OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A special Union Pacific train will carry a group of University of Nebraska coaches and athletic department officials to several cities in the state this summer.

Union Pacific says the special Big Red Express train will travel from Omaha to North Platte on June 28. It will also make stops in Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney.

At each stop on the tour, a few short speeches will be made while coaches representing all 24 of Nebraska’s varsity sports mingle with fans. Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst and football coach Bo Pelini are both scheduled to ride the train.

Union Pacific spokeswoman Donna Kush says the special train will highlight the railroad’s deep ties to Nebraska, where it is based.

University of Nebraska coaches planning to take part in the Big Red Express tour include: Chuck Chmelka (men’s gymnastics); Darin Erstad (baseball); David Harris (cross country); Scott Jacobson (women’s tennis); Dan Kendig (women’s gymnastics); Robin Krapfl (women’s golf); Kerry McDermott (men’s tennis); Tim Miles (men’s basketball); Pablo Morales (women’s swimming); Bo Pelini (football); Gary Pepin (track & field); Rhonda Revelle (softball); Bill Spangler (men’s golf); Bill Straub (bowling); John Walker (women’s soccer) and Connie Yori (women’s basketball).

The Big Red Express Schedule Saturday, June 28, 2014
Depart:	8:00 a.m.	Omaha Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St. (Note: no program)
Arrive: Depart:	10:05 a.m. 11:05 a.m.	Columbus North side of 26th Ave. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive: Depart:	12:25 p.m. 1:25 p.m.	Grand Island South side of Oak St. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive: Depart:	2:20 p.m. 3:20 p.m.	Kearney North side of Central Ave. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive:	5:20 p.m..	North Platte – Bailey Yard Event held in the parking lot of the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center 1249 N Homestead Rd. in North Platte 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.