COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific intends to tear down its old depot in Columbus early next year, ending its more than 100 years of service to the public and the Omaha-based railroad.

The railroad had talked to the city about acquiring and moving the building, which U.P. spokesman Mark Davis says is only 12 feet from the rails — too close for public safety. It had to be moved at least 35 feet from the tracks.

City officials looked into moving the depot but determined the estimated $750,000 cost would have been too high.

Union Pacific is erecting another building to house offices and locate equipment for a signal team.