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5/7/2009



Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

Illinois commission to fund majority of UP crossing improvements


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Earlier this week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved plans to upgrade a Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing near Rankin.

Scheduled for completion in May 2010, the $198,600 project calls for installing automatic flashing light signals and gates.

The ICC will cover 95 percent of project costs through the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, which provides $27 million in motor fuel-tax proceeds annually for crossing upgrades and the construction or reconstruction of grade separations. UP will pay all remaining installation costs, as well as all future operating and maintenance expenses.