When fire destroyed a 120‑year‑old bridge on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad earlier this summer, BNSF’s Kasie Howland didn’t hesitate to step in. The general director of line maintenance, who calls herself a “bridge nerd,” volunteered her time and expertise to help the nonprofit railroad plan its next steps. The April 30th fire consumed nearly…
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For the second straight year, BNSF Railway awarded the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) with the “Tracking to Zero” award. This award is presented to states that average fewer than one grade crossing incident per one million BNSF train miles traveled in their respective jurisdictions. Idaho also received this award in 2024, the inaugural year of…
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What began in 2020 as a small BMX youth team supported by local parents and a bike shop in Kent, Washington, has grown into Cycle Therapy Racing—a nonprofit co-founded by BNSF Switchman Brent Azus. “Six months after the nonprofit label was approved, we started resonating with folks who use cycling for therapy and mental health,”…
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After noting that most people are visual learners, roadmaster Cameron Henderson began exploring how to integrate visual techniques into BNSF’s safety programs. “If I read a manual, even out loud, only a small amount of the population (35%) will absorb it because they are audible learners,” Henderson explained. “However, when I point my finger in…
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