RAILYARD OPERATIONS
Bailey Yard is Union Pacific Railroad’s largest classification facility, located in North Platte, Nebraska.
Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, is the largest railroad classification yard in the world. The yard covers approximately 2,850 acres and stretches eight miles in length. It is owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad and serves as a critical hub for sorting, assembling, and dispatching freight trains across key east-west and north-south corridors. Specific operational details not publicly disclosed.
MAJOR CLASSIFICATION YARDS
Bailey Yard operates as a classification yard, utilizing hump yard technology to sort railcars for outbound trains. It is recognized for its extensive track layout and sorting operations.
INTERMODAL TERMINALS
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MAJOR RAILYARD FACILITIES
Inbound trains are received around the clock, with thorough inspection procedures conducted to ensure safety and compliance before cars are processed for further movement.
Classification and sorting operations are performed using hump yards, where railcars are sorted onto bowl tracks for assembly into outbound trains. The yard features a complex track layout and utilizes automation systems for efficient switching and sorting.
SPECIALIZED FACILITIES
State-of-the-art automotive loading and unloading facilities designed to handle finished vehicles with care and efficiency. Our multilevel loading ramps and specialized equipment ensure safe handling of automobiles throughout the transportation process.
Bailey Yard includes locomotive maintenance facilities and car repair operations, supporting ongoing train operations and equipment reliability.
TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
Yard management systems, car tracking technology, and automated switches are used to optimize sorting and train assembly processes.
Communication systems, safety technology, and environmental monitoring are implemented to support safe and efficient operations. Predictive maintenance systems are also utilized.
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OPERATIONAL METRICS
Bailey Yard handles a high throughput of trains and railcars daily, reflecting substantial volume and continuous operations to meet national freight demands.
Recent infrastructure investments have focused on upgrading track layouts, expanding maintenance facilities, and implementing advanced technology systems to enhance operational reliability and capacity.
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Car inspection services are performed to ensure compliance with FRA regulations and safe handling of hazardous materials. Mechanical services are available for equipment maintenance.
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SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
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Bailey Yard implements emissions reduction efforts and environmental stewardship initiatives, including noise mitigation and stormwater management. Details of specific green initiatives are not publicly disclosed.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
