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Freight Rail Adds $28.5 Billion and 342,000 Jobs to Washington State Economy, Study Finds

That's the conservative estimate of an economic study commissioned by the Washington Council on International Trade and BNSF. More...

Carl Sandburg College Unveils Railroad Training Site in Galesburg

The Illinois college is launching two programs to help fill electrical and mechanical jobs. More...

Emergency Responders from 12 States Attend Specialized Training

BNSF underwrites three-day session in Pueblo, Colo. to prepare local responders.More...

BNSF Pledges $3 Million to Support USO's Veteran Hiring Initiatives

The BNSF Railway Foundation announced a $3 million pledge to support USO hiring initiatives for active duty men and women transitioning out of the military. More...

CEO Carl Ice: BNSF Will Meet The Future With Tough-Minded Optimism

Railroads can expand capacity in four ways: add people, locomotives, train cars and infrastructure. BNSF is doing all four. More...

BNSF’s History and Legacy

Today's BNSF is the result of more than 390 railroad lines that merged or were acquired during our 160-year history. Flip through the pages of our Historical Overview or view as a PDF.