Summary Information
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Railroad
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Union Pacific
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Overview
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A brand new classification yard, coal yard, and intermodal facility will be constructed in or near Watkins, CO, replacing the yards at 36th street.
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Purpose
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A new yard constructed outside of the city limits of Denver would greatly reduce the taxes Union Pacific must pay. In addition, the yard would not be confined by existing structures. A new intermodal facility (for trains on the Greeley Sub) and a new coal yard (for trains on the Moffat Sub) would increase train productivity.
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Plan
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Unknown
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Detail Information
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Timeline
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Construction beginning sometime between 2010 and 2015.
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Major Obstacles
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1. Funding / Priority from Omaha.
2. Land acquisition.
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