Automotive Network Update for Friday, August 29, 2025

Operational Performance
BNSF operating teams are generating improved performance and building on the positive momentum going into the holiday weekend. Average car velocity increased nearly 2% versus the prior week. Terminal dwell remains steady as compared to the prior week’s average and levels in July. Our local service compliance measure, which reflects our timeliness in handling carload freight, is above 90% and improved compared to both the previous week and the prior month.
 

Labor Day Operating Plan
BNSF will operate automotive trains over the Labor Day holiday and our automotive facilities will remain fully staffed and open for haulaway during normal scheduled hours. Connecting carriers who have reduced operations for the holiday may cause delays on interline traffic. As a result, we anticipate some extending of our service schedules as we consolidate volumes to fill trains. We expect shipments arriving on the holiday, Monday, September 1, may experience delays of 24 hours.

Please click here for more information on the Automotive Labor Day Operating Plan.
 
Service Expectations for the Week Ahead
Most of the network is expected to operate under favorable conditions throughout the Labor Day weekend; however, multiple thunderstorms are forecasted for the Plains and Deep South. Heavy rain and possible flash flooding could impact Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas during the holiday. BNSF teams will closely monitor the tracks and infrastructure for weather-related issues and take necessary precautions to ensure safe operations.
 
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