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Rail Volume Down 5 Percent in 2016, AAR Says

January 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Total rail traffic volume in the United States in 2016 was 26,587,351 carloads and intermodal units, down 5 percent or 1,389,323 carloads and intermodal units from the same point last year.

BNSF, J.B. Hunt Head to Arbitration Over Revenue Sharing

January 4, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) and J.B. Hunt Transport are heading to arbitration provided for in a Joint Service Agreement between the two companies.

BNSF, Kansas City Southern Launch New Joint Intermodal Service

December 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. and Kansas City Southern last month announced a new joint service to offer intermodal transportation.

BNSF Honored with President’s Award for Logistics Excellence

September 3, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway was recently honored with the 2015 recipient of the President’s Award for Logistics Excellence by Toyota Logistics Services.

BNSF Launching New Intermodal Service Between Pacific Northwest and Texas

September 2, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway will offer intermodal customers a new service option to move freight between the Pacific Northwest and Texas.

Amtrak Southwest Chief Derails Near Dodge City

March 15, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eight cars of Amtrak Southwest Chief, Train No. 4, derailed shortly after midnight Central Time on March 14.

BNSF Helps Revitalize Rail Yard to Support Growth in Permian Basin

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway earlier this month celebrated the opening of a new $45 million logistic center in Sweetwater, Texas.

BNSF Planning $6 Billion in Capital Expenditures in 2015

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. has announced that its planned capital expenditures for 2015 will be $6 billion, which the railroad says will go toward maintenance and expansion of the railroad in order to meet the expected demand for freight rail service.

500 Washington First Responders Receive Training from BNSF

September 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF is training 500 Washington first responders and by early October the railroad will surpass its goal of training 600 first responders in community hazmat trainings that are being held throughout the state.

Amtrak Empire Builder Detours Continue Due to BNSF Railway Track Work in North Dakota

September 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak will continue to temporarily detour the westbound Empire Builder (Train 7/27) in North Dakota due to ongoing BNSF Railway construction work.