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EXISTING CONDITIONS CORRIDOR RAIL LINES Corridor 1: Omaha-Lincoln-York-Grand Island-Kearney Amtrak operates its California Zephyr intercity service daily through this corridor. Stops are at Omaha, Lincoln and Hastings. The specifics of the rail lines in the corridor are as shown in Table 2-4. The rail route includes BNSF from Omaha to Grand Island, and UP from Grand Island to Kearney. BNSF reported that its traffic between Omaha and Lincoln will be significantly heavier in 2004. The railroad will run new empty coal trains on the line. These will push volume between Omaha and Ashland from 4 through trains to between 10 and 12 per day, and between Ashland and Lincoln from 40 through trains to between 55 and 60 trains per day. Ownership Omaha- Ashland Ashland- Lincoln Lincoln- York York- Grand Island Grand Island- Kearney Length In miles Table 2-4: Corridor 1 Rail Specifics Max mph Current Tracks Freight(F), Use in and Psgr (P) Trains/Day Signals 30.3 BNSF 50F, 79P 4 through trains, 2 locals 37.2 BNSF 60F, 79P 40 through trains, 2 locals 54.0 BNSF 60F 60 through trains, 3 locals 38.1 BNSF 60F 60 through trains, 3 locals 42.7 UP 70F, 70P 68-131 through trains; 1 local STS, CTC DT, CTC DT/ST, CTC DT/ ST, CTC DT/TT, CTC FRA Track Class Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Passenger Service California Zephyr California Zephyr None None None Passenger Stations Omaha Lincoln Lincoln None None Sources: BNSF timetables and track charts, UP track charts, and responses to inquiries Notes: CTC is Central Traffic Control; ST is single track, STS is single track with sidings; DT is double track; TT is triple track. FRA Track Class 4 allows for maximum freight speeds of 60 mph and passenger of 80 mph. Corridor 2: Norfolk-Columbus-Fremont-Omaha There is no passenger rail service in this corridor. Specifics of the rail corridor appear below. The route consists of the Nebraska Central Rail Corporation (NCRC), a short line or small railroad, between Norfolk and Columbus, and the Union Pacific between Columbus, Fremont and Omaha. (This space intentionally left blank.) 384180 NEBRASKA TRANSIT CORRIDORS STUDY Page 2 - 18 WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
EXISTING CONDITIONS Ownership Norfolk- Columbus Columbus- Fremont Fremont- Omaha (Summit) Length in miles Table 2-5: Corridor 2 Rail Specifics Max Current Tracks FRA mph Use in and Track Trains/Day Signals Class Class 40.0 NCRC 25F 4 STS, TWC 45.3 UP 70F, 68 through DT, 70P trains; 1 CTC 36.6 UP 70F, 70P local 36 through trains; 6 locals DT, CTC/ABS Passenger Service Passenger Stations None None 3 4 None None 4 None Omaha (inactive) Source: UP track charts, conversations with NCRC. Note: TWC is track warrant control. ABS is automatic block signals. FRA track class 3 allows for maximum freight speeds of 40 mph. Corridor 3: Sioux City-Fremont-Omaha-Nebraska City There is no passenger rail service in this corridor. Specifics of the rail corridor appear below. The route consists of the BNSF between Sioux City and Fremont, and the UP between Fremont, Omaha and Nebraska City. Ownership Sioux City- Fremont Fremont- Omaha Omaha (Summit)- Nebraska City Length in miles Table 2-6: Corridor 3 Rail Specifics Max Current Tracks FRA mph Use in and Track Trains/Day 193.0 BNSF 40F 12 through trains, 1 local 43.5 UP 70F, 70P 68 through trains; 1 local 45.0 UP 40F 6 through trains;1 local Source: BNSF track charts and time tables, and UP track charts. Signals STS, TWC DT, CTC/ABS STS/DT, CTC/ABS Class Class 4 Passenger Service None Passenger Stations None 4 None Omaha (inactive) 3 None Omaha (inactive) POTENTIAL FOR INTERMODAL CONNECTIONS The major opportunities for intermodal connections can be attributed to the existence of intercity and local urban transit passenger services in the corridors. The following paragraphs describe the opportunities for intermodal connections in each of the corridors under study. Corridor 1: Omaha-Lincoln-York-Grand Island-Kearney Intercity bus service connections in Omaha can be made with Greyhound, Eppley Express, and Dashabout. Greyhound operates several schedules directly connecting Omaha with Lincoln and Grand Island. Greyhound also provides connecting bus service to Sioux City, IA and Kansas City from Omaha. Amtrak rail passenger service connects Omaha and Lincoln to Chicago and Denver and other cities in the national rail passenger network. Both Omaha and Lincoln have 384180 NEBRASKA TRANSIT CORRIDORS STUDY Page 2 - 19 WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
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APPENDIX A - RIDERSHIP COMPARISONS
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Appendix B COMMUTER RAIL COSTS Appe
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Coffee and water per month 100 Annu
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Table B-2b Omaha Suburban Station E
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Table B-2d Lincoln at N. 48th St. S
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Table B-4a Melia Siding Description
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Appendix D NTRAC MEMBERS The follow
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