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BNSF Spending $3.3 Billion on Capital Investments in 2018

February 6, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. plans to spend $3.3 billion on capital investments in 2018, a move that shows a continued focus on maintaining its network as well as expansion projects aimed at meeting customer demands, railroad officials said.

Feds Expect Railroads to Implement PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline

January 11, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal government is expecting railroads to implement positive train control (PTC) systems by the Congressionally mandated Dec. 31 deadline, Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a letter.

BNSF Announces Six Rail-Served Sites for Development

January 26, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. has announced six new BNSF Certified Sites that are optimal for customer development along its rail network.

BNSF Planning to Spend $3.4 Billion in 2017 on Capital Projects

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. is planning to spend $3.4 billion capital expenses in 2017, the railroad said.

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.