Each year, BNSF Railway helps keep communities safe by offering free training to first responders across our 32,500-mile rail network. We know that being prepared and following proper procedures are key to reducing risk, and we value the work that local fire departments, emergency managers, and emergency responders do to protect us. This summer, we…
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The Boundary County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office just got a new weapon to fight crime… and she’s adorable! Meet Mika, a female chocolate Lab trained in drug detection and the newest member of the county K9 team. Mika will partner with School Resource Officer Corporal Greg Reynolds, joining Sergeant Mike Valenzuela and his drug detection unit…
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Every day, the BNSF family looks for ways to give back to the communities where we live and work. In Sandpoint, Idaho, our team has been fortunate to volunteer and contribute to local programs for many years. Recently, we had the chance to support Creations, a local nonprofit that offers educational art classes, drop-in studio…
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Agriculture and BNSF Railway go way back—since the 1800s, in fact. For generations, we’ve teamed up with farmers, producers, distributors, and everyone in between to keep America’s food and energy supply strong. So, it’s no surprise that many of our employees come from rural areas with deep ties to the industry. Meet Tim Fanning, an…
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In the northwestern corner of Idaho, there’s a lesser-known spot making a big impact—the Hauser refueling facility. For 20 years now, it has been quietly helping to keep freight moving smoothly throughout the Northwest. Since it opened two decades ago, this facility has played a key role in quickly servicing and refueling locomotives along one…
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“One is too many.” That’s the guiding motto of the Northwest South Operations team, first adopted back in 2016. On the surface, it’s a pithy statement, but to the over 200 members on the operations team who work by the motto, these few words carry a lot of weight. So far this year, the Washington…
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Spokane, the largest city on BNSF’s northern transcontinental rail line, has a rich history tightly entwined with railroading in the Pacific Northwest. Since the arrival of BNSF predecessors like the Northern Pacific in 1881, Spokane has served as a pivotal center for the railroads. Known as the “Imperial City,” Spokane became a key gateway to…
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For BNSF, the safety of the communities we serve across our 32,500-mile route network, as well as our 37,000 employees, remains the highest priority. This commitment is reflected in our performance in 2023, a record year for workplace safety in the company’s 175-year history. We achieved this safety milestone through a groundbreaking Transportation Safety Agreement,…
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Turning used restaurant cooking oil and other organic waste into fuel may just be the modern equivalent of turning lemons into lemonade. Recognizing the benefits of these materials, BNSF is actively involved in the biofuels industry, including transporting unconventional feedstocks that are increasingly recognized for their role in sustainable energy production. It’s a business that’s…
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