by yellowdoyle
Hello all, first post.
I am curious if rail tracks are even built ABOVE underground utility lines? Or are their other instances where a railroad track shares an easement with other utilities, be it aboveground or underground utilities? Specific examples are appreciated. [I am curious about the United States, and CA in particular, btw.]
Now I can see high pressure gas pipelines being an issue, but how about fiber optic lines, or other types of low-pressure pipes? That seems like it may not be a big no-no....or even aboveground telephone lines perhaps?
I am trying to find out about sharing utility corridors, and any types of utilities that railroads may share with. Google searching was not of much help unfortunately. So if you guys can provide any discussion (and links if possible) that would be greatly appreciated!
I am curious if rail tracks are even built ABOVE underground utility lines? Or are their other instances where a railroad track shares an easement with other utilities, be it aboveground or underground utilities? Specific examples are appreciated. [I am curious about the United States, and CA in particular, btw.]
Now I can see high pressure gas pipelines being an issue, but how about fiber optic lines, or other types of low-pressure pipes? That seems like it may not be a big no-no....or even aboveground telephone lines perhaps?
I am trying to find out about sharing utility corridors, and any types of utilities that railroads may share with. Google searching was not of much help unfortunately. So if you guys can provide any discussion (and links if possible) that would be greatly appreciated!