Union Pacific to build new hump yard in Texas NEWSWIRE

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Hearne, Texas Google Maps OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will build a new hump yard in Texas to handle growth in carload traffic that threatens to eventually swamp existing yards in the Lone Star State. The $550 millon Brazos Yard, to be built in Hearne, Texas, is scheduled to open in 2020, Chief Operating Officer […]

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Texas shortline railroad opens transload facility north of Amarillo NEWSWIRE

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Sunray, Texas Google Maps SUNRAY, Texas — A new bulk transload facility is open for business in Texas’ panhandle near Sunray. TNW Corp., whose companies include the Texas Northwestern Railway and other transportation and logistics operations, recently opened the transload site about 50 miles north of Amarillo. The facility specializes in the transport of bulk […]

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Texas short line railroad starts construction on new 9-mile segment NEWSWIRE

HONDO, Texas — A project that looks to build a new freight rail line west of San Antonio is moving forward with preliminary surveying and right-of-way work. The Southwest Gulf Railroad Co. recently announced it has started construction on its Medina Line, a proposed 9-mile rail line operating north from Dunlay. Crews are starting to […]

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Railroads still recovering from Hurricane Harvey NEWSWIRE

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A BNSF Railway photo shows water rising above the rail on the Conroe Subdivision in Cleveland, Texas. Cleveland is approximately one hour north of Houston. BNSF Railway This BNSF-issued map illustrates the current state of its network in the Houston area as of Tuesday evening. BNSF Railway HOUSTON — Historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey is […]

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Texas port launches first phase of rail-focused development project NEWSWIRE

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A map of the Port Freeport facilities shows available land for development and the amenities associated with the properties. Port Freeport FREEPORT, Texas — Port Freeport officials recently gathered along the Gulf Coast for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new rail development project. Phase one of the project, known as Parcel 14, is one of […]

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Trains Presents: Train Festival 2011

We take you trackside for Train Festival 2011 in the Quad Cities! Relive the glory days of Midwest steam excursions and see your favorite locomotives, including Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765 and Iowa Interstate’s Chinese-built QJs! Be sure to look for our special issue, Big Steam is Back, available now, along with its companion […]

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Trains Presents: Train Festival 2011

We take you trackside for Train Festival 2011 in the Quad Cities! Relive the glory days of Midwest steam excursions and see your favorite locomotives, including Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765 and Iowa Interstate’s Chinese-built QJs! Be sure to look for our special issue, Big Steam is Back, available now, along with its companion […]

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