UP working on $10 million project on line between Minnesota and Wisconsin

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Minnesota's and Wisconsin's transportation infrastructures by investing $10 million in the rail line at various locations between St. Paul, Minn., and Humbird, Wis.

 

The project began in late April and is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

The railroad will install nearly 42 miles of rail, replace seven switches and renew the surfaces at 47 road 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.

“Union Pacific helps link businesses with consumers, suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world,” said Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president – Public Affairs, Northern Region. “In addition to helping move customers’ goods more safely and efficiently, our investments support communities by reducing traffic congestion, facilitating industrial development and, promoting economic expansion.”

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