BNSF Railway

The BNSF Railway (reporting mark BNSF) is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, second to the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) (its primary competitor for Western U.S. freight), and is one of seven North American Class I railroads. It has 48,000 employees, 32,500 miles (52,300 km) of track in 28 states, and over 8,000 locomotives. It has three transcontinental routes that provide high-speed links between the western and eastern United States. BNSF trains traveled over 169 million miles in 2010, more than any other North American railroad. The BNSF and UP have a duopoly on all transcontinental freight rail lines in the Western U.S. and shares trackage rights over thousands of miles of track.

According to corporate press releases, the BNSF Railway is among the top transporters of intermodal freight in North America. It also hauls bulk cargo. For instance, the railroad hauls enough coal to generate roughly ten percent of the electricity produced in the United States.

BNSF Railway (Metra)

The BNSF Railway Line is a Metra commuter rail line operated by the BNSF Railway in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. In 2010, the BNSF Railway Line continued to have the highest weekday ridership (average 64,600) of the 11 Metra lines. (Metra does not refer to its lines by particular colors, but the timetable accents for the BNSF line are "Cascade Green," like the paint of the Burlington Northern Railroad.) In April 2014, the public timetable (published March 11, 2012) showed 47 trains leaving Chicago each weekday, of which 31 run to Aurora. Of the 16 trains that do not reach Aurora, 3 terminate at Westmont, 5 at Route 59, 6 at Fairview Avenue, 1 at Brookfield, and 1 at Downers Grove-Main St.

The east end is Union Station in downtown Chicago. The line traverses Chicago and its western and far western suburbs to Aurora. BNSF Railway operates it under a "purchase of service agreement" with Metra; management and crews are BNSF employees and Metra owns the equipment. The June 2007 timetable shows a 70 mph maximum allowed speed for passenger trains.

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Soledad

by: Pensive

Cuando menciono tu nombre
Tu bello rostro me observa
Lloro por tu perdón y es que
Imagino que me extrañas.
Y cada noche al dormir
Perfecta en mi mente es
Y todo lo que te diré
Explica porque me siento así.
Count the stars, steal the moon
I'd do this all just for you
Nothing's good enough.
I'm trying to love you
Just tell me what should I do
Nothing's good enough.
Caught in this soledad.
Si supieras cuanto me importas
Sentirte así, tocar tu piel
Pero no sabes la verdad
Te ciegas al amor real.
Qué mas te puedo dar no sé
Intento una y otra vez
Nunca dirás que me amas
El primer beso no olvidaré.
Count the stars, steal the moon
I'd do this all just for you
Nothing's good enough.
I'm trying to love you
Just tell me what should I do
Nothing's good enough.
From here 'til eternity I'm lost without your love
Watch the waves come rolling in and pray they bring you back
again.
Y déjame creer
Que tu me amas también
Y déjame soñar
Contigo hasta el final.
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Latest News for: bnsf

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DET Auction Announcement for Monday, March 24, 2025 (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
BNSF will hold the following DET auctions on Monday, March 24 ... If you have any questions, please email COTs@bnsf.com ... BNSF Railway Company ...
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DET, Pulse, Unit and Single Car COT Auctions for the Week of March 24, 2025 (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
). Date. Mar 21, 2025. DET, Unit and Single COT Offers ... Pulse COTs ... BNSF Railway Company published this content on March 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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Update on Current Network Conditions and Southern Transcon Recovery Efforts (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
The BNSF network is currently experiencing challenges, particularly on the Southern Transcon, due to excessive and extended winds exceeding 75 MPH that have impacted service consistency, alongside unexpected service incidents.
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Sam’s Club, BNSF rail project hot topics at High Desert Economic Symposium: Key highlights

Daily Press Victorville 21 Mar 2025
The new Sam’s Club is expected to bring jobs, increase sales tax revenue, and offer high-quality products and services to Hesperia and the High Desert, city officials stated.Barstow’s BNSF Railway project.
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Springfield will raise Jefferson Avenue Footbridge with BNSF footing most of cost

Springfield News-Leader 20 Mar 2025
On Tuesday, Springfield City Council approved a funding agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the project. BNSF operates 13 tracks below the bridge, which has been closed since March 2016.
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Data Security Enhancements (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2025
If you have any questions or you wish to access your shipment data through an API, please contact your BNSF marketing representative or BNSF Customer Support via Message Us (select "Web ...
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BNSF wants another extension for massive Valley rail project's rezoning vote

Business Journal 18 Mar 2025
The vote was slated to happen in late March, and if approved, would allow BNSF to move ahead with a proposed $3.2 billion Valley rail and logistics complex. The project has faced stiff opposition from area residents ... .
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U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada Important Update on Class 3 Flammable Liquid Tank Car Phase Out (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2025
As outlined in the requirements for both jurisdictions mentioned above, BNSF will start rejecting any billing for tank cars (whether loaded or containing empty residue) that are subject to the May 1st phase-out, beginning April 24th, 2025.
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Warren Buffett's railroad is dealing with a surge in train robberies. Yes, train robberies.

Business Insider 15 Mar 2025
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns the BNSF Railway ... The train robbers identify high-security containers on eastbound BNSF trains from California's Interstate 40 ... On January 13, a BNSF police ...
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DET, Pulse, Unit and Single Car COT Auctions for the Week of March 17, 2025 (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 14 Mar 2025
). Date. Mar 14, 2025. DET, Unit and Single COT Offers ... Disclaimer. BNSF Railway Company published this content on March 14, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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Intermodal Network Update for Friday, March 14, 2025 (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 14 Mar 2025
Average car velocity has increased by over 3% compared to the previous week, with BNSF teams achieving higher daily levels this week ... BNSF teams are in contact with local fire officials and have ...
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STB issues draft environmental statement on proposed border crossing railroad

Freight Waves 14 Mar 2025
Green Eagle also seeks to divert UP and BNSF Railway trains off the existing bridge and onto its new corridor. UP and trackage rights tenant BNSF currently operate 15 to 18 trains across the border ...
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BNSF asks to delay hearings on massive $3.2 billion railyard project in Wittmann

Azcentral 13 Mar 2025
Wittmann residents fear they can't stop massive BNSF railroad project. Fearing they can't stop BNSF's $3.2 billion development that would surround their equestrian neighborhood, Wittmann residents want to offer input.
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Final Report: Train Derailment near Templeton, IA (Bayard Subdivision) (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 08 Mar 2025
BNSF personnel responded and assessed the site ... BNSF Railway Company published this content on March 07, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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Initial Report: Train Derailment near Templeton, IA (Bayard Subdivision) (BNSF Railway Company)

Public Technologies 07 Mar 2025
BNSF personnel are responding to assess the affected area ... BNSF Railway Company published this content on March 07, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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