(Union Pacific press releases, October 25, 2011)
OMAHA, Neb. — On October 25, the Union Pacific Railroad announced that it will invest $4 million in the rail line that runs from Jefferson City, Mo., to west of Marshall, Mo. Various projects on nearly 80-miles of this line include removing and installing more than 24,500 ties and replacing more than a quarter of a mile of rail in various curves.
And on October 21, the railroad announced it would invest $17 million in the rail line that runs from Egbert, Wyo. to Hershey, Neb. Various projects on the 161-miles of this line include removing and installing more than 124,000 ties, as well as renewing the surfaces at 113 road crossings. Crews will also spread nearly 72,000 tons of rock ballast to help provide a more stable roadbed and replace more than a half mile of rail in various curves.