Omaha.Com reports UP Nebraska projects to hit $1 Billion
26 Jan 2012
State News
Report from Omaha.com's Erin Golden
Union Pacific's plan to spend $1 billion on Nebraska rail projects in the next several years could help spark other investments from businesses, Gov. Dave Heineman said Friday.
The Omaha-based railroad will distribute the money on projects across the state, ranging from $70 million for track expansions and technology upgrades at North Platte's Bailey Yard to $206 million for a new bridge, crew change buildings and track improvements on the line between Fremont and Missouri Valley, Iowa.
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