This RailCam overlooks the Union Pacific Railroad in Longview, Texas, near milepost 89.6 where the Mineola Subdivision and Little Rock Subdivision converge. This location serves as an important junction in East Texas, carrying freight traffic moving between Dallas–Fort Worth, Arkansas, and connections to the broader Union Pacific network. Trains at this location commonly include intermodal traffic, mixed freight, bulk commodities, and occasional unit trains. With trains arriving from multiple directions, rail activity is steady throughout the day and night, offering frequent and varied railroad operations.
Railroad: Union Pacific Railroad
Subdivisions: Mineola Subdivision & Little Rock Subdivision
Milepost: 89.6
Typical Traffic: Intermodal, manifest freight, bulk commodities, and occasional unit trains
Estimated Train Count: 30–50 trains per day
Passenger Service: Amtrak Texas Eagle
The City of Longview, located in East Texas, has long been connected to the railroad industry as a center of transportation, commerce, and regional growth. Since its founding in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railroad, Longview has developed into an important hub linking rail lines across Texas and the surrounding states. Today, the City proudly hosts this RailCam, providing a front-row view of modern freight and passenger trains moving through one of the region’s key rail junctions.
Longview is a city in Gregg and Harrison counties in East Texas, known for its role in rail transportation, oil and gas development, and regional trade. Established in the 1870s along the railroad, the city quickly grew as a shipping and distribution point for agricultural products and later for the East Texas oil boom. Today, Longview remains an active transportation hub where highways and railroads intersect, and Union Pacific trains continue to operate through the city as part of a vital network connecting Texas with the Midwest and beyond.