Rail Relocation

Texas has become the first state in the nation to partner with private rail companies to move existing freight rail lines away from population centers. Relocating rail lines will increase safety for motorists and improve traffic flow, move hazardous cargo out of densely populated areas and lead to quieter neighborhoods with cleaner air. These projects will also lead to greater efficiency in the movement of products from the warehouse to the market and stimulate further economic growth.

Memorandums of Understanding

• Memorandum of Understanding with the BNSF Railway Company
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Pacific Railroad

Press Releases

• Mar. 18, 2005 - Gov. Perry Announces Rail Relocation Effort Across State
• Jun. 07, 2003 - Gov. Gov. Perry Applauds Port of Brownsville's Rail Re-Location Project