[Amazon plans to invest $4 billion to expand delivery network in small towns in the United States] Amazon (AMZN.O) said it plans to invest $4 billion to expand its delivery network in small towns in the United States. The investment will expand its rural network to more than 200 distribution stations. By 2026, the company plans to triple the network and will cut delivery times for rural customers in half. “While many logistics providers have given up their investment in rural customers and communities, we are doing the opposite,” said Udit Madan, senior vice president of global operations at Amazon.com.