Union Pacific investing $122.3 million in California infrastructure

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Union Pacific Railroad recently announced it will invest $122.3 million in its California infrastructure this year. The investment is in addition to the railroad’s $985 million investment between 2013 and 2017.

The investment covers multiple projects including $4.8 million to replace the rail line between Newark and Aromas, $7.4 million for the rail infrastructure in West Colton, $10.1 million to replace the rail line between McFarland and Bakersfield, $14.2 million to maintain bridges and $90.8 million to maintain railroad track.

“Our targeted investments support customers and enhance our efficiency to deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily,” Wes Lujan, Union Pacific assistant vice president of public affairs for the Western Region, said.

The announcement came days after Union Pacific announced a $450 million investment in its Texas infrastructure. The investment includes $94 million to maintain bridges and $320 million to maintain the state’s railroad track. The railroad also is investing $550 million in a new railyard.

Union Pacific plans to invest $3.3 billion nationwide this year and has invested approximately $34 billion over the past five years.

The railroad operates in 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States, serving 10,000 commercial customers. It connects with Canada’s and Mexico’s rail systems.