Union Pacific, which operated the oil train that derailed this afternoon, announced two days ago it was planning to invest $34.6 million in 2016 to improve Oregon’s transportation infrastructure.
The company described key projects in a news release:
— $4.5 million investment in the rail line between Chemult and Oakridge to replace 33,372 railroad ties.
— $3.6 million investment in the rail line between Bridal Veil and Hood River to replace 28,342 railroad ties.
— $3.2 million investment in the rail line between Stanfield and La Grande to replace almost 4 miles of curve rail.
It’s not clear if the company planned to invest in the section of track near Mosier where the train derailed.
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