The Mykawa Subdivision consists of approximately 20 miles of BNSF owned and operated track. It's terminus points are at Tower 81 (T&NO Junction), near the Mykawa/Griggs Road intersection in south Houston, and in Alvin where the Mykawa Subdivision connects to the BNSF Galveston Subdivision.
Study Area Map
Segment 1
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Segment 2
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Segment 3
Rail Traffic
The Mykawa Subdivision, which parallels Mykawa Road, is predominantly a bidirectional single track railroad with numerous sidings that allow for trains to pass each other. The entire subdivision is within the study area, and there are typically 25 - 35 BNSF and UPRR trains daily.
UP is granted authority to operate trains on the Mykawa Subdivision from Algoa on the BNSF Galveston Subdivision to Alvin, then to Tower 81.
Characteristics
Bordered by Hobby Airport to the east, Mykawa Road to the west, and Airport Boulevard to the north, the BNSF has two major yard facilities that handle their intermodal and auto operations for the Houston region.
The following table displays identified potential improvements and associated costs for the Mykawa Subdivision:
Identified Improvements| Class | Estimated Cost | Estimated Public Benefit |
| Class 4 Improvements (Rail Capacity Additions) | $100,000,000 | |
| Class 5 Improvements (Rail Relocations) | $195,000,000 | |
| Total Identified Improvements | $295,000,000 |
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