The BNSF Galveston Subdivision consists of approximately 216 miles of BNSF owned and operated track. Its terminus points are Temple and the BNSF's West Yard in Galveston, located approximately 1 mile east of the 77th Street overpass.
Study Area Map
Segment 1 |
Segment 2 |
Segment 3
Length
Approximately 80 miles of the BNSF Galveston Subdivision are located within the study area. Between Galveston and Tower 17 in Rosenberg, the BNSF Galveston Subdivision is predominantly a single-track railroad.
There are two main tracks between Algoa and Alvin, however, where the BNSF Mykawa Subdivision connects to the BNSF Galveston Subdivision. In addition to the second mainline, there are numerous sidings between Galveston and Rosenberg.
Rail Traffic
The BNSF operates approximately 20 to 30 trains per day in a bi-directional manner, mainly between Rosenberg and Alvin. The UPRR has the authority to operate trains over the BNSF Galveston Subdivision from Rosenberg to Algoa.
Identified Improvements| Class | Estimated Cost | Estimated Public Benefit |
| Class 3 Improvements (Grade Separations) | $33,400,000 | $3,100,000 |
| Class 3 Improvements (Crossing Closures) | $150,000 | $1,430,000 |
| Class 4 Improvements (Rail Capacity Additions) | $174,000,000 | NA |
| Total Identified Improvements | $207,550,000 | $4,530,000 |
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