Union Pacific Railroad plans to invest more than $12 million in their rail line between Marshall and near Jefferson City. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began April 6 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
The railroad will replace 82,600 ties, install 45,700 tons of rock ballast and replace nearly one quarter mile of rail in various curves. Crews will also repair the surfaces at 84 road crossings. 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.
The railroad plans to invest $66 million in 2015 to improve transportation infrastructure. The planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $48 million to maintain railroad track, $8 million to enhance signal systems and $10 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state.