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Track Services Projects
Major Logistics Park, Baytown, Chambers County, Texas
RAS Track Services supports every phase of project development & construction.
This LOGISTICS PARK located in Baytown, Texas represents a typical industrial track project for our TRACK SERVICES GROUP. RAS has been involved in every phase of project development since the beginning. Phase 5 is shown in the above photograph and consists of approximately 150 cars of interchange, 1100 cars of storage in two separate SIT yard, and an industrial lead that serves other properties within the park. Phase 5 doubled the storage capacity of the park. Phase 6 is currently underway with approximately 140 cars of additional interchange capacity.
This particular industrial track project is served by both the Union Pacific Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company and utilized all of our track consulting services:
SITE SELECTION
RASCo was asked by the buyer and future owner to evaluate possible track alignments, rail-service feasibility, and preliminary track construction costs.
TRACK ALIGNMENT DESIGN
For every phase of development and expansion, RASCo developed complete track alignment drawing sets for submission to the serving railroads.
SERVICE DESIGN
Good service design balances the rail-service and capacity needs of the Client with the operational needs of the serving railroad. Ignoring the needs of one results in inefficiencies to both.
CLASS I RR COORDINATION
RASCo has been involved in all negotiations related to track and rail-service with the serving railroads. This consists of on-going discussions related to updating the Industrial Track Agreement as the various phases of track construction are completed.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
RASCo is a registered engineering firm within the State of Texas. Our civil engineers have extensive experience in all phases of major site development.
MATERIALS PROCUREMENT
RASCo developed detailed material take-offs and material specifications based on the specific intended use for each track - storage, interchange, switching leads and turnouts. Given RASCo's extensive industrial track material inventory, the Client can realize significant project savings by purchasing materials directly from RASCo.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
RASCo provided consulting services to both the owner and the contactor throughout the track construction. RASCo continues to provide on-going support to the owner for each additional phase of track construction.
TRACK INSPECTION
RASCo track inspectors have extensive track construction, track maintenance, and FRA inspection experience.
New Industrial Park, Elmendorf, Texas