BNSF Employee Receives Community Safety Award

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

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Driving Innovation in Rail Safety

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

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A Grade Above

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

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Supporting Community and Inclusion

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,

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Keeping the Wheels Turning

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

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Training and Culture Ensure Safety Success

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.

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Calling All Leaders

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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Katie Farmer Named Railroader of the Year

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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Trackathon Tackles Long-Term Sustainability

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

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Team BNSF Delivers Respect to Fallen Soldiers

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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Lead the Way With Safety

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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Sustainability Begins With Innovation

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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A ‘BIG’ Step for Barstow. A Giant Leap for the Supply Chain.

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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Bonded by the Border

This past July, we here at BNSF were proud to celebrate Canada Day by looking back on all we’ve accomplished throughout our 150-year partnership in this great country. With more than 80 employees currently working across the border, our presence in Canada extends nearly border to border, from Toronto to Vancouver. As we wrestle with

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Meet the Safety Employees of the Year

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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