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the client required space for 110 cars with 48 hour turnaround time on equipment and a drive-in, drive-out design.<\/p><\/div>\n
the up required space for 110 cars with 48 hour turnaround time on equipment and a drive-in, drive-out design. unfortunately, the existing yard and loading equipment were unable to accommodate these requirements. snyder & associates served as the lead designer and initially provided assistance to verify the overall feasibility of accommodating unit train service. after determining that required improvements were possible and up could provide service, the design of upgrades was initiated.<\/p>\n
the owner operates an established, busy yard facility that was required to remain in service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year during construction<\/a>. working with the owner, designs were developed to enable continued operation and accommodation of the addition of unit trains. to handle unit trains, extensive changes in standard facility operating procedures were required. we assisted the owner to develop operating sequences that drove design parameters. the design included extensive grading and construction of approximately 14,000 feet of additional track, turnouts, grade crossings, and connections to the existing yard track. numerous utilities were present in the construction area. coordination of utility relocation and accommodation was conducted throughout the project design.<\/p>\n