BNSF Plans 2nd Bridge in Idaho to Ease Rail Congestion

BNSF is always enhancing our network to deliver the goods needed to fuel the economy. That’s why we are proposing to build the Sandpoint Junction Connector project at Sandpoint, Idaho. It will help move our current freight traffic and future volumes more efficiently. The second rail bridge will be built over Lake Pend Oreille right

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BNSF Recognized for Community Safety

BNSF was recently honored with the 2017 Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response’s (TRANSCAER®) National Achievement Award for the company’s outreach efforts to help communities prepare for and respond to possible hazardous material incidents. This is the 18th National Achievement Award BNSF has received from TRANSCAER®. This year’s TRANSCAER® award recognized BNSF for its efforts to

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New Service Between Seattle/Tacoma and Portland is Already Helping

Answering the needs of our customers, ​BNSF recently launched new service between Seattle/Tacoma and Portland that will expand opportunities for shippers through this growing Pacific Northwest corridor. The new service positions BNSF as an important link for cargo customers in Oregon who seek more efficient ways to ship their heavy loads to major export ports in

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The Invictus Foundation is Helping Veterans Heal

BNSF is proud to support the Invictus Foundation. The Invictus Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help heal the invisible wounds of war for our veterans. This remarkable charity supports veterans with everything from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries to community integration and relationship issues. Their Welcome Home Network had over 100,000

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Experiencing the Rails and Learning About Safety

Acting as tour guides, the Klamath County Museum took about 30 4th graders on a train trip between Klamath Falls and Eugene, Oregon. Learning about the area, rail travel and rail safety are just some of the things these students got to experience. BNSF also provided activity books to the students from Operation Lifesaver. Operation Lifesaver

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