Getting a better look at BNSF’s track
BNSF recently reported that new equipment has been installed on their geometry cars. The system is called Track Health Optical Recognition, or THOR.
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Bells & Whistles—Calif. high-speed rail takes another hit
Historic Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge one step closer to demolition ‘Inherently dangerous’ Illinois railroad crossing could be wiped out soon NTSB issues preliminary report on investigation of railway employee fatality Will the BART/Millbrae
NTSB issues preliminary report on investigation of railway employee fatality
On March 3 of this year, a BNSF conductor died in a La Mirada, California rail yard accident.
Historic Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge one step closer to demolition
The Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge was struck hard on April 5. That’s when the Burleigh County Commission voted to end a partnership with Friends of the Rail Bridge.
Rail Group On Air: Commuter Rail Coalition San Diego Pathing Study with NCTD and BNSF
In this Rail Group On Air podcast, part of our series with the Commuter Rail Coalition, North County Transit District Executive Director and CEO Matt Tucker, BNSF Assistant Vice President Passenger Operations DJ Mitchell and CRC Executive Director KellyAnne Gallagher discuss the San Diego Pathing Study with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.
How much more? Cost of crash wall on Southwest line in Minnesota spikes 356%
The Metropolitan Council knows who is going to pay for this wall, but the new price is staggering.
Bells & Whistles—LIRR investigates demolition that trapped signal workers
Gateway Project rail tunnel cost escalates due to U.S. DOT delay With BNSF out of the picture, Minneapolis officials come up with new answers for Blue Line extension Demolition of building, part
With BNSF out of the picture, Minneapolis officials come up with new answers for Blue Line extension
After failing to come to terms with BNSF, Minneapolis officials are breaking off on their own for alternative route options for the Bottineau Blue Line light-rail project.
BNSF suffers hazmat derailment near Ludlow, Calif.
A BNSF train traveling west on Wednesday derailed near Ludlow, Calif., in the Mojave Desert, not far from Interstate Highway 40.
Pandemic challenged BNSF in 2020; railroad ‘in good hands’ for 2021
Despite a 7% decline in volume, BNSF’s profit margin increased by 2.9 percentage points in 2020, Warren Buffet, Chairman of the Board for parent company Berkshire Hathaway, told shareholders.
BNSF employee killed in rail operation
A BNSF employee was killed in the early morning hours of March 3 after becoming caught between two trains and crushed.
BNSF bridge in Minnesota damaged after blaze
Firefighters were busy dealing with a fire on a BNSF bridge in Bemidji, Minn., on March 1.
Court issues key ruling on shipper accusations of Class 1 price collusion
About a year ago, RT&S has reported on accusations of individual shippers and shipper groups (which has now grown to 200 shippers) that BNSF, CSX, NS and UP colluded to fix prices through fuel-surcharge programs beginning in 2003.
BNSF Railway announces 2020 economic development results
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) recently reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2020.
Fate of historic rail bridge in N.D. mostly depends on actions of preservation group
Everyone had a say, everyone was heard, and now it appears the U.S. Coast Guard is making sure every step is checked. The future of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, a 138-year-old span
BNSF announces plans for 2021 capital investments
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion. This year’s capital plan focuses on projects that support the company’s growth and efficiency objectives, while maintaining a
BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Wabtec’s (NYSE: WAB) exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone this week as they begin testing the technology in revenue service between
More terrorism on the tracks? Officials in Washington investigate latest train derailment
Officials are trying to figure out how a BNSF train carrying crude oil derailed in Whatcom County, Wash., on Dec. 22. The accident caused a fire that lasted well into the night.
Group using shunts in an attempt to disrupt, derail trains in state of Washington
Two women are now waiting on a second court date after they were charged with terror attacks against the railroad and released. Ellen Reiche and Samantha Brooks were arrested and charged with
BNSF experiences derailment in New Mexico
BNSF experienced a derailment early this morning in Vado, New Mexico. There isn’t a lot of detail available at present, but BNSF released the following statement: “At approximately 5:30 a.m. central 12