BNSF Railway Co., one of the main railroad companies in Colorado, said Wednesday it plans nearly $100 million in capital spending in the state this year.
BNSF — owned by Warren Buttett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — said the money will be focused on maintenance projects in the state.
BNSF, short for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co, said it plans to replace and upgrade rail, rail ties and ballast, which are the main components for the tracks on which BNSF trains operate in Colorado and elsewhere.
“BNSF is committed to maintaining and improving our rail network in Colorado,” said Mike Sickler, BNSF general manager of operations/Powder River Division.
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