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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Protecting the Environment Is in Our Nature

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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Supplying Solutions: A Conversation with Ryan Kubo

Teamwork, creative problem-solving, and pride are essential to keeping trains moving through North Puget Sound and Lower British Columbia, according to Ryan Kubo, BNSF’s superintendent of operations based in Everett, Washington. “It all begins with our people,” says Kubo. “In our territory, people are constantly stepping up. They know how important their work is and

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One of America’s Best Employers for Women

Led by our President and CEO Katie Farmer, BNSF Railway has proudly moved to No. 6 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2021. That comes after ongoing efforts to support an inclusive workforce and meet the needs of our employees and their families. Currently, around 22 percent of our non-union positions are

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A Gust of Inspiration

As a common carrier operating in diverse conditions across vast landscapes, BNSF is constantly monitoring all aspects of weather, including wind. Here in British Columbia, we are using a new technology to track the wind and ensure safe passage through the region. First dreamt up by Luke Johnson (General Director, Montana Division), BNSF train crews

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