BNSF launches website for rail advocates

BNSF has launched a website dedicated to providing exclusive content to the friends, allies and advocates interested in BNSF or freight rail transportation. Those who join the 'Friends of BNSF' website will gain access to articles, documents, photos and videos, many of which are not available anywhere else. "Friends of BNSF will allow us to keep the community informed about issues that are important to freight rail transportation and its role in the U.S. economy," said John Ambler, BNSF vice president, corporate relations. "Rail fans, freight rail advocates, members of communities in which BNSF operates and of course our employees and retirees are all welcome at Friends of BNSF." Members will be able to view special news articles and videos, explore a one-of-a-kind resource library packed with company information, download exclusive wallpaper, ringtones and a screensaver. The website will display treasures from BNSF's extensive historical archives. Members can explore the long history of the railroad and its predecessors through historical photos and videos, authentic maps and documents and classic brochures and advertisements. Membership at Friends of BNSF is free, but visitors are required to provide an e-mail address in order to join the site. Friends of BNSF will be updated with new content regularly. Members can elect to receive e-mail notifications when new content is posted in their selected areas of interest. Visit friendsofbnsf.com to join.