A ‘BIG’ Step for Barstow. A Giant Leap for the Supply Chain.

BNSF is proud to announce it will build a new integrated rail complex in Barstow, California, that will transform regional economies, reduce traffic on Southern California roadways, and add critical efficiencies to our nation’s supply chain. Dubbed the Barstow International Gateway (BIG), the 4,500-acre, first-of-its-kind integrated rail project consists of a rail yard, intermodal facility,

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New Funding for Historic Seattle Rail Bridge

This summer, BNSF’s century-old Salmon Bay Rail Bridge in Seattle received $25 million from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant program. This generous funding, in addition to $70 million from BNSF, will rehabilitate the iconic bridge and ensure it remains operational for 50 more years. It’s imperative that the Salmon Bay Rail Bridge—a gateway to

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New App Makes Getting Wind Data a Breeze

As a common carrier operating in diverse conditions across vast landscapes, BNSF is constantly monitoring all aspects of weather, including the wind. Here in the Pacific Northwest, train crews use new technologies to track the wind and ensure safe passage through the region. BNSF has a network of wind stations across the system that measure

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Sandpoint Bridge Construction is Right on Schedule

The Sandpoint Junction Connector bridge project is chugging along right on – or ahead of – schedule. To meet the growing needs of the communities BNSF serves, BNSF is building a second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille adjacent to the existing rail bridge. BNSF is also building new bridges over Sand Creek and Bridge

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Sandpoint Junction Connector Project is Underway and on Schedule

Construction of the new BNSF railroad bridge across Lake Pend Oreille is proceeding on schedule. Pile driving has been substantially completed over the lake, and construction crews are starting to install pier caps and bridge girders. During these last summer days, BNSF reminds boaters and recreationists to avoid the construction area and provide a wide

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