(Source: Union Pacific Railroad press release, March 12, 2012)
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing Arizona’s transportation infrastructure by investing $9.2 million in the rail line that runs between Crag and downtown Phoenix. The project is in progress and is scheduled to be completed by the end of April.
The 48-mile project includes replacing nearly 65,000 railroad ties and installing more than 19,000 tons of rock ballast to help provide a more stable roadbed. In addition, crews will be renewing the surfaces at 55 road crossings.
Union Pacific plans to invest $3.6 billion in its rail network during 2012, supporting America’s current and future freight transportation needs and enhancing the safety and efficiency of the railroad’s 32,000-mile network.
Union Pacific’s capital expenditure and maintenance programs exceed infrastructure spending of the state highway departments in 46 states. These are private investments, not taxpayer dollars.