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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,…

Much like the coats, hats, and mittens we pull out of storage and don throughout the winter months, BNSF Railway locomotives undergo specialized preparations and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations in colder temperatures. Many winterization activities focus on preventing airbrake-related issues caused by any freezing moisture present in compressed train line air. BNSF has…

From childhood education and youth programming to humanitarian efforts, animal rescue, and more, the BNSF Railway Foundation’s Employee Matching Gift Program amplifies the impact of employees’ charitable contributions. Each year, the foundation matches employee donations to public charities dollar for dollar, up to $20,000 per employee. The program annually matches about $1 million to over…

We are proud of the way our operations help our partners achieve their carbon-reduction goals. Each year, we recognize the accomplishments of 10 companies at the forefront of sustainable practices in surface transportation. The diverse list from 2023 includes Amazon, Honda, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, CMA CGM, Hereford Ethanol Partners/Friona Industries, Maersk, Montana Renewables, Nucor,…

BNSF locomotive engineer and hazmat response tech Tom Bozyk not only exemplifies our core safety values, he goes above and beyond to make sure communities are armed with the best knowledge possible to stay safe. As a first responder with the BNSF Hazmat Emergency Response Team in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bozyk volunteers to train local first…

BNSF is always looking for innovative ways to enhance safety on the rails. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) to expand our Brake Health Effectiveness Program (BHE), which relies on new thermal detector technology to better monitor braking systems to maintain a safe rail network. As trains roll past, wayside…

At BNSF, we are committed to employee professional growth. One of the opportunities we provide is our Tuition Reimbursement Program, which reimburses qualifying undergraduate and graduate education expenses. Producing 40 graduates in 2022, the program has supported individuals and helped advance their careers. One of those graduates is Assistant Division Engineer Ryan Medlin, who works…

Since 2005, BNSF has been a proud host of a regional cycling event for the Special Olympics Texas team. This year’s event began with an inspiring opening ceremony parade, featuring a symbolic torch and the National Anthem. With 25 athletes participating in 500-meter or 25-kilometer bike races, it was a day filled with cycling, music,…

BNSF is taking significant steps to improve the automotive supply chain to meet rising demands for vehicles, even amid record-low production of components like semiconductor chips. We’re doing our part to help put the national supply chain back on track by working with car manufacturers to optimize operations. “Manufacturing is back, and manufacturers are not…

Ensuring the safety of our employees and the communities we serve is our top priority, which is why BNSF closely collaborates with first responders to prepare for any emergency. While the vast majority of hazardous material shipments arrive safely at their destinations (99.99%), preparedness training is critical in preventing environmental harm, should an incident occur.…

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…

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…

BNSF team members flexed their innovation muscles at the eighth annual Trackathon, a marathon-of-the-mind competition that showcases unique employee talent and inspires creativity across the company. The 2022 theme was sustainable business innovation. During the three-day event, BNSF teams came up with prototype technology solutions to address real business challenges. To date, our Trackathons have…

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…