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Happy Holidays & best wishes for a prosperous New Year
As 2016 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your continued interest in BNSF.
Do you have questions about BNSF, freight, or rail technology? Is there a topic you think would be valuable for our readers to know more about? As we look ahead to the new year, we want to hear from you. Email us at
[email protected]
to let us know!
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Spotlight: Oregon
BNSF Railway plays an important role in Oregon’s economy. Our 32,500-mile network helps Oregonians stay connected to the world.
We serve timber and agricultural exporters by delivering their products to domestic markets and by linking them to markets around the globe. From appliances and electronics to clothing and food, we also transport the products that consumers need. BNSF moves more than 285,000 carloads of freight in Oregon annually. BNSF rails are used to move passengers, too, including 10 Amtrak trains daily on our Portland to Seattle route.
Since 2013, BNSF has been instrumental in locating 7 new or expanded facilities in Oregon, creating jobs and more than $8 million in investments.
Supporting BNSF’s rail network in Oregon are nearly 400 dedicated men and women who earn a combined payroll of more than $30 million.
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Bonner EMS receives grant
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BNSF Railway Regional Director of Public Affairs Courtney Wallace presents a check in the amount of $37,578 to Bonner County EMS Chief Bob Bussey |
The BNSF Railway Foundation awarded a $37,578 grant to the Bonner County EMS. The grant award will go toward the purchase of an off-road ambulance.
“Given the hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and walking trails in Bonner County, having a specially outfitted response vehicle available will greatly increase our ability to respond to those areas where access is more challenging,” BCEMS Chief Bob Bussey said.
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Help keep rail transportation safe
See an emergency on one of our lines? Call 800-832-5452.
Keeping America’s rail transportation network safe is a high priority for today’s railroad industry. Railroads carry hundreds of commodities that help communities and individuals thrive, including food, grain, lumber, automobiles, chemicals for water purification, coal and many consumer products.
To report a vehicle stalled on a crossing, suspicious circumstances, malfunctioning crossing gates and lights or any other emergency, call 800-832-5452 immediately.
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Have a Question for Us?
Do you have a question about BNSF or rail in the Pacific Northwest that you would like addressed in future issues of Inside Track? Send them to
[email protected].
We welcome your feedback and ideas!
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