BNSF plans $110 million capital program in Nebraska

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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BNSF's Nebraska property will see an estimated $110 million in maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects in 2013.

 

The railroad’s 2013 capacity expansion projects in Nebraska include completing construction of a new bridge over the Missouri River between Plattsmouth, Neb. and Pacific Jct., Iowa; construction of almost a mile of new westbound wye track between the Bellwood and Ravenna subdivisions near Seward, Neb.; improvements to BNSF’s car and locomotive shops in Lincoln and signal upgrades for positive train control (PTC).

Track maintenance in the state will also include nearly 3,800 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work and the replacement of nearly 130 miles of rail and about 115,000 crossties.

“BNSF’s capital investments in Nebraska will help ensure our network is prepared for growing demand for freight rail,” said Matthew K. Rose, chairman and chief executive officer. “We are focused on investing to meet our customers’ expectations and on expanding capacity where growth is occurring. Given the importance of a low cost supply chain to the U.S. economy, our privately funded rail infrastructure is well positioned to help Nebraska compete in global markets.”

The planned capital investments in Nebraska are part of BNSF’s record 2013 capital commitment of $4.3 billion. The largest component of the capital plan is spending $2.3 billion on BNSF’s core network and related assets. BNSF also plans to spend approximately $1 billion on locomotive, freight car and other equipment acquisitions, many of which will serve Nebraska. The program also includes about $200 million for PTC and $800 million for terminal, line and intermodal expansion and efficiency projects.

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