Union Pacific to increase Modesto area train speed

Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
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Union Pacific (UP) will increase train speed Nov. 15 to 60 mph from 40 mph along about four miles of track between River Road and Plaza Parkway in Modesto, Calif.  

 

The railroad’s upcoming boost in speed is the result of recent track upgrades meeting or exceeding all applicable Federal Railroad Administration standards, representatives say. UP says it invested $11.7 million in Modesto-area track improvements throughout the past 10 years.

UP expects to be able to more efficiently deliver goods daily with the increase in speed.

Representatives say the railroad plans to invest $121.6 million in 2016 to improve California’s transportation infrastructure. UP says the investment will cover a variety of initiatives, including $104 million toward track maintenance in the state.

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