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History
The portion of the Beaumont Subdivision that falls within the
study area was constructed in the early 1900’s by the Beaumont, Sour Lake, and
Western Railway Company.
Ownership
Except for the segment of track from Beaumont to DeQuincy, the Beaumont Subdivision is currently owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad, beginning in Houston at Gulf Coast Junction and terminating in Livonia, Louisiana.
The BNSF Railway Company and the Kansas City Southern Railroad have trackage rights on the Beaumont Subdivision from Gulf Coast Junction to Beaumont. The Union Pacific Railroad has trackage rights on the KCS from Beaumont to DeQuincy, Louisiana.
Length / Geographic Limits
The Beaumont Subdivision is approximately 240 miles in overall length of which approximately 48 miles are via the KCS Railroad. Approximately 51 miles of the Beaumont Subdivision are within the study area. Predominantly a single track railroad with limited sidings, the Beaumont Subdivision is normally utilized in a directional manner for eastbound traffic, averaging around 15 trains daily.
Rail Traffic
Currently there is only a single mainline track from Gulf Coast Junction to Settegast Junction, turning into a double main line from Settegast Junction continuing for approximately 3 miles to Dyersdale. Eastbound through traffic from Gulf Coast Junction gets caught into the mix with train traffic heading to/from Settegast Yard.
Improvements
Constructing a second mainline track will allow for the separation of through-freight train movements and yard movements, reducing train conflicts over the Gulf Coast Junction to Settegast Junction line segment. The following table displays the identified potential improvement and the associated cost:
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Class |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Public Benefit |
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Class 2 Improvements (Mid-range Improvements) |
$20,000,00 |
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Total Identified Improvements |
$20,000,00 |
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