Direct Rail Access Keeps Cargo Flowing Through Harlingen

Union Pacific Railroad has a local terminal and switching yard in Harlingen. The Harlingen Industrial Parks and Port of Harlingen have direct rail access.

Union Pacific Railroad serves the area in Harlingen. Rio Valley Switching Company (RVSC) operates the switching yard. RVSC operates freight service from a connection with UP at Harlingen to a connection with Border Pacific Railroad at Mission, TX (41 miles). A branch runs from Mission to Hidalgo, TX (8.1 miles). A second branch runs from McAllen to Edinburg, TX (12.8 miles).