The new offering spans from BNSF’s Hobart intermodal facility in Los Angeles to its Pearland intermodal facility in the greater Houston area and is “designed to meet the demands of shipments requiring enhanced speed and reliability,” the Class I noted. “The option provides a competitive edge for shippers seeking to optimize supply chains, especially for those currently draying freight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston. With expanded capacity and improved transit times out of Southern California across BNSF’s busy Southern Transcon route, this new service brings more capacity and consistency for both current and prospective customers.”
“Our expedited service from Los Angeles to Houston is a strategic development that not only extends BNSF’s market reach but also connects two major metropolitan areas more effectively,” said BNSF Group Vice President, Consumer Products Jon Gabriel. “By continuing to create more opportunities to convert over-the-road (OTR) freight to rail, we provide a cost-effective, direct solution to bring freight to the dynamic and growing Houston area.”
BNSF’s expedited LA to Houston service is currently operational as of Thursday, July 10.
