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The Strang Subdivision consists of approximately 21 miles of track beginning
at Tower 68 near Englewood Yard to Strang. At Strang Yard, the Strang
Subdivision becomes the Seabrook Industrial Lead, serving the Bayport Industrial
District and the Port of Houston’s Bayport Terminal.
Ownership
The entire line segment is
within the study area, and is currently owned and operated by the Union Pacific,
with trackage rights granted to the PTRA.
Rail Traffic
The rail traffic along the Strang Subdivision consists of approximately 16
trains per day, is bidirectional, and travels to and from Englewood Yard and the
Port of Houston. From Deer Park Junction to Strang, this line is operated as two
main tracks, the second main track being the PTRA “New” main.
Trains of both
railroads can use either track, which is crucial in establishing the rail
capacity of the Subdivision. The Port of Houston’s Barbours Cut facility, the
principal water/rail Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) in Houston,
is also accessed from the Strang Subdivision.
Due to the large customer base
served, local or industry trains often occupy the main track prohibiting the
passage of additional trains. The following table displays identified potential
improvements to the Strang Subdivision:
Identified Improvements
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Class |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Public Benefit |
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Classification 1 Improvements (Near-term Improvements) |
$13,000,000 |
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Classification 2 Improvements (Mid-range Improvements) |
$29,000,000 |
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Classification 3 Improvements (Separations/Closures) |
$18,400,000 |
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Total Identified Improvements |
$60,400,000 |
$3,060,000 |
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