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The Glidden Subdivision, constructed in the mid-1800’s by the
Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railroad, is currently owned and operated by
the Union Pacific Railroad.
Geographic Limits
Beginning at Harrisburg Junction in Houston,
which is just north of 225 and west of LP 610, this line segment
terminates at the east end of Kirby Yard which is east of San Antonio
near Randolph Air Force Base.
Length
The Glidden Subdivision is over 210 miles
in length; however, approximately 50 miles are contained within the
study area.
Rail Traffic
Rail traffic on the Glidden Subdivision is bidirectional
with an average daily train count of approximately 30 - 40 trains. The
BNSF has authority to operate its trains on the Glidden Subdivision from
Rosenberg to Houston, while the KCS has authority to operate its trains
from Flatonia to Houston.
Amtrak’s Sunset Limited, connecting Los
Angeles to Orlando, operates along this route with three eastbound and
three westbound trains weekly. The Glidden Subdivision is the main
east-west route for the Union Pacific Railroad, connecting the Ports of
Long Beach and Los Angeles to Houston, and Houston to New Orleans.
Characteristics
Approaching Houston from Rosenberg, the Glidden Subdivision parallels US
Highway 90A. Due to the large volume of train traffic combined with the
increasing volume of vehicular traffic, vehicular delays are typically
experienced in Rosenberg, Richmond, Sugar Land, Stafford, and Missouri City. The
proximity of US90A and the presence of numerous at-grade crossings increase the
potential for hazard associated with the rail, vehicular, and pedestrian
interface along this corridor.
Identified Improvements
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Class |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Public
Benefit |
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Class 3 Improvements (Grade Separations) |
$274,000,000 |
$79,913,000 |
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Class 3 Improvements (Crossing Closures) |
$500,000 |
$1,480,000 |
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Total Identified Improvements |
$274,500,000 |
$81,393,000 |
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