UP to invest $12.9M in California track improvements

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving California's transportation infrastructure with a $12.9 million investment to enhance the rail line that runs from Watsonville to San Lucas. The 76-mile project includes installing new rail and more than 82,000 railroad ties along the railroad corridor through the central coast of California. Crews will spread 42,000 tons of ballast to ensure a stable roadbed.