Thank you for joining us for another monthly edition of our blog! Today we will be overviewing some recent changes in funding and construction within the New Mexico area. The UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad) will be adding an additional $7 million in grant funding this year in order to increase the reliability, safety, and efficiency of freight and passenger service throughout the state. Two particular projects will be receiving the majority of these funds, the SW Chief Raton Route, and the Santa Teresa At-Grade Separation.

These two projects in particular make up two of the most traveled avenues through New Mexico, and supply a large amount of both industrial and commercial traffic to Albuquerque and surrounding areas. For other railroad contractors, this is a huge opportunity for growth. As these rails become renovated and fit for business, one can assume that the need for spur line or ancillary line construction will also increase. For one of the major spur line contractors in the American West, we could not be more excited.

New Mexico will also be working on projects throughout the state, looking to strengthen its infrastructure and transportation networks. After the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration chose 29 states to receive over $320 million in funding for Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements, we can expect to see many states following New Mexico’s lead.

We truly seek to see this wonderful country’s infrastructure strengthened and reinforced. With grant funding such as these we are happy to know that there are states taking the initiative and beginning the processes of renovation. We will be sure to continue paying attention to other local railroad projects, and encourage you to do the same!

We hope you enjoyed this short read regarding the industry and be sure to stay tuned for more railroad contracting news! Also, we feature snippets and showcases from our crews, as well as state spotlights. Thank you for joining and see you next time!