[170811.EN.LAN] Union Pacific Builds $400 Million 11-mile Long Yard In New Mexico

AMERICA's big western railway, the Union Pacific, has begun construction on new US$400 million complex of fuelling stations, crew change buildings, locomotive inspection shop, intermodal ramp and a switching yard west of Santa Teresa Airport in New Mexico.

Set on the rail known as the "Sunset Route," this project will facilitate freight movement along the main line on which goods move from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the eastern United States.

"Union Pacific committed $400 million to this project because this new facility will allow us to continue to enhance the premium service we offer our customers," said UP chairman and CEO James Young.

"This investment will bring new job opportunities to southern New Mexico and it will also provide economic benefits to the region, serving as a stronghold for commerce and goods movement in the state."

The facility will be 11.5 miles long and one mile wide, will include 200 miles of railroad track and 26 buildings for yard operations.

Source : HKSG, 17.08.11.