Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) have announced a new domestic intermodal service that is poised to enhance market access and efficiency in freight transportation. Set to launch in mid-October 2025, this innovative service connects key western and southern markets through strategic use of Union Pacific's extensive rail network and Norfolk Southern's upgraded intermodal facilities in Louisville, Kentucky. The joint service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, and manufacturing. With a bi-directional operation originating and terminating in Louisville, it allows for seamless interchange between the rail networks of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern at Kansas City. Significant investments from both railroads underpin the new service.