PS&E Requirements

As part of the PS&E plan set on TxDOT construction projects, the following railroad specific plan sheets are required:
  • Railroad Scope of Work Sheet.
  • Railroad Requirements Sheets (Bridge or Non-Bridge).
These sheets should be identified in the Index of Sheets under the section heading ‘Railroad’. Do not include the Exhibit A in the PS&E unless there is information which is not contained in the rest of the PS&E such as track realignments.
The Railroad Scope of Work Sheet is intended
to clarify project specifics such as
:
  • General railroad information such as DOT number, railroad company, railroad milepost, railroad subdivision and train movements.
  • Any work to be performed within railroad right of way identified as work to be performed by TxDOT contractors and work to be performed by railroad companies.
  • Railroad flagging information.
  • Railroad insurance requirements for TxDOT contractors and subcontractors including percentage of contract work within railroad right of way (needed to obtain railroad protective liability insurance).
  • Whether a railroad Right of Entry Agreement is required and
    responsible party to
     obtain (TxDOT on behalf of contractor or contractor).
  • Whether a railroad coordination meeting is required as part of the preconstruction meeting.
  • Emergency contact information at the railroad company.
It is noted that on bridge projects, railroad protective liability insurance minimum limits are $5,000,000 single occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate. On
non-bridge
 projects, railroad protective liability insurance minimum requirements are $2,000,000 single occurrence and $6,000,000 aggregate.
Contact RRD to verify current insurance requirements.
The percentage of work within railroad right of way is determined by dividing project bid items within railroad right of way by total cost of bid items on the project. Project engineering, contingencies, and other costs are not considered.
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).
  • Construction and as-built submittals (bridge projects).
Information on how to complete the Railroad Scope of Work sheet, Railroad Requirements sheets, and approved Right of Entry Agreements may be found on the
RRD
 website.
The district railroad coordinator should assist the project designer to include these sheets in the PS&E prior to letting.