BNSF and CSX enhance intermodal transit speed and introduce new routes.

BNSF Railway and CSX have introduced faster intermodal schedules for coast-to-coast freight transport, effective November 17. These schedules include five-day-a-week service from Los Angeles to various destinations in the Ohio Valley and Northeast, with transit times improved by up to 52 hours. The initiative aims to increase speed and flexibility for shippers amidst significant changes in the rail industry, including mergers and enhanced collaboration among railroads. Recent partnerships, such as those with Norfolk Southern and J.B. Hunt, further emphasize the industry's push for efficiency.