BNSF has announced plans to invest around $61 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement projects in Iowa this year.
BNSF will continue its work on the Burlington Bridge by replacing existing through-truss spans and also begin work to replace BNSF’s bridge over the Missouri River between Plattsmouth and Pacific Jct.
Additionally, BNSF will continue its maintenance program in Iowa, which will include 315 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work and the replacement of 27 miles of rail and about 183,000 ties.
Matthew Rose, chairman and chief executive, said: “Investment in BNSF’s network in Iowa is an investment in Iowa jobs and competitiveness, and will ensure our infrastructure remains strong and efficient to better serve Iowa shippers and the state’s economy.”
BNSF also plans to spend approximately $1.1 billion on locomotive, freight car and other equipment acquisitions, many of which will serve Iowa.
