BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award

SANDPOINT, Idaho – BNSF receives a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award for the Sandpoint Junction Connector project in Idaho.

Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point

SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.

Celebrating Engineering Excellence

During National Engineers Week, we applaud our fantastic engineers who keep operations running smoothly, thanks to their creativity, expertise and dedication. BNSF team members who specialize in engineering are tackling service challenges, driving technological advancements and helping us meet the needs of our customers. Here are just a few of the many innovative team members helping to realize BNSF’s tremendous potential every day.

Seminole Gulf Railway Operates First Test Train Across Caloosahatchee River

FORT MYERS, Fla. – SGLR has operated its first test train across the entire span of the Caloosahatchee River after Hurricane Ian destroyed railroad bridges.

17 Short Line Rail Projects in Kansas Receive $16.5M

TOPEKA, Kan. – Through the Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP), 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects will receive a total $16.5 million.

OCTA Awarded $7.2M for Barrier Wall; Slope Movement Accelerates

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Freight traffic halted once more after crews observed accelerated movement of the slope in San Clemente, and OCTA received $7.2 million for a catchment wall.

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BNSF Settles Lawsuit With Private Landowners After 2018 Derailment

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed as of reporting, but BNSF has reportedly settled the lawsuit from the Kooima family over a 2018 derailment.

California State Sen. Blakespear Introduces Legislation To Revitalize Southern California Rail

SACRAMENTO –– Earlier this week, California State Sen. Catherine Blakespear introduced legislation to try to resolve and stabilize the problems on the LOSSAN corridor over the past several years.

Continued Slope Movement Halts Freight Traffic in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – Freight operations have stopped overnight after crews documented continued slope movement.

WATCH: DART Technology in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska – The State of Alaska reports a successful deployment and detonation of two CIL explosives on an unmanned UAS by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and Alaska DOT&PF.

NTSB Investigates Ohio Central Railroad Employee Fatality

JEWETT, Ohio – NTSB investigators have begun conducting observations and interviews regarding the fatality of a Ohio Central Railroad signal maintainer.

ICC Approves Upgrades in 3 Counties

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On February 8th, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved crossing upgrades in Iroquois, Adams, and Logan Counties.

North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.

Federal Railroad Administration Issues Order to Stop Operation of Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad in Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, the Federal Railroad Administration published an Emergency Order in the Federal Register that prevents operation of trains and other on-track equipment on the Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad (BNGR).

Union Pacific Opens New Phoenix Intermodal Terminal

PHOENIX, Ariz. Union Pacfic has opened a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix which will connect the Southwest with international ports in Southern California. The terminal opened on Feb. 1.

NS Engineering Teams Broke Records for Laying Rail

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern commends the work of its Capital Production Gangs for laying 556 miles of Program Rail.

OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.

Norfolk Southern Invests $472K to Improve Drainage Issue in Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Ohio – The Class I invests $472,000 to go toward repairing a drainage issue at the U.S. 20 underpass.

Union Pacific Begins Infrastructure Projects in Missouri

TRENTON, Mo. – Union Pacific crews are working near Trenton, Missouri to replace 83,000 ties and 17 miles of rail.

Norfolk Southern Improves Infrastructure in Ohio

CAMPBELLSTOWN, Ohio – Norfolk Southern removed double track and extended siding east to 15,000 feet in Ohio.

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