Announcements by Market
Recent Announcements
Accessorial Charges Effective September 1, 2026
To Our Customers, To provide customers with additional time to prepare for our accessorial changes, Union Pacific is extending the effective date of the previously announced changes to September 1, 2026. These updates are intended to promote proper freight car loading and improve the utilization of all trains.
UP 1195 Items 100 & 200 - Flex Potato & Onion Shipments
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific has made no price adjustments for the month of July in tariff UP 1195, Items 100 & 200.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - July 6, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 44.5% for the week of July 6, - July 12, 2026.
Mutual Commitment Program Announcement
To Our Valued Customers, Union Pacific continues to experience an increase in demand for EMP and UMAX domestic containers across our network, which we greatly appreciate. Action is being taken to both unstack and reposition containers while also increasing train capacity, where applicable, to meet the needs of shippers.
July 2026 Monthly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge
Intermodal Customers, The Union Pacific monthly intermodal fuel surcharge is 50.0% for the month of July 2026, effective July 1st, 2026. Please refer to our fuel surcharge page (user ID and password required) for future publication of our monthly fuel surcharge.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 29, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 46.0% for the week of June 29, - July 5, 2026.
EMP and UMAX Transactional Rates: Effective July 1, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Union Pacific will implement adjustments to EMP and UMAX transactional rates effective July 1, 2026.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 22, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 48.0% for the week of June 22, - June 28, 2026.
Fourth of July Operating Plan
To Our Customers, In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday, we would like to update you on operations during this time to meet your service expectations. Network operations are expected to run as normal, with all major interchange locations remaining open. Adjustments to local operations may be made to align with customer holiday demand. Union Pacific's Intermodal holiday plan can be accessed here.
2026 Intermodal Fourth of July Holiday Plan
Dear Premium Customer, Union Pacific's Fourth of July Intermodal Holiday plan can be accessed now.
UP 2037 Item 1000 - Apples, Fresh Frozen Fruit/Vegetables/Misc. Foods
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific has made select rate adjustments for UP 2037 Item 1000. Prices will be available to view via Price My Shipment.
Mutual Commitment Program Announcement
To Our Customers, Union Pacific is experiencing an increase in the demand for EMP and UMAX domestic containers across our network, which we really appreciate. In order to reflect the current value of our capacity and reliable service, we’re inserting a surcharge.
Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash Tariff Announcements
Dear Union Pacific Customer, Effective July 1, 2026, Union Pacific will renew the following fertilizer tariffs:
EMP and UMAX Transactional Rates: Effective June 17, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Union Pacific will implement adjustments to EMP and UMAX transactional rates effective June 17, 2026.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 15, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 49.0% for the week of June 15, - June 21, 2026.
I’ve Heard Enough – This Merger Doesn’t Kill Competition. It Unlocks It.
To Our Customers: Since we announced our merger with Norfolk Southern, our opponents have been vocal. As expected, they’ve gotten louder with the acceptance of our application. I’ve listened to all the rhetoric and I’ve had enough.
Seasonal Weather Plan Awareness
To Our Customers, It is important that you prepare for changes in seasons and issues that can arise from fluctuations in temperature and precipitation levels. Below are some ways to consider maintaining your facility tracks through seasonal changes.
UP 203, Items 1100, 2000, and 2100 (Tomato Paste & Canned Goods) Effective July 1, 2026
Dear Union Pacific Customer, Tomato Paste (UP 203, Item 1100)
Accessorial Charges Effective August 1, 2026
To Our Customers, At Union Pacific, we continually evaluate our accessorial charges outlined in Tariff UP 6004. As a result of our most recent review, we will be making adjustments to various areas. These changes will take effect August 1, 2026, and are intended to ensure proper freight car loading and improve utilization of Grain Shuttle trains.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 8, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 50.5% for the week of June 8, - June 14, 2026.