In 1883, BNSF predecessor Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in Missoula and transformed the small trade and lumber town into a bustling regional hub. The city still thrives along these tracks today, with historic landmarks like the Renaissance Revival depot and steam locomotive No. 1356, to remind everyone of Missoula’s rich rail legacy. Today, more than…
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BNSF reached a major safety milestone this December when positive train control (PTC) went live across the MRL subdivision of our Montana Division. The system delivers real-time information on signals, switches, grades, and track curvature, and can automatically stop a train to prevent violations. It also gives crews tools to operate safely while improving efficiency…
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