BNSF plans $199m rail capacity program in Texas

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BNSF Railway Company plans to invest an estimated $199 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Texas this year.

BNSF’s 2012 capacity enhancement projects in Texas include expansion of rail capacity at Tower 55 in Fort Worth, the realignment of BNSF’s mainline for the extension of the Alliance Airport runway just north of Fort Worth, replacement of the Galveston Causeway Bridge, installation of wheel detectors in Galveston, improvements to BNSF’s Amarillo car shop, as well as significant signal upgrades for federally mandated positive train control (PTC).

BNSF will also continue its robust track maintenance program in Texas, which will include 1,341 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work, and the replacement of 84 miles of rail and about 563,000 ties.

“BNSF’s investments will improve our ability to provide rail freight services to Texas businesses and communities, and will expand opportunities to create more jobs and growth for the Texas economy,” said Matthew K. Rose, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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