Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the transportation infrastructure in Missouri by investing nearly $5 million in the rail line that runs from Pleasant Hill to Independence. Various projects over the almost 35-miles of the line include removing and installing 21,800 ties, replacing more than a mile of rail in various curves, as well as renewing the surfaces at 44 road crossings. Crews will also spread 16,000 tons of rock ballast to help provide a more stable roadbed. More...
