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Fort Worth & Western Railroad

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6 mentions across 6 events

Also known as: FWWR

Fort Worth & Western Railroad (FWWR) is a Class III short-line freight railroad headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It provides freight rail service in North Central Texas and connects with major railroads including Union Pacific, BNSF, and CPKC.
6 eventsLast active Tracked since $450K city spending

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transportation (5)
development (4)
contract (3)
public safety (3)
bond (2)
policy (1)
governance (1)
grant (1)
zoning (1)
budget (1)

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mentioned (3)
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6300 Ridglea Place, Suite 1200, Fort Worth, TX 76116-5378·Show on Google Maps ↗
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August 2026

Press Release

Federal grants administered through TxDOT will support the Northeast 23rd Street and Decatur Avenue grade separation project, which will elevate streets over multiple railroad tracks. The $98 million project is intended to eliminate seven at-grade crossings and improve mobility and safety.

Major federal funds awarded for Fort Worth’s railroad crossings

Informal Reports

Council will consider initiating rezoning for specified Panther Island properties and comprehensively updating the Panther Island Form-Based Zoning District. The update would consolidate districts, revise development standards and procedures, and implement the Panther Island Vision 2.0 Strategic Plan.

Proposed Council Initiated Zoning Changes for Certain Properties on Panther Island in Council District 2 and Update of the Panther Island Form-Based Code - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director

Award Of Contract - Consent Items
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Authorizes a railroad crossing rehabilitation agreement for the Mistletoe Group Quiet Zone Project and issuance of a quiet-zone notice after construction at three crossings. The project will improve crossings at Mistletoe Boulevard, Park Place Avenue, and Windsor Place.

Fort Worth & Western Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Agreement - Mistletoe Group Quiet Zone Project

General - Consent Items
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Authorize execution of a Crossing Rehabilitation Agreement with Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company for up to $325,280 for a crossing under railroad right-of-way near mile post 1.17 supporting the Contract 2020 WSM-F Park Hill water and sewer main replacement project, and adopt a related appropriation ordinance.

…operty crossing license agreement with Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company (FWWRR) that is necessary on the project. It is the practice of the Water Department…

Press Release

The Transportation & Public Works department presented proposed railroad grade separation priorities identified through the City's Master Transportation Plan to improve safety and mobility at Fort Worth's more than 200 public at-grade railroad crossings, where blocked crossings cause over 5,100 vehicle-hours of delay daily. Twenty-six potential grade separation projects are being evaluated, including the N.E. 23rd Street/Decatur Avenue Grade Separation Project.

City advances plans to improve safety, mobility at railroad crossings

June 2026

Award Of Contract - Consent Items
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Authorizes two public highway at-grade crossing improvement agreements with Fort Worth & Western Railroad Company for railroad sidewalk crossing improvements at East Berry Street ($250,000.00) and East Seminary Drive ($200,000.00), adopts an appropriation ordinance moving $450,000.00 within the 2022 Bond Program Fund from the Sidewalks programmable project to the East Berry St & East Seminary Dr Sidewalk project, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

2026 FWWR East Berry St & East Seminary Dr Sidewalk Crossings

$450K