Union Pacific Railroad announced plans to develop a 2,040-acre industrial park northwest of Rosenberg, marking one of the largest industrial projects in the Houston area in recent years.
The Mainline Texas Industrial Park will include roughly 1,300 acres of rail-served industrial property directly connected to Union Pacific’s main line, with the remaining 700 acres set aside for commercial and mixed-use development. The park is expected to support more than 20 million square feet of industrial and commercial space, with buildings ranging from 30,000 to over 2 million square feet.
“The location gives companies access to both rail and highway networks, making it ideal for logistics and manufacturing,” a Union Pacific spokesperson said. The site offers direct access to U.S. Highway 90, Highway 36, Spur 10, and Interstate 69. Rail connections also link the park to key international gateways in Laredo, Eagle Pass, and El Paso.
Developers said the park will include infrastructure to support heavy industrial operations, including water and wastewater systems, high-capacity gas, and up to 1,700 railcar storage spots.
Local officials said the project could bring thousands of jobs in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and transportation. It is part of a broader trend of industrial expansion in the Greater Houston area, reflecting growing demand for rail-served industrial sites in Texas.
Construction timelines and initial tenants have not been announced, but industry analysts say the park could significantly enhance Fort Bend County’s role as a logistics and manufacturing hub within the Texas Triangle of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin.