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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.
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
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Class |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Public Benefit |
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Class 3 Improvements (Grade Separations) |
$33,400,000 |
$3,100,000 |
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Class 3 Improvements (Crossing Closures) |
$150,000 |
$1,430,000 |
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Class 4 Improvements (Rail Capacity Additions) |
$174,000,000 |
NA |
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Total Identified Improvements |
$207,550,000 |
$4,530,000 |
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