Built in 1883 as part of the expansion of the Northern Pacific Railway, the Marent Gulch Trestle stands today as a historic testament to engineering brilliance. Initially a wooden structure designed by C.C. Schneider, the 797-foot-long trestle was the world’s tallest wooden trestle at 226 feet when it was completed in 1883. Fears of fire…
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In a gesture of thanks to all military veterans for their service, volunteers placed memorial wreaths on the graves of U.S. military veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 16. Wreaths were placed this year for the first time in Whitefish, Montana. BNSF’s Dustin Wegner, a signal electronics technician, veteran, and vice commander of…
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As of the start of January, BNSF’s collaboration with Montana Rail Link (MRL) has now become the MRL Subdivision of BNSF’s Montana Division. This marks a new chapter in the longstanding partnership, which can now focus on stronger outcomes for customers, employees, and communities across Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The move aims to enhance capacity…
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For BNSF, the safety of the communities we serve across our 32,500-mile route network, as well as our 37,000 employees, remains the highest priority. This commitment is reflected in our performance in 2023, a record year for workplace safety in the company’s 175-year history. We achieved this safety milestone through a groundbreaking Transportation Safety Agreement,…
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Turning used restaurant cooking oil and other organic waste into fuel may just be the modern equivalent of turning lemons into lemonade. Recognizing the benefits of these materials, BNSF is actively involved in the biofuels industry, including transporting unconventional feedstocks that are increasingly recognized for their role in sustainable energy production. It’s a business that’s…
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