(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 24, 2012)
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the transportation infrastructure in San Antonio by investing $4 million in one of two rail lines that parallel Frio City Road. The comprehensive project will help trains move more efficiently through the west side of the city.
A new automated system will allow crews to move trains onto separate tracks without leaving their locomotive cabs to manually align track switches. Union Pacific will also add a section of track that connects the rail line from Brazos Street to Cumberland Boulevard.
The project includes the installation of 2,350 feet of rail, 1,000 railroad ties and four track switches. More than a thousand tons of rock ballast will be used to help provide a more stable roadbed. In addition, crews will renew the South Brazos Street and Pendleton Avenue grade crossings. The work is scheduled to be completed by July of 2012.