RAIL Expansion
CONSTRUCTION PHASES
Richardson LLR Rail Expansion Project – PER No. 21-057
Figure: Richardson Planned Rail Yard Expansion Project
Green = New TrackingConstruction Activities and Timelines
PHASE 1 - Utilities protection and equipment preparation: December 2022. This will include protections to hydro and water utilities needed to service equipment installed for the project and within the expanded area of the industrial siding.
PHASE 2 - Rail bed: December 2022 - February 2023. This will include the stripping of surficial material and preparation of the rail bed, which is currently situated on a vacant industrial lot.
PHASE 3 - New rail infrastructure installation: March 2023 - August 2023. This will involve the installation of 15 new rail tracks next to the existing industrial siding, including track-age, switches, crossings, and other essential rail siding equipment.