Union Pacific to replace railroad ties between Casa Grande and Tucson
Union Pacific plans to upgrade its rail line between Casa Grande and Tucson as part of $24 million in infrastructure improvements in Arizona this year.
Union Pacific’s investment plan funds a range of initiatives: $21 million to maintain railroad track and $2 million to maintain bridges in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
- $7 million investment in the rail line between Tucson and Nogales to replace 61,839 railroad ties.
- $6 million investment in the rail line between Cochise and San Simon to replace 28 miles of concrete ties and pad.
- $3 million investment in the rail line between Casa Grande and Tucson to replace 26,300 railroad ties.
