This service, the Class I railroads say, will provide customers with “a seamless, all-rail alternative for international containers moving from Canada’s West Coast gateways through Memphis directly into Nashville.” By replacing the current trucking leg with a steel-wheel interchange, CN and CSX will be able to deliver “faster, more reliable, and more sustainable supply chain solutions for customers.”
According to CN, the service, which is scheduled to launch in fourth-quarter 2025, will:
- “Build more efficient, reliable supply chains.
- “Cut traffic and emissions by offering an all-rail route via Memphis.
- “Expand rail access into Nashville’s fast-growing market, especially for automotive parts and manufacturing.”
The collaboration builds on both CN’s and CSX’s “proven track record of successful interline agreements,” including its already long-standing partnership on the East Coast, serving the ports of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia started in 2019, the Class I railroads noted.
“This agreement allows us to expand our reach, enabling our customers to efficiently access more markets. Collaboration like this benefits everyone; railroads, customers, and communities, by driving growth, reliability, optionality, and sustainability,” said CN Interim Chief Commercial Officer Janet Drysdale.
“At CSX, we’re committed to working with our interchange partners to create solutions that deliver mutual value and expand the options available to customers. This new service with CN provides a faster and more sustainable all-rail option into Nashville, helping shippers strengthen their supply chains while reducing truck traffic on our highways,” said CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Boone.
