BNSF wants N.D. bridge gone, but public will not let go
BNSF is telling the people of Bismarck, N.D., that if they want this baby they are going to have to take care of it for the rest of its life.
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UPDATED: Two freight train accidents during early hours of Aug. 12
Part of a BNSF freight train was knocked off the tracks north of Madras, Ore., early Monday morning. No injuries were reported and crews are at the scene assessing the damage. A
On appeal, BNSF flagger did not protect welder at rail yard
A court of appeals has ruled against BNSF in a case involving a welder who had to have his foot amputated after it was run over by an excavator.
See drone video of third train derailment in Iowa over the last 18 months
Crews in northwest Iowa are beginning to clear a derailment that happened the evening of July 31. No injuries have been reported at this time.
BNSF, Union Pacific claim they followed instructions for causeways
The construction of causeways has created a cause for concern in Case County, Neb. Actually, residents and local business owners are more than concerned, they are angry. After flooding hit the area
Midwest floods have maintenance crews scrambling to restore track
Record-setting floods have caused extensive damage to railroad infrastructure across large sections of the Midwest, prompting a surge in construction and repair work.
OmniTRAX adds two to board
OmniTRAX, Inc., has announced the election of Cameron Scott and David Garin to its Board of Directors.
BNSF details 2019 capex plans; $405 million for Texas, $245 million for California; $80 million for New Mexico
BNSF Railway Company will spend $650 million of its planned $3.57 billion capex for 2019 in Texas and California, as the Class 1 looks to boost capacity and efficiency in key routes.
BNSF 2019 capex: Up 5% to $3.57 billion
BNSF Railway will invest $3.57 billion in capital in 2019—a 5% increase from 2018—toward “maintaining and expanding its network with an unwavering focus on operating a safe railroad that meets customers’ demands.”
Construction, maintenance projects to close San Diego rail corridor this weekend
A series of track building and maintenance programs in the San Diego area will cause major headaches this weekend for four railroads when all train traffic is suspended on the San Diego