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McNeil Siding Extension. N. AWRR / Capitol Metro Train Flow. Project Overview. Background AWRR / UPRR interchange at AWRR yard no longer possible during AWRR commuter operations Rock customer expansion on AWRR requires operation of longer trains to accommodate volume increases
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McNeil Siding Extension N AWRR / Capitol Metro Train Flow Project Overview • Background • AWRR / UPRR interchange at AWRR yard no longer possible during AWRR commuter operations • Rock customer expansion on AWRR requires operation of longer trains to accommodate volume increases • Longer trains maximize efficiency and reduce train frequency • Requires McNeil Siding extension for interchange between AWRR & UPRR UPRR / Amtrak Train Flow To AWRR Yard • Project Benefits • Siding extension facilitates interchange between AWRR & UPRR during commuter operations • Commuter trains will use grade separation; interchange to occur at grade AWRR / Capitol Metro UPRR Mainline • Operations • Trains will predominantly enter / exit siding from North • Locomotives will typically be at north end of siding Existing McNeil Siding McNeil Siding Extension
Amour Yellow Outside -- Green Inside Moves 1 Ton 436 Miles on 1 Gallon of Diesel Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 67% or More Compared to Truck One 100 car Rock Train Removes 400 Trucks from our Roads UP “Green Goat” Hybrid Locomotive
Freight Rail Means Less Pollution Emissions Per Ton-Mile VolatileOrganicCompounds Rail Water Air Truck Rank(1= MostDesirable) 1 2 3 4 Oxides ofNitrogen Rail Water Truck Air ParticulateMatter Air Rail Water Truck CarbonMonoxide Rail Water Air Truck CarbonDioxide Rail Water Truck Air Source: Envirotrans 3 3