Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure by investing $15 million in the rail line between Rawlins and near Rock Springs. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began June 15 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.
The railroad will replace 127,200 railroad ties and install more than 61,200 tons of rock ballast. In addition, crews will renew the surfaces at 18 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.
Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Northern Region says "Union Pacific helps link businesses with consumers, suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world,” “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.”
The railroad will replace 127,200 railroad ties and install more than 61,200 tons of rock ballast. In addition, crews will renew the surfaces at 18 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.
Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Northern Region says "Union Pacific helps link businesses with consumers, suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world,” “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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