Union Pacific invests in its line between Seattle and Fife

Union Pacific will improve Seattle's transportation infrastructure with a $5.7-million investment to enhance its track from Seattle to Fife, Wash. Running generally parallel to Interstate 5, this section of Union Pacific track is critical to the movement of goods in Washington and helps keep local and regional economies competitive. The project is under way and will continue through the middle of 2010.

Work will be taking place
in and around the cities of Seattle, Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Auburn, Sumner and
Fife, representing more than 28 miles of Union Pacific track. When the project
is complete, crews will have installed more than 35,000 new railroad ties and
spread 9,000 tons of rock ballast to ensure a stable roadbed, improve operating
efficiency and enhance railroad safety. Crews will also upgrade 42 public grade
crossings as part of the project.