(Source: Union Pacific press release, November 17, 2014)
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Illinois’ transportation infrastructure by investing $12 million in the rail line between West Chicago and Franklin Grove, Illinois. The project began October 1 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-December.
The railroad will replace nearly 39,000 concrete railroad ties and install 8,400 tons of rock ballast between Elburn and Franklin Grove. Crews also will replace more than 11 miles of rail and renew the surfaces at 20 road crossings between West Chicago and Elburn. 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.