Schneider National Switches Primary Eastern Rail Carrier After 18 Years

Nov 4, 2026

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Schneider National has announced a change in its primary eastern railroad partner after an 18-year relationship with CSX, selecting Norfolk Southern instead.

The exact volume of freight CSX will lose has not been disclosed.

This shift could have significant competitive implications for domestic containerized rail freight, though details remain pending, including resolution of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.

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