Union Pacific announced a 2,000‑acre master‑planned industrial park just outside Houston, positioned along its main line. The site includes 1,300 acres of rail‑served land and 700 acres for non‑rail industrial and commercial uses, with potential for more than 20 million square feet of Class A development.
The park will provide direct access to U.S. 90, Highway 36, Spur 10, and Interstate 69, creating seamless connectivity to the Gulf Coast and the Texas‑Mexico trade corridor. The location enables the company to capture freight volumes heading to Laredo, Eagle Pass, and El Paso, strengthening its presence in a region that accounts for a significant share of U.S. freight traffic.
Union Pacific’s investment strategy has focused on expanding intermodal capacity in high‑growth regions. The Texas park follows prior large projects, such as the $452 million investment in 2017 and a $1 billion plan in 2018, and aligns with the company’s 2024 commitment to invest $3.4 billion across its network.
Management emphasized the park’s potential to attract high‑value industries. Kenny Rocker said the location “offers proximity to a large concentration of people, industry, and commerce, and can reach millions of consumers within a 250‑mile radius.”
While the announcement did not disclose a specific capital commitment or construction timeline, the project signals Union Pacific’s continued commitment to infrastructure expansion and its intent to strengthen its competitive position in a region that is a key node in North American freight logistics.
The development is expected to generate new revenue streams and support long‑term growth, reinforcing Union Pacific’s leadership in the freight market and its focus on network density and service reliability.
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