The West Coast is the largest trading partner with Asia and the Trans-Pacific trade. BNSF freight rail is a crucial connection, providing access to markets that shippers couldn’t otherwise access. Continuing investments in the best rail infrastructure that our nation has will keep the West Coast one of the world’s top gateways.
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Even in the harshest winter conditions, BNSF is hard at work ensuring our customers don’t experience delays. Click above to learn of all the ways BNSF is working to beat extreme weather.
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Heavy snowfall resulted in the temporary suspension of BNSF train service on the Hi Line Subdivision in Glacier National Park, Mont. BNSF employees and contractors responded with specialized equipment to safely restore service. Click on the video above to see how BNSF works to keep moving safely even in the harshest conditions.
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In recent days, as severe weather hit parts of BNSF’s North Region, employees have been working to maintain service under challenging conditions. This video shows teams on BNSF’s Montana Division operating rotary snow plows and other equipment to clear snow drifts. On the Mobridge Subdivision near Lemmon, S.D., for instance, snow drifts were as high…
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BNSF expanded its support of the race this year by becoming a corporate sponsor. BNSF employees from throughout the region participated in the race which starts at the top of Mount Spokane and runs across 200 miles on scenic highways, back roads and gravel roads to Sandpoint, Idaho.
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Here’s how BNSF lays double track on a solid foundation. Double track increases the network’s capacity by giving train dispatchers more options when directing traffic and by allowing planned maintenance to happen on one track while the other track is still in operation.
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BNSF Railway’s bridge inspectors know that safety affects everyone in the communities where we operate and the people who work at the railroad. They take the responsibilities of their job personally. Watch the video by clicking above.
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Just like your own circulatory system, BNSF’s rail network requires proactive and planned maintenance to keep things moving. Scheduled doctor’s visits give you information about how to prevent future illnesses; similarly, frequent, in-depth inspections help BNSF identify where we need to focus efforts to ensure rail safety and reliability. BNSF’s planned maintenance commitment is essential…
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BNSF Railway is offering Crude-by-Rail and Emergency Response Training to municipal first responders again in 2016. The program takes place over three days and covers basic knowledge, skills for responding to crude-by-rail incidents, with over 60% of training spent on field exercises. This is a no-cost training program.
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