Union Pacific plans to invest USD 78.8 million in 2016 to improve Illinois’ railway infrastructure. The programme involves USD 73.8 million to maintain tracks and USD 4.8 million to maintain bridges in the state. USD 8.2 million will be invested for East St. Louis – Chester line, USD 7.6 million for Findlay – Hillsboro line and USD 6.6 million for Mt. Vernon – Whittington line to replace 21 km of rail tracks.
This year’s planned USD 78.8 million capital expenditure in Illinois is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2011 to 2015 Union Pacific invested more than USD 314 million strengthening Illinois’ transportation infrastructure.
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