BNSF plans six miles of double track, 160k ties for Nebraska this year

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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BNSF's 2016 capital expenditure program in Nebraska will be more than $110 million, which will focus on maintenance projects that help BNSF to operate a safe and reliable network.

 

The 2016 program will also bring capital investments more in line with forecasted customer freight service demand. The largest component of this year’s capital plan in the state will be for replacing and upgrading rail, ties and ballast. Regular maintenance of the railroad allows BNSF to keep its network infrastructure in optimal condition and reduces the need for unscheduled service work that can slow down the BNSF rail network and reduce capacity.

“Nebraska plays an important part in the success of our overall network and the broader economy,” said Janssen Thompson, BNSF general manager of operations, Nebraska Division. “At BNSF we will always remain focused on operating a safe and reliable network while helping connect products with key consumer markets across our nation and the world.”

BNSF’s maintenance program in Nebraska includes approximately 1,760 miles of track surfacing and/or undercutting work, the replacement of about 40 miles of rail and more than 160,000 ties, as well as signal upgrades for positive train control. This year’s capital projects in the state also include continuing the construction of nearly six miles of double track on the Ravenna subdivision between Pleasant Dale and Milford and follow more than $575 million invested by BNSF in its network in Nebraska over the past three years.

 

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