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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2021 is a big year for Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada. It marks 40 years since they began their mission to educate Canadians about the risks surrounding railway crossings, tracks and trains. “Over the past four decades, OL has fostered safety-conscious attitudes toward railways, promoted safe driving skills and encouraged Canadians to think twice before using…
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Every day, BNSF Railway operates thousands of trains across a 32,500-mile network in 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Our employees make an enormous contribution to the North American economy by moving the goods people need in their daily lives. Annually, we haul enough grain to supply 900 million people with a year’s supply…
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Kids aren’t the only ones learning from home these days. First responders are getting valuable lessons in railroad safety from the comfort of homes and stations, thanks to virtual training BNSF initiated in response to COVID-19. “Every year we train 6,000 to 10,000 first responders in Railroad Emergency Response and Hazardous Material Awareness, some self-directed…
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Fraser River Discovery Centre Through interactive exhibits and engaging programming, the Fraser River Discovery Centre showcases the Fraser River’s role in shaping British Columbia’s ecological, cultural and economic diversity. The Discovery Centre’s mission is to be the “voice of the Fraser”, presenting stories of the river and its contribution to the life, history and future…
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Since the birth of Canada’s first railway back in 1836, rail has been fundamental to our nation’s prosperity. But what started out as a 26-kilometre rail line has expanded into an intricate network of almost 43,000 kilometres of track, and one of the most efficient, safe and cost-effective transportation systems in the world. Today, around 70…
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BNSF Railway announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion USD. This year’s capital plan focuses on projects that support the company’s growth and efficiency objectives while maintaining a strong and reliable railroad. “Every year through our capital plan, we work to ensure we are able to continue to operate a safe and efficient…
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