BNSF places limited embargo on some shipments headed for California
In response to significant ongoing service challenges, BNSF plans to issue a temporary permit embargo affecting some westbound traffic moving to destinations in California.
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BNSF’s permit to build bridge in Washington is denied
It’s back to the Ecology board for BNSF in the state of Washington.
BNSF Railway advances track efficiency improvements in San Bernardino
Traffic will flow more smoothly through BNSF’s San Bernardino intermodal facility.
Friday fun: BNSF paints former Santa Fe locomotive 5704 in bicentennial colors
America celebrated the 1976 bicentennial in many ways. The railroad industry celebrated in a big way by painting locomotives in bicentennial schemes.
BNSF, FRA automated track inspection dispute in federal court
This piece by Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono appeared in the magazine’s news feed on Thursday, April 21. This court case addresses a very important issue, so we are reproducing it here. DCL
As asbestos cleanup ends, BNSF will monitor impacted right-of-way in Montana
A toxic cleanup effort along a railroad right-of-way in Montana is coming to an end.
Metra BNSF schedule changes coming March 28
Metra’s BNSF line will see schedule changes and service increase to nearly pre-pandemic levels.
BNSF toughens its stance on rail bridge ownership
Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.
BNSF Rail Talk: The forecast calls for clearer wind data
Operating in the plains and deserts of the United States, BNSF and other western railroads often confront extremely high winds, with some so powerful that they can blow a standing train on its side. In this post, BNSF discusses how these winds behave and how the railroad leverages technology to enable train crews to avoid them.
BNSF Railway announces 2021 economic development results
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion.
Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors
Although it’s already March, and signs of spring are showing in some parts of the country, the railroads serving the western United States and Canada will battle snow for at least the next month. Here is a profile of how BNSF tackles the job.
BNSF releases plan for 2022 capital investments
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2022 capital investment plan of $3.55 billion.
BNSF suffers derailment in Minnesota
On Thursday, Feb. 17, at around 9:00 a.m. a BNSF freight train derailed in the town of Frazee, Minn. which is approximately 170 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
Accident in BNSF Denver yard leaves one employee dead
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an employee died after an accident in BNSF’s Globeville yard, located in downtown Denver.
BNSF back in action on Calif. line following light-rail work
After a year’s absence, freight trains are back on the track in the Los Angeles County region.
Snow sheds keep traffic moving on BNSF
For railroads operating in the northern parts of the United States and in Canada, winter snows always present a challenge. BNSF keeps trains moving with snowsheds in particular locations.
Illinois officials vow to hold BNSF responsible for flooding
Cicero and Cook County, Ill., officials want BNSF to be held accountable for flooding problems for residents as a result of concrete resurfacing of the Class 1’s properties.
Despite sinkhole, BNSF will not have to stop freight service through Burlington, Iowa
The city of Burlington, Iowa, made an emergency declaration on Nov. 15 when a sinkhole was discovered under BNSF railroad tracks.
Read & watch video: Eyes in the sky, feet on the ground: BNSF employee pilots unmanned aerial systems
Here’s another in the BNSF series “Rail Talk” that we thought would be of interest to our readers.
BNSF is getting ready to open line burned by Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire is responsible for the destruction of over 963,000 acres in northern California, and according to fire officials it is now 94% contained.