UP outlines $13 million Nebraska tie and ballast project

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Union Pacific will strengthen Nebraska's transportation infrastructure investing more than $13 million in the rail line between Columbus and Grand Island. The project began May 21 and is scheduled to be completed the first week of August.

 

The railroad will replace 36,200 crossties and install 153,000 tons of ballast. 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 nearly $102 million in 2015 to improve Nebraska’s transportation infrastructure. Union Pacific’s planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $90 million to maintain railroad track, nearly $8 million to enhance signal systems and $4 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state.

 

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