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Union Pacific Launches New Truck-Competitive Domestic Service from Los Angeles to Chicago

New Intermodal Service up to 20% Faster Than Current Industry Options

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Union Pacific Railroad will launch a new, truck-competitive domestic intermodal service connecting Southern California鈥檚 Inland Empire to the heart of Chicago, significantly boosting intermodal capacity. Beginning Sept. 3, this innovative service enhances the seamless connection from the Los Angeles Basin's most active warehouse district through Union Pacific鈥檚 Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal (IEIT) directly to Chicago's Global 2 Intermodal Terminal.

Customers will experience up to 20% faster intermodal service compared to current industry offerings between these key locations, with three days' transit. The service will start at five days a week with the ability to increase with growth.

鈥淎s we continue expanding IEIT, this service will deliver consistent, reliable and truck-competitive transportation, challenging the norms of over-the-road shipping and competing head-to-head with team driver truck services,鈥� said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president-Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific Railroad.

This new offering is part of Union Pacific鈥檚 Z train network, providing the fastest delivery of time-sensitive freight. Visit for intermodal schedules.

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Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at .

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Source: Union Pacific