Railroad design guidelines

TxDOT routinely enters into construction and maintenance agreements with railroad companies. Below are grade separation resources, including noted exceptions from TxDOT.

It is recommended that contractors verify with individual railroad companies the guidelines that are the most current for the proposed work.

Resources

• Sample Contractor Right of Entry
• FHWA Grade Crossing Handbook
• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Traffic Operations Division Standard Sheets
• TxDOT Railroad Crossing Design Guidelines
• American Railway Engineering and Mainenance-of-Way Association
• UP & BNSF At-Grade Separation Guidelines