// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🚂 Rail / Transportation Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Union Pacific Railroad |
| Host County | Grand County CO |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Moffat Tunnel in Colorado is a 6.2-mile railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide at 9,239 feet elevation and is the highest mainline railroad tunnel in the US. The tunnel is the only rail route through the northern Colorado Rockies and its closure would force transcontinental rerouting adding hundreds of miles and significant delays. The extreme altitude and Rocky Mountain weather create serious operational challenges and emergency response is extremely difficult.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Grand County with 16,000 residents. The Moffat Tunnel is the only rail route through the northern Colorado Rockies. A closure forces major transcontinental rerouting. Emergency response at 9,239 feet in the Rockies is extremely challenging. Fire or structural failure in the tunnel would be catastrophic.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-40, US-34, Tunnel Road. Grand County Emergency Management coordinates mountain tunnel and rail emergency protocols.