Union Pacific plans to invest $41 million in its Wyoming rail infrastructure

Union Pacific is investing approximately $41 million in its infrastructure in Wyoming this year. The projects aim to boost safety and efficiency throughout Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure, without utilising taxpayer funds.

Union Pacific’s investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $38 million to maintain railroad track and $2.8 million to maintain bridges in the state.

Key projects planned during 2017 include:

• $10 million investment in the rail line in eastern Goshen and Niobara counties to replace 68,579 concrete railroad ties and install 21,967 tons of rock ballast.
• $7 million investment in the rail line between Wamsutter and Rock Springs to replace 58,382 railroad ties and install 39,375 tons of rock ballast.

“Union Pacific’s targeted investments fund projects that strengthen our railroad tracks, increase safety and minimize delays as trains travel through communities across Wyoming,” said Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president – Public Affairs, Northern Region.

Capital expenditure is expected to total $41 million in Wyoming this year. From 2012 to 2016, Union Pacific invested more than $243 million strengthening Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure.