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Growth is good: BNSF’s enduring commitment to our customers

As another year begins, BNSF Railway continues to grow. In 2023, we devoted over $700 million to expansion and efficiency projects. From completing a six-mile segment of double track in south-central Kansas along our Southern Transcon route and beginning a multi-year expansion project at our intermodal facility in Stockton, California, BNSF is committed to growth.

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Getting into the 'rithm: New switching technology boosts safety, efficiency

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BNSF welcomes Montana Rail Link

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How sweet it is: Delivering treats to Mexican candy store via intermodal

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No tracks? No problem—that’s why we have transload

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Going with the grain to serve elevators big and small

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BNSF helping to fuel a sustainable tomorrow

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BNSF’s confection connection keeps getting sweeter with time

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BNSF ready to help give Salmon Bay Bridge a lift

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BNSF ready for fall: From harvest to market

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Creating a superior customer experience with new, improved technologies

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Logging success in the Northwest

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Capacity, efficiency projects demonstrate BNSF’s commitment to growth in the West

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BNSF’s Argentine Yard gets facelift in less than 48 hours

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Near or far, BNSF locomotives stand out wherever they are

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A new chapter for West Coast freight: How BNSF is ready to support customers’ supply chains

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Driving success: BNSF steps on the gas to help automakers meet surging demand

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BNSF and Uline: Building trust and loyalty is all part of the package

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Out with the old, in with the new: How a tie gang replaces ties

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Where tracks to safety begin

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‘Graining’ business again at Duluth: Historic elevator and dock resume operations

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A century-old partnership still ‘flours’ today

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Why Barstow International Gateway is a BIG deal

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Taking care of business, 120 feet up: Bridge deck replacement goes without a hitch

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“Braking” news: Key component of Northtown’s hump yard gets replacement and upgrade

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Wrapping up extra capacity just in time for holiday season

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New rail bypass in Willmar, Minnesota, good for customers, community and railroad

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Taking riders off the road and onto rail: BNSF operates trains for passenger rail services

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Production gang boosts network efficiency in Minnesota, just in time for harvest season

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Relationships, trust are key to BNSF Mexico's success

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BNSF Canada: Celebrating our employees and customers north of the border

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Celebrating National Ag Day: Growing a bright future for generations to come

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Leaders Count: A conversation with Tom Williams, group VP of Consumer Products

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How BNSF uses gravity to sort rail cars, build trains

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Bracing for impact: How BNSF prepares for recovery when hurricanes approach

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Track to the future: Southern Transcon work continues a long legacy

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Totally intermodal: The big facilities that get freight where it needs to go

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When temperatures dropped, we didn’t stop

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Online shopping clicks with consumers during pandemic

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Plowing ahead: Heavy snowfall is no problem for BNSF’s rotary snowplows

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Ahead of the pack: BNSF team helps customers ship canned foods safely

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Precious cargo: BNSF helps family recover treasured belongings

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BNSF plastics customer pivots to aid health workers

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BNSF, producers keep food moving to America’s store shelves

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Delivering what matters: BNSF works with customers to move essential goods during pandemic

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We work round the clock to keep holiday tables stocked, wish lists filled

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Sports fans: did you know the journey of your team apparel may start on rail?

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How BNSF “Grains” Perspective with Agricultural Customers

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Trains, tanks and troops: How BNSF has long supported the U.S. military

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Making the grade: How BNSF maintenance is planned and performed

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BNSF puts customers' growth on track with Logistics Centers

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We Go to Great Lengths (and Heights and Widths) for Customers

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BNSF helps deliver Christmas wishes

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The Southern Transcon: Rail's Super Highway

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