Union Pacific increasing track speed in Bigelow

Train speeds at the Palm Avenue, 280th Street, 290th Street and 340th Street crossings will increase in weekly 5 mph increments beginning Jan. 22 until reaching the 49 mph speed limit on Jan. 29. A rail improvement project strengthened infrastructure, allowing trains to safely travel at a higher rate of speed.

Union Pacific planned to invest approximately $14 million in Minnesota in 2017 to support the state’s current and future freight transportation needs and to enhance safety and efficiency. More information about Union Pacific and its social, environmental and economic progress is available in its Building America Report.