|
The Houston Subdivision consists of approximately 144 miles of BNSF owned
and operated track. Its terminus points are Teague and approximately BNSF
milepost 61, located in northwest Houston near the Shepherd Drive overpass north
of LP 610.
Geographic Limits
From MP 61, the BNSF gains
access into Houston via the UPRR to Belt Junction. At Teague, the BNSF
Houston Subdivision continues to Ft. Worth via the BNSF DFW Subdivision.
Fifty-five miles of the BNSF Houston Subdivision track are within the
study area.
Rail Traffic
Predominantly a single-track mainline with minimal sidings,
the BNSF operates approximately 12 trains daily in a bidirectional
manner. Along the Houston Subdivision, the BNSF services the North
Houston Industrial Park, the Casey Industrial Site, and the Casey
Storage-in-Transit (SIT) Yard.
Characteristics
At-grade crossings have a potential for liability for rail, vehicular, and
pedestrian traffic. The number of these crossings could be minimized to reduce
the potential for accidents and to promote public safety. The following table
displays one roadway that may be improved and the associated cost:
Identified Improvements
|
Class |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Public Benefit |
|
Class 3 Improvements (Grade Separations) |
$11,000,000 |
$870,000 |
|
Total Identified Improvements |
$11,000,000 |
$870,000 |
|
