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McNeil Siding Extension Project: Enhancing Railway Interchange Efficiency

Learn about the significance of extending McNeil Siding for improved interchange between AWRR and UPRR, reducing emissions, and optimizing train operations. Discover the benefits of longer trains and hybrid locomotives in reducing pollution for a sustainable future.

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McNeil Siding Extension Project: Enhancing Railway Interchange Efficiency

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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