Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSX
Schneider National will make Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider as the railroad pursues a merger with Union Pacific. The post Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSX appeared first on FreightWaves .
Schneider will transition its primary eastern rail provider to Norfolk Southern from CSX, according to an agreement announced on October 29. The partnership aims to enhance domestic intermodal capacity and provide shippers with more options for moving freight across the eastern United States. Effective in November, the companies will shift Schneider's company-owned equipment, drivers, and logistics operations away from CSX and onto Norfolk Southern's 22-state intermodal network.
Norfolk Southern, which reported a 3% increase in intermodal volumes in the third quarter of 2026, is set to benefit from the partnership by broadening Schneider's reach and creating new opportunities to convert truckload shipments to intermodal service. The move aligns with Norfolk Southern's ongoing pursuit of a transcontinental merger with Union Pacific, which is expected to provide Schneider with additional intermodal markets and reduce the challenges associated with shorter rail hauls and transfers between railroads.
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