BNSF Railway Tagged Articles

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A photograph of a BNSF locomotive hauling intermodal containers across a desert.

Joanna MarshMonday, May 3, 2021

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BNSF’s parent company responds to KCS merger activity

Executives with parent company Berkshire Hathaway expect BNSF to take steps to protect the railroad’s franchise as the merger between Kansas City Southern and one…

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Joanna MarshMonday, April 12, 2021

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NTSB investigates death of BNSF conductor in Missouri

National Transportation Safety Board investigators will look into what led to the death of a 24-year veteran of BNSF at a customer facility in Missouri.

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A photograph of a freight train passing through a field while a construction vehicle is in the field.

Joanna MarshFriday, March 12, 2021

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House hearing witnesses argue rail more relevant to economy than ever

Witnesses at a U.S. House hearing on Wednesday stressed the need for a multimodal approach in federal support of the railroads, citing freight rail’s connection…

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A photograph of BNSF locomotives crossing a bridge.

Joanna MarshThursday, March 4, 2021

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NTSB to investigate fatality at BNSF rail yard in Southern California

Three investigators will try to determine what caused the death of a BNSF worker on Wednesday at a rail yard near Los Angeles.

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A composite image. The top image is a bar graph. The bottom image is a BNSF train crossing a bridge.

Joanna MarshMonday, March 1, 2021

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BNSF’s fourth-quarter 2020 net profit up 5%

Lower fuel expenses helped privately held BNSF’s net income grow by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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A photograph of a BNSF train traveling through a snowy field.

Joanna MarshWednesday, February 17, 2021

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Could more cars be made in America after USMCA?

The trade agreement’s rules governing how much of a car must consist of North American parts could incentivize automakers to set up more assembly plants…

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