BNSF has North America’s largest intermodal facilities spread across our network, where we use cranes to load containers on and off trains for further movement by railroad or by truck to their final destination. Some of these are wide-span electric cranes.
Used restaurant cooking oil, tallow and municipal solid waste might not be what most consider the next “big thing” given their “eww” factor, but these raw materials are gaining new respect as a solution to meeting the world’s needs for sustainable energy. That’s because they’re considered feedstocks, which are needed to produce biofuels, or renewable fuels.
If you’ve been through Salmon Bay in Seattle, you’ve likely seen the iconic Salmon Bay Rail Bridge, a transportation mainstay in the Pacific Northwest for more than 110 years. And now, thanks to a federal grant and support from BNSF, it will be revitalized to serve for many more years.
At BNSF, we take pride in knowing that each of our customers receives a superior experience. By listening to our customers, we’re able to continue growing and evolving to improve the resources
When BNSF embarked on a proof-of-concept to ship raw timber from Northern California and Oregon to a sawmill in Wyoming, it could best be described as a “back to the future” moment.
While every location where BNSF operates in 28 states and three Canadian provinces is vitally important, we have long had a strong focus on growth in the West. With the West Coast
Tradition is a hallmark of the railroad industry and for railroaders alike. Stanley “Shane” Mudge, Assistant Director, Network Control Systems (NCS), is a fourth-generation railroader at BNSF. From growing up in a foreman’s boxcar to starting his career with BNSF predecessor Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF or Santa Fe), Shane has continued his family’s legacy alongside his brother, Jay, and nephew, Shawn, marking 223 years of collective service—and still counting!
At BNSF, we strive to uphold a culture that has safety as its core value. Tom Bozyk, a locomotive engineer and hazmat response tech, is a prime example of a BNSF team member who not only lives those values, but also goes above and beyond to share high safety standards with others.
When it comes to safety at BNSF, there are many layers, starting from the ground up. Our Engineering team makes sure that our railroad track and all its components—roadbed, ballast, crossties, spikes, rail and more—are well maintained and dependable.
A railroader’s dedication doesn’t end when they retire; their connection to the industry lasts a lifetime.
