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Union Pacific Long Rail Welding Facility
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Stockton, CA
- Status:
- In-Progress
- Structure Type:
- Industrial Maintenance
Scope Of Work
Union Pacific is first rail industry to import long rail from Japan, which is delivered to its at Port of Stockton. Diede was selected as design-build contractor on this multi-prime contractor to deliver custom welding facilities. Diede designed constructed three structures to accommodate a one-of-a-kind operation, wherein 420-foot lengths of rail are welded into units measuring 1680 feet in length. structures included facilities for welding inspection as well as a conveyor system canopy. uniqueness of operation as well as multitude of parties associated with overall presented many challenges. However, Diede proved to be an integral component of successful completion of Long Rail as original scope of increased to include assisting other prime with on rail storage structure, cranes, extensive electrical to bring welding conveyance equipment into production.