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  • BNSF Places 11-Mile Segment Along Southern Transcon
  • BNSF Rail Talk: Fallbridge Subdivision, A Key Agricultural Route, Gets Speedy New Bridge Makeover
  • BNSF Rail Talk: Capacity Where it Counts: BNSF Completes Major Network Expansion Projects

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rtands.com /1 day ago

BNSF Places 11-Mile Segment Along Southern Transcon

BNSF announced via social media that it has placed a new 11-mile segment of third main track into service. This track is located near Needles, California along the Class I’s Southe...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

BNSF Rail Talk: Fallbridge Subdivision, A Key Agricultural Route, Gets Speedy New Bridge Makeover

For our customers, a dependable rail network is essential – especially during peak shipping seasons. BNSF continues to invest in infrastructure to help strengthen key corridors tha...

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rtands.com /3 weeks ago

BNSF Rail Talk: Capacity Where it Counts: BNSF Completes Major Network Expansion Projects

BNSF Engineering teams recently completed capital expansion projects at three key locations on our network, bringing new capacity to the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast. This new...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

BNSF, CPKC, and CSX to request broad access to a combined UP-NS network

BNSF, CPKC and CSX want broad operating rights over a merged UP-NS network. The post BNSF, CPKC, and CSX to request broad access to a combined UP-NS network appeared first on Freig...

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rtands.com /3 weeks ago

BNSF Rail Talk: New BNSF Bridge Will Accommodate Trains for Next Century and Beyond

Three years after construction began on the new single-track railroad bridge at Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, the first trains crossed the Missouri River on September 16, 2026. A ...

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insurancejournal.com /5 days ago

BNSF Railway Sued for Firing Employee Because of Their Disability

BNSF Railway Company violated federal law when it fired an employee because of his disability after he requested a reasonable accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity C...

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wwbl.com /1 month ago

Another Profit Drain: Rail Fuel Surcharges Surge for US Farmers

A pair of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rear-train distributed power units help move an intermodal freight train westbound past grain elevators ...

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american-rails.com /5 days ago

Oct 18, Burlington Railroad (CB&Q): Map, History, Rosters, Photos

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the Burlington Route, ran from Chicago to Denver, the Twin Cities, and the Gulf. Steam built since 1900 and the diesel fleets are companion ro...

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rtands.com /3 weeks ago

Severe Weather Impacts BNSF Operations in the Southwest

What remains of Hurricane Polo has made its way to the Southwest and Southern Plains, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the El Paso Subdivision, leading to multiple was...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Burglary hits moving BNSF train as container catches fire in Riverside

The Los Angeles-to-Chicago train carried mixed freight when a container caught fire during a burglary. Riverside and Colton firefighters extinguished the blaze before BNSF Police t...

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rtands.com /1 week ago

BNSF Rail Talk: BNSF Crews Respond to Hurricane Polo Flooding Across the Southwest and Great Plains

Hurricane Polo brought heavy rain across parts of the Southwest and Great Plains in late September, causing flooding, road closures, power outages and damage to several BNSF rail l...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 16, Boston and Maine Railroad: "Route Of The Minute Man"

Boston & Maine—Andover & Wilmington 1833, NH charter June 27 1835. Eastern, Boston & Lowell, Fitchburg/Hoosac, Concord & Montreal. Section 77 March 12 1970. Guilfor...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 13, Railroads In The 2000s: Merger Freeze, Wisconsin Central & Buffett

U.S. railroads 2000–2010—Class I mileage 99,250 to 95,573. STB merger freeze March 17 2000, CN–WC Oct. 9 2001, BNSF Railway Jan. 24 2005, Buffett Nov. 3 2009.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 14, Railroads In The 2010s: PSR, Coal’s Decline & Positive Train Control

U.S. railroads 2010–2020—Class I mileage 95,573 to 91,773. Buffett closed BNSF Feb. 12 2010, Harrison at CP June 29 2012 and CSX 2017, PTC deadline Dec. 31 2018.

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fool.com /2 weeks ago

Billionaires Are Piling Into Union Pacific. Here's What They See.

If it can get its merger with Norfolk Southern approved, Union Pacific would be the nation's first coast-to-coast freight line.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 15, Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad: Map, Roster, Logo, Photos

Buffalo Creek & Gauley—Elk River Coal & Lumber, April 1 1904, Dundon–Widen. Last all-steam WV coal road, February 27 1965. All-time steam roster, #4 Baldwin 59472, Majestic...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 18, Boston & Maine Diesel Roster (All-Time)

Boston & Maine diesel—boxcab 1100 1935, Flying Yankee 6000, FTs, E7s, BL2s, GP7/GP9, GP38-2s and GP40-2s. All-time roster. Last steam July 23, 1956.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 15, Boston and Albany Railroad: Map & History

Boston & Albany Railroad—Boston & Worcester June 23 1831, Western Railroad across the Berkshires, merger 1867–70. NYC 99-year lease July 1 1900. Berkshires, New England Sta...

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freightwaves.com /4 weeks ago

STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senior adviser

The Surface Transportation Board strengthened its bench, adding two longtime railroad executives to its ranks.  The post STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senio...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 14, Railroads Of Today: Class I Map, PSR & the 2026 Industry

U.S. freight rail in 2026—six Class I railroads on a nearly 140,000-mile network. PSR as everyday practice, how the STB works, traffic mix, short lines and regionals.

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

Major chemical producer backs UP-NS merger

A major chemical producer boosted the UP-NS merger, saying the proposed transcon will help it reach eastern markets. The post Major chemical producer backs UP-NS merger appeared fi...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 18, Baltimore & Ohio (B&O): Diesel Roster (All-Time)

Baltimore & Ohio diesel—boxcab 1925, EMC 50 1935, EA 1937, FTs, F3s, F7s, FA-2s, sharks, GP7/GP9, GP30s after C&O 1963, SD50s 8576–8595 1984. All-time roster. Last steam 19...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Building A Bridge For The Future

The Wisconsin & Southern Railroad’s (WSOR) Merrimac bridge traces its history back more than 150 years. It first carried train traffic in 1874, and its last major upgrades were...

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american-rails.com /2 days ago

Oct 22, Gateway Western Railway: Map, Roster, History

Gateway Western Railway, reporting mark GWWR. Class II from Kansas City to East St. Louis. Kansas City Southern control May 5, 1997. The 1992 diesel fleet, with serials and order n...

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