KCS plans crosstie, crossing improvements on Louisville Sub

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Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) is investing about $5.6 million toward construction and renovation work on its Louisville Subdivision.  

The Class 1 says it has plans for crosstie and crossing improvements between Philadelphia and Newton, Miss. Crews are scheduled to begin the work Oct. 25, continuing through early-November. The project scope includes replacing 27,000 crossties and making improvements to 26 grade crossings.

“KCS, through its U.S. and Mexican subsidiaries, continues to invest in capital projects to expand network capacity, keep maintenance in a regular and healthy cycle, and enhance the safety of our operation,” said President and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer.  “These investments also help us be an economic growth partner to our customers and the communities through which we operate.”

KCS will be working through several communities, including Philadelphia, Decatur, Neshoba, Union and Newton, Miss.