• Rail Talk

    Rail Talk

    Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, communities and our heritage.

    Rail Talk
    • Rail Talk Overview
    • Safety

      Safety

      At BNSF, nothing is more important than safety. Here we highlight stories centered on our safety culture and why it is ingrained in everything we do.

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    • Service

      Service

      BNSF plays a vital role in our economy’s supply chain, moving freight across our nation every day. Here we explore how our investments and innovations enable the reliable and efficient delivery of freight.

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    • Innovatiion

      Innovatiion

      BNSF is forever proud of its heritage and history, and we combine that with a never-ending drive to explore new technologies and approaches where appropriate to enhance safety and efficiency. These stories highlight some of our favorite examples of how we apply innovation to railroading.

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    • People

      People

      Railroading is a big world filled with impressive and interesting people. In these stories you'll meet some of the thousands of diverse, talented, and dedicated employees who do their part to keep freight moving for our customers.

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    • Community

      Community

      BNSF doesn’t just move freight; we connect with people and communities along the way. Here we focus on topics that illustrate our commitment to where we live and work.

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    • Heritage

      Heritage

      For nearly 170 years, BNSF has been safely and efficiently transporting freight and helping shape our country's history. Here we demonstrate how BNSF's legacy makes us confident in our future.

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  • News & Media

    News & Media

    Welcome to the BNSF newsroom. Here, you’ll find news releases, customer notifications and media assets available for use by news organizations. Looking for a media contact within BNSF? Get in touch with us using the Media Contacts list on the left.

    News & Media
    • News & Media Overview
    • News Releases

      News Releases

      Stay current with what BNSF is doing to operate a safe rail network, on our network, in the communities through which we operate and the services we offer.

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    • Customer Notifications

      Customer Notifications Overview

      • Service Advisories
      • Pricing Updates
      • Facility Updates
      • bnsf.com Updates
      • Customer Letters
      • Track Maintenance
      • Network Update
      • Marketing News
    • Network Update

      Network Update

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    • Marketing News

      Marketing News

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    • Media Resources

      Media Resources

      Find images, videos and PDFs that help tell you more about BNSF.

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    • Media Requests

      Media Requests

      Need to talk with someone at BNSF about a news report you’re putting together? Find the right person at BNSF to help you.

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  • Retirees

    Retirees

    Retirees may not work at BNSF any longer, but many are active in their communities and play an important role as unofficial ambassadors for BNSF.

    Check this site for information about benefits and retirement plans.

    Retirees
    • Retirees Overview
    • Exempt Retirees

      Exempt Retirees Overview

      • Medicare-Eligible Benefits Enrollment
      • BN or SF Retiree Pre-Medicare
      • SF Retiree - Medicare
      • BN Retiree - Medicare
      • BNSF Retiree
      • Exempt Retirees FAQs
      • Exempt Retirees Contact
    • Scheduled Retirees

      Scheduled Retirees

      Find the right person to help you with your retirement benefit questions, including health insurance, the Employee Assistance Program and payroll.

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    • BNSF Alumni Association

      BNSF Alumni Association

      We all have one thing in common: we worked at BNSF Railway or one of its predecessor railroads.

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  • Suppliers

    Suppliers

    BNSF purchases material and service items from an extensive list of sources. We seek to acquire quality goods and services at the lowest total cost of ownership by working resourcefully, efficiently, effectively and ethically with both current and prospective suppliers.

    Suppliers
    • Suppliers Overview
    • Supplier Relationship

      Supplier Relationship

      Learn more about what it means to do business with BNSF and the process we use for working with suppliers.

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    • Diverse Business Enterprise

      Diverse Business Enterprise

      We are committed to proactively identify, attract and develop long-term partnerships with certified minority, woman and veteran-owned and small disadvantaged businesses, while fulfilling BNSF Vision and Values.

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    • Supplier Contacts

      Supplier Contacts

      Use this page to find the right person at BNSF to answer your supplier questions.

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  • Contact Us
  • Login / Register

    Employees

    Log in to the Employee Portal to access safety rulebooks, pay and benefits information, sign up for training opportunities and more.

    Notice!
    Payroll, Finance and some HR functions will be unavailable on 2/8/2022 from 07:00pm to 07:30pm CST

    • BNSF Employee Portal

    Suppliers

    Log in to get the latest information on your invoices, payments and purchase orders.

    Notice!
    Scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 11th from 9:45 am to 12:00 noon CST. You might lose access or be unable to login between 9:45 am to 10:15 am CST. For any access issues between 10:45 am to 11:45 am CST, please refresh or retry logging in again. Sorry for any inconvenience.

    • Supplier Portal
    • How to Register for the Supplier Portal

    Customers

    BNSF's secure customer website enables shipment tracking, bill payment, and more.

    Notice!
    Scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 11th from 9:45 am to 12:00 noon CST. You might lose access or be unable to login between 9:45 am to 10:15 am CST. For any access issues between 10:45 am to 11:45 am CST, please refresh or retry logging in again. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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  • Ship with BNSF

    Ship with BNSF

    From the materials that help create products people use every day to the actual finished products, our consistent and cost-effective service takes products of any size to customers when and where they need them.

    No matter what you're shipping, BNSF has a service to meet your needs.

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    • Ship with BNSF Overview
    • New to Rail or BNSF?

      New to Rail or BNSF?

      Learn how easy it is to become a BNSF customer. We will show you how to get a rate, ship, track and manage your account by using our online tools.

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    • Rail Development

      Rail Development

      Are you developing a new facility or looking to expand? You can rely on BNSF’s team of experts to help educate you on the benefits of incorporating our rail network into your supply chain. BNSF’s Economic Development team can help guide you through the process of expanding, developing or selecting a site.

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    • Sustainability for Customers

      Sustainability for Customers

      Rail is the most environmentally efficient mode of surface transportation and at BNSF we are committed to improving the efficiency of our network in a way that benefits both our customers and the environment.

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    • Agricultural Products

      Agricultural Products Overview

      Agriculture

      • Field Crops
      • Field Crop Products

      Chemicals, Fertilizers & Plastics

      • Fertilizers

      Food & Beverages

      • Bulk Foods
      • Fresh & Frozen

      Renewable Fuels

      • Ethanol
      • Renewable Fuels
    • Automotive Products

      Automotive Products Overview

      • Finished Vehicles
      • Vehicle Parts
    • Consumer Products - Intermodal

      Consumer Products - Intermodal Overview

      Intermodal

      • Intermodal Overview

      Intermodal - Innovation

      • Videos & Case Studies

      Intermodal - Optionality

      • Service Options & References
      • Shippers
      • Ocean Carriers
      • Motor Carriers
      • Other Logistics Providers
      • The West Coast Advantage

      Intermodal - Contacts

      • Reach Our Intermodal Team

      Intermodal - Capacity

      • Maps & Shipping Locations
      • Intermodal Facility Listings
      • Intermodal Map - Detailed
      • Intermodal Map - Overview

      Intermodal - Additional Resources

      • Frequently Ask Questions
      • Sustainable Solutions
    • Energy

      Energy Overview

      Fuels

      • Coal
      • Crude & LPG
      • Ethanol
      • Refined Products
      • Renewable Fuels

      Energy Infrastructure

      • Pipe
      • Wind Energy Products
    • Food & Beverages

      Food & Beverages Overview

      • Beverages
      • Bulk Foods
      • Canned & Boxed
      • Fresh& Frozen Foods
    • Industrial Products

      Industrial Products Overview

      Chemicals, Fertilizers, Plastics

      • Chemicals
      • Fertilizers
      • Plastics

      Construction

      • Building Materials
      • Cement
      • Lumber
      • Panel Products
      • Paper Products
      • Pipe (Steel Products)
      • Steel Products

      Fuels

      • Coal
      • Crude & LPG
      • Refined Products

      Machinery & Oversized

      • Wind Energy Products
      • Other Oversized

      Metals & Minerals

      • Aggregates
      • Aluminum & Non-Ferrous
      • Other Minerals

      Solid Waste & Refuse

      • Solid Waste & Refuse
    • Maps & Shipping Locations

      Maps & Shipping Locations Overview

      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico (English)
      • Mexico (Español)
      • Overseas
      • BNSF Ports
      • Coal Mine Guide
      • Rail Network Maps
      • Shortlines
      • Team Tracks
    • Ways of Shipping

      Ways of Shipping Overview

      • Intermodal
      • Temperature-Controlled
      • Individual Railcar
      • Dedicated Train Service
      • Machinery and Oversized Shipments
      • Door to Door (Transload)
      • Shortline Services
      • Equipment
    • Support Services

      Support Services Overview

      • Demurrage and Storage
      • Loading & Shipment Safety
      • Cargo Loss and Damage Claims
      • Security Solutions
      • bnsf.com Tools
      • Customer Assistance
      • Driver and Dispatcher Services
      • Facility Listings
      • OT-57 (Private Car Registration)
    • Customer Notifications

      Customer Notifications Overview

      • Service Advisories
      • Marketing News
      • Pricing Updates
      • Facility Updates
      • bnsf.com Updates
      • Customer Letters
      • Track Maintenance
    • Pricing & Tools

      Pricing & Tools Overview

      Pricing Tools

      • Published Rates
      • Agricultural Prices
      • Industrial Products Rate Groups
      • Industrial Products Rate Calendar
      • Fuel Surcharge
      • Finance Charges
      • Demurrage and Storage
      • STCC/Commodity Lookup

      Transit, Routing and Speed Tools

      • Intermodal Advisor
      • Get a Freight Rate
      • Carload Schedules
      • Carbon Estimator
      • Display Lot Location
      • Serving Carrier Reciprocal Switch Inquiry
      • Calculate ALK Rail Miles
      • Station Lookup
  • In the Community

    In the Community

    For 170 years, BNSF Railway has been an essential connector – safely and efficiently transporting freight from point A to point B. But we don't just move freight; we touch people and communities along the way. We're proud to tell our story and how we strive to be a trusted partner worthy of your respect.

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    • In the Community Overview
    • Safety & Security

      Safety & Security Overview

      • Bridge Safety & Inspection
      • Hazmat Safety
      • Inspection & Detection
      • Joint Labor Initiatives
      • Police Team
      • Positive Train Control (PTC)
      • Railroad Grade Crossings
      • Rail Safety
      • Safety for Authorized Visitors
      • Safety & Technical Training
      • Train Horn
    • Environment

      Environment Overview

      Emissions Reduction

      • Air Quality
      • Carbon Estimator
      • Corporate Sustainability Report
      • Fuel Efficiency
      • Green Technology
      • Highway Congestion

      Hazardous Materials

      • First Responder Training
      • Hazardous Materials Information Request
      • Hazmat Safety
      • Responsible Care
    • Community Support

      Community Support Overview

      • BNSF Railway Foundation
      • Tribal Relations
    • Public Projects

      Public Projects

      BNSF’s Public Projects team is the point of contact for the communities we serve when they desire to deliver infrastructure projects that cross, intersect, or parallel BNSF’s network in some way.

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    • Friends of BNSF

      Friends of BNSF

      Friends of BNSF is a community for people who have a connection to or affinity for BNSF. It's a way to stay informed about the company, learn more about how freight rail contributes to our way of life, explore the company's rich history and connect with other BNSF supporters.

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    • Frequently Asked Questions

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Get the answers to the questions most commonly asked about BNSF.

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    • Contact Us

      Contact Us

      Find the right person at BNSF to answer your question by filling out our form.

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    • BNSF Store

      BNSF Store

      Shop online for BNSF-branded merchandise.

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  • About BNSF

    About BNSF

    BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For 170 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy.

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    • About BNSF Overview
    • Our Executive Team

      Our Executive Team

      View profiles on our Executive Team.

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    • Our Vision and Values

      Our Vision and Values

      Our vision is to realize BNSF's tremendous potential by providing transportation services that consistently meet our customers' expectations.

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    • Our Railroad

      Our Railroad

      Today's BNSF Railway is the product of nearly 400 different railroad lines that merged or were acquired over the course of 170 years.

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    • Financial Information

      Financial Information Overview

      • Fixed Income Investors
      • Performance Summary

      SEC Filings

      • Form 10-K Filings
      • Form 10-Q Filings
      • Form 8-K Filings
      • Form SD Filings

      Other Information

      • BNSF Railway Company Financials
      • Surface Transportation Board Reports
      • Weekly Carload Reports
      • Former BNI Stockholders
    • FAQs

      FAQs

      Get the answers to the questions most commonly asked about BNSF.

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    • Awards & Honors

      Awards & Honors

      At BNSF, we are proud and honored to receive recognitions from various organizations. Please have a look here to see what other groups are saying about BNSF Railway.

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    • Virtual Train Tour

      Virtual Train Tour

      Learn more about our trains, how we operate them, and the variety of railcars we haul, in the informative BNSF Virtual Train Tour.

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    • Contact Us

      Contact Us

      At BNSF, we are committed to providing you the information you need to make informed transportation decisions. If you would like more information on any of the subjects contained in this section, please feel free to contact us.

      CONTACT US
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Awards & Honors

At BNSF, we are honored to receive recognitions from various organizations. Please have a look here to see what other groups are saying about BNSF Railway.


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American Indian Science and Engineering Society's Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals 2020


Training Magazine's Training Top 125 2020

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