BNSF Railway
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Borderlands: Mexican rail blockade costing millions; Toyota, VW expanding in Mexico
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexican train blockade costing millions; Toyota…
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BNSF names new CEO
Kathryn M. Farmer will assume the role of president and CEO in January, taking the reins from current President and CEO Carl R. Ice. Ice…
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BNSF, Union Pacific help prevent spread of wildfires
The wildfires in Washington state aren’t a major threat to BNSF’s Washington operations, but the railroad deployed trains to help area first responders. Union Pacific…
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YRC Q3 update bucks improving industry trends
YRC Worldwide reported trends worse than its competitors for the first two months of the third quarter. Recent postings show the carrier is moving forward…
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American Shipper
Storm cleanup to cause Louisiana rail shippers some delay
Class I railroad crews will spend the next two days clearing downed trees and restoring electric power along tracks in southern Louisiana.
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BNSF closes maintenance facility in Montana
Volume declines for coal and energy, as well as customers’ changing business conditions, are factors behind the facility’s July closure.
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Company earnings
BNSF’s Q2 net earnings fall, but operating ratio improves
The COVID-19 pandemic dented BNSF’s profits and lowered rail volumes in the second quarter.
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Nebraska officials want answers on blocked rail crossings
The Nebraska Public Service Commission is preparing to file a complaint against BNSF, Union Pacific and Nebraska Central over blocked highway-rail grade crossings in Grand…
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Labor union presses railroads on additional coronavirus measures
With no end in sight to the pandemic in North America, BMWED says railroads should enhance worker safety.
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Federal court upholds ruling in favor of injured former BNSF employee
The former worker is entitled to over $3.1 million in compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages, and front pay.
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