Get Out and Enjoy Winter, but Stay Safe When You Hit the Trails

It’s looking like it could be a very long winter. With travel restrictions, lockdowns, and curfews in place in many parts of the country, Canadians are searching for ways to keep active—and sane. Many people are turning to winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Please, if you’re hitting the trails, stay clear of

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How BNSF is Cutting Our Customers’ Carbon Footprint

It’s a fact: No other form of land-freight transportation is more fuel- and resource-efficient than rail. When BNSF customers convert shipments from trucks to trains, they significantly decrease their carbon emissions. A single double-stack intermodal train can effectively remove several hundred long-haul freight trucks from the highway. Shipping with BNSF enabled our customers to reduce

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BNSF and Wabtec Commence Battery-Electric Locomotive Pilot Test

BNSF Railway and Wabtec’s exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone as testing of the technology began in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. “We’ve got everything in place and we’re ready to see how this next-generation locomotive performs in revenue service,” said John Lovenburg, BNSF Vice President, Environmental.

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Stay Active and Safe During the Holidays, Pandemic

With gyms closed in many parts of the country, Canadians are looking for ways to stay in shape. A recent study published by Run Repeat found that exercise rates have skyrocketed across the globe since the pandemic started—especially when it comes to running. In fact, those who normally run once or twice a week have

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Moving Our Economy Efficiently

By its very nature, rail is the most fuel- and resource-efficient land transportation method available for moving goods long distances. Efficiency is a core value and an integral part of BNSF’s identity and we constantly strive to increase the efficiency of our network to support the economy. Rail’s inherent efficiencies generate value for our customers

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Working Around the Clock to Keep Holiday Tables Stocked, Wish Lists Filled

BNSF doesn’t take a break from delivering the goods needed to keep North America—and our holidays—running smoothly. Behind our railroad are the men and women who help move freight trains 24/7. Dispatchers are just one group who have a round-the-clock role in operating approximately 1,400 trains daily across our expansive 32,500-mile network. Like air traffic

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