Union Pacific announced plans to invest more than $90 million in Southwest Bexar County to develop a new state-of-the-art intermodal terminal. The 300-acre rail port will serve as an economic development and job growth catalyst for the area. The new terminal will ship and receive containers and trailers with household goods and other items supporting retailers and distribution centers, as well as auto parts for the new Toyota plant in San Antonio.

      “Union Pacific is pleased to make a significant investment in Bexar County as we expect intermodal volumes to experience significant growth in the area,” said John Kaiser, vice president and general manager of Union Pacific’s intermodal business.

      The railroad’s intermodal volume has been experiencing substantial growth in recent years, which is a reflection of the many consumer goods, electronics, toys and clothing that are being shipped from Asia via intermodal services.

      “This is a major investment in Bexar County,” said Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff. “The terminal will further solidify the county’s position as an international hub for trade and commerce.”

            The new terminal will support future growth by processing more than 100,000 trailers and containers per year. Intermodal trains are an environmentally friendly option of transporting consumer goods compared to long haul trucks. Trains are three times more fuel-efficient and produce one-third less emissions than trucks without the wear and tear on taxpayer financed roads and highways...

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