Safety First

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,

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Fit for Winter: Locomotive Weatherization Underway

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

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Matching Gifts Multiply Employee Impact

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

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2023 BNSF Sustainability Award Winners

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,

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