BNSF Railway launches expedited intermodal service from LA to Houston

Service offers enhanced speed and consistency comparative to over-the-road options

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation providers, announced today the launch of a new, expedited rail service from Los Angeles to Houston. 

This third-day service marks a significant advancement in BNSF’s ability to deliver fast, consistent and reliable transportation solutions, comparative to over-the-road service options.

“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 Jon Gabriel, BNSF Group Vice President, Consumer Products. “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.”

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 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.

BNSF’s expedited LA to Houston service is currently operational as of Thursday, July 10. For more information, contact your BNSF marketing representative.

Contact:
Kendall Kirkham Sloan
Director, External Communications
Media@BNSF.com