Union Pacific to complete $10 million in Kansas track work by mid-August

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Union Pacific will strengthen its Kansas' infrastructure by investing more than $10 million in the rail line between near Delia and near Onaga. The project began July 24 and is scheduled to be completed in mid-August.

 

The railroad will replace more than 16 miles of rail, install five switches and crews will repair the surfaces at 20 crossings. The project is one of nearly 1,500 Union Pacific will complete across its 32,000-mile network this year to help improve train operating efficiency, reduce motorist wait times at crossings and enhance safety.

The railroad plans to invest $120 million in 2015 to improve Kansas’ transportation infrastructure. Union Pacific’s planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $110 million to maintain railroad track, $2.2 million to enhance signal systems and $7.5 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state.

Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.

 

 

 

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