Weeks of rain and snow caused a rockslide in Washington this February, triggering a slide fence alarm along a main track. Fortunately, BNSF uses nearly 540,000 feet of rockslide detection systems across the network to help protect trains and people. When the system is activated, signals automatically reduce train speeds on both sides of the…
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BNSF’s agricultural business delivered a strong year in 2025, highlighted by record performance in key commodities. Corn reached an all-time annual record and its highest level since 2018, while oilseeds and meals and ethanol also set new annual volume records. The year also brought unusual global market shifts, including a five-month pause in soybean exports…
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Safety starts with people, and in 2025, BNSF’s Mechanical Division out of Vancouver, Washington, helped deliver the railroad’s best safety year in its 177-year history. This team, along with others across the country, was recognized with Safety Bell Awards, honoring outstanding performance and a shared commitment to looking out for one another every day. “I’m…
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A new chapter in Pacific Northwest dairy is underway in Pasco, Washington. Darigold has opened a major processing facility at a BNSF Railway Certified Site, designed to reduce delays and speed projects from planning to operation. The 150-acre Reimann Industrial Center sits within the Port of Pasco and offers direct rail access along with utilities…
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During the busiest time of year, BNSF employees across our network stepped up to support the communities they call home. One standout effort came from our team in Vancouver, Washington. Employees from the terminal, mechanical shops, and engineering departments came together to fill six large barrels with toys. Thanks to their generosity, the donations were…
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December’s atmospheric river storms brought a serious test to BNSF’s Pacific Northwest network. More than 17 inches of rain fell in parts of the Cascade Range, which swelled rivers to record levels and flooded sections of track across western Washington. Four subdivisions on the Northwest Division were affected, including one with severe washouts and ballast…
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