Rail
Sterling has one of the strongest roadbed/track systems in the country and is home to the main line for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Connects directly to:
- West coast
- Chicago
- Clinton, Iowa port
- Global III Intermodal transportation hub in Rochelle
- Expedites shipments for 25+ trains and 3,000 containers/trailers daily
- 720,000 lift capability
- 10-lane gate entrance
Facts about the Sterling-area line
- Average of 90 trains through the area per day
- Continuously welded track between Chicago and Omaha
- Services Sterling’s central industrial area
- Lines maintained to support operator-limited speed of 80 m.p.h., with higher speed capability