Union Pacific, Jaguar Transport sign pact for short-line service in KC

Union Pacific Railroad has entered into an agreement with Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC to provide short-line rail service in the Central Industrial District in Kansas City, Missouri. 

UP will lease 12 acres and 4 miles of track in central Kansas City to Jaguar Transport in a move designed to enhance customer service and support regional economic growth, UP officials said in a press release.

A transportation logistics company and short-line owner, Jaguar has experience in short-line railroading, warehousing and transload services.

"Jaguar has a proven track record of providing premier customer service and we believe this operating change will be a win for both railroads, our mutual customers and the local economy,” said Kenny Rocker, UP executive vice president of marketing and sales. “Both parties have high expectations for growth under this exciting new deal.”

The change allows UP to focus on fast, reliable long-haul service from the site in central Kansas City, while Jaguar will offer five-day-a-week short-haul services via its new short line: the Kansas City West Bottoms Railroad.

“Our new business partnership with Union Pacific will create operational efficiencies and unique economic opportunities for the region, allowing local businesses in the greater Kansas City area faster and easier access to Union Pacific’s leading rail network,” said Tim Enayati, senior vice president of commercial development for Jaguar Transport Holdings.