We are proud to announce that BNSF President and Chief Executive Officer Katie Farmer was awarded 2023’s Railroader of the Year by Railway Age. Farmer has more than 30 years of experience in the rail industry. In January 2021, she was appointed president and CEO of BNSF, making history as the first woman to hold that…
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BNSF offers a unique opportunity for leaders interested in entering the rail industry through an immersive six-month training called the Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS) program. Designed for leaders with three or more years of experience or two years of military experience, the program prepares employees for jobs in the Engineering, Mechanical, Signal, or Transportation…
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Team BNSF had the opportunity to transport a historic Northern Pacific passenger rail car along its alma mater route one final time. Northern Pacific was one of the nearly 400 major predecessor rail lines that are now part of the BNSF network. The car found a home in Ennis, Montana, where new owner Andy Bergman…
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In December, Team BNSF proudly helped deliver and place wreaths on veterans’ graves during the annual Wreaths Across America, an event that has been honoring veterans since 1992. BNSF teamed up with trucking giant J.B. Hunt to transport 227,000 wreaths, free of charge, to show support. Together, we moved more than 35 container loads, up…
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BNSF helps facilitate energy industry solutions at Cheyenne Logistics Hub, an industrial park known for its unique interstate and railroad access that facilitates inbound and outbound shipments. Cheyenne Logistics Hub, managed by Granite Peak Group, serves a number of companies in the energy industry. Two of the companies are Sinclair HollyFrontier, which operates small petroleum…
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Today, BNSF’s network includes an impressive 32,500+ route miles. That didn’t happen overnight. It’s thanks to hardworking men and women from our predecessor lines, including the Great Northern Railway (GN). On Jan. 6, 1893, rail workers celebrated the placement of the last spike of the GN Pacific extension near Scenic, Washington. The completion of this…
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BNSF’s tracks stretch across the country, connecting people with essential goods and keeping the country’s economy running. Such an operation requires massive amounts of infrastructure that often intersect with the public. That’s why it’s important for everyone to have a basic understanding of rail safety. Continuing our commitment to raising awareness about railway safety, we…
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At BNSF, we’re committed to minimizing our impact on the planet by pursuing sustainable business practices that lead to greater innovation and more efficient solutions for our customers. Although rail is already one of the most sustainable transportation options, there’s always room for improvement. That’s why we’re proud to launch our annual BNSF Sustainability Awards…
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BNSF is proud to announce it will build a new integrated rail complex in Barstow, California, that will transform regional economies, reduce traffic on Southern California roadways, and add critical efficiencies to our nation’s supply chain. Dubbed the Barstow International Gateway (BIG), the 4,500-acre, first-of-its-kind integrated rail project consists of a rail yard, intermodal facility,…
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For more than 170 years, BNSF Railway has been moving grain and grain products for our nation. From the bread on family dinner tables to feed for livestock to the renewable fuels in our vehicles, we take pride in delivering this important product wherever it’s needed and being an innovative, reliable transportation partner for American…
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Each year, BNSF hosts the “Employee of the Year” program, celebrating the employees who best demonstrate BNSF’s vision and values through their commitment and leadership, as well as their focus on working safely and efficiently to meet and exceed customer expectations. This year, four employees from across our major operations teams were each awarded the…
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At BNSF, we’re proud to drive a strong economy while simultaneously reducing our impact on the environment. With track stretching across the country, it’s imperative our operations can support and coexist with healthy ecosystems. “Regardless of whether it’s a tiny toad, a bird or a bear, we want to be responsible stewards of nearby habitat,”…
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The BNSF Foundation strives to support and improve the quality of life in the communities served by BNSF Railway. Recently, the foundation donated $6,000 towards an agricultural barn for Moorcroft High School in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Hugh Jenkins plans to use the structure as a space to teach…
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Women’s History Month, observed in March (since 1987) in the United States, provides the opportunity to reflect on the contributions of women to our world. Thanks to a supportive and innovative work environment, many women have found a rewarding career track at BNSF. Women have been involved in railroading since the 1800s. Some of the…
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At certain speeds and conditions, wind can be strong enough to knock unloaded coal and grain cars off the track. Stacked, empty containers can act like a sail, literally lifting the cars. Damaging winds can also blow down power lines and trees or propel other obstructions into a train or its path. BNSF has a network…
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