7.10.3 Plans Requirements

As part of the Sealed(100%) plan set on TxDOT construction projects, the following railroad specific plan sheets are required:
  • Railroad Scope of Work Sheet; and
  • Railroad Requirements Sheets (Bridge or Non-Bridge).
Information on how to complete the Railroad Scope of Work sheet, Railroad Requirements sheets, and approved ROE Agreements may be found on the TxDOT.gov Railroad-Highway Crossing Information webpage. Refer to the
PS&E Preparation Manual
 and the PS&E QC Milestone Checklist for details on information to include on these sheets.
7.10.3.1 Railroad Scope of Work Sheet
The Railroad Scope of Work sheet identifies project specific work and requirements. It describes the scope of work at the crossing location(s), other project work in railroad ROW, the flagging requirements, any construction work to be performed by the railroad, the railroad insurance requirements, the ROE agreement, any railroad coordination meeting requirements and the emergency contact information.
Additional information and a copy of the Railroad Scope of Work sheet can be found on the TxDOT.gov Plans, Specifications & Estimate Requirements on Projects with Railroads webpage and in TxDOT’s
Rail Highway Operations Manual
.
7.10.3.2 Railroad Requirements Sheets
The Railroad Requirements Sheets clarify various information for contractors, including:
  • Need for safety training;
  • Operational requirements when working near tracks;
  • Minimum construction clearances;
  • Shoring and demolition requirements (bridge projects); and
  • Construction and as-built submittals (bridge projects).
7.10.3.3 Railroad Certification
A railroad certification is submitted for all projects. The certification describes the status of the coordination with railroad companies when railroad ROW is within the project limits, a railroad crossing (advance warning signs within the project limits) is near the project limits or parallels the project, a traffic signal is or will be linked to railroad signal devices, and the TCP will influence a railroad crossing. Examples of the required certifications for the various conditions are described below and a template can be found on TxDOT.gov:
  • No Railroad Work
     – this certification applies when no work within or near the limits of railroad ROW is included in the project.
  • Agreement Executed – work prior to construction
     – this certification applies to projects where the coordination and agreement are executed; railroad work is completed before letting; and only flagging is to be done during construction.
  • Agreement Executed – work during construction
     – this certification applies to projects where the coordination and agreement are executed, and railroad work will be completed during construction.
  • Agreement not executed – work during construction
     – this certification applies to projects where the coordination is complete and the railroad agreement will be executed without causing a construction delay for the contractor.
The District Engineer signs project certifications which will be part of the project File of Record. A copy of the signed certifications is submitted, with other supporting documents, to DES for RTL PS&E document review and processing.