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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- 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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- Existing Suppliers
  
  Existing Suppliers
  Existing Suppliers may access the Supplier Portal here.
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Employees

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

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Some applications may be intermittently unavailable. Please try after some time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
- BNSF Employee Portal
Suppliers

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

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Scheduled Maintenance on Thursday, November 18th from 7 - 7:30 pm CST. Some applications may be intermittently unavailable.
- Supplier Portal
Customers

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

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Some functionalities inside the Customer Portal are not working. If you are having issues, please login to: https://customer2.bnsf.com/s/home. Sorry for the 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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- 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
  
  Transformers & Generators
  
  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
  
  Transformers & Generators
  
  Wind Energy Products
  
  Other Oversized
  
  Metals & Minerals
  
  Aggregates
  
  Aluminum & Non-Ferrous
  
  Other Minerals
  
  Solid Waste & Refuse
  
  Solid Waste & Refuse
- 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
  
  Customized Rate Profile
  
  Published Rates
  
  Agricultural Prices
  
  Industrial Products Rate Groups
  
  Industrial Products Rate Calendar
  
  Fuel Surcharge
  
  Finance Charges
  
  Demurrage and Storage
  
  STCC/Commodity Lookup
  
  Routing Guides
  
  CSX
  
  Canadian National
  
  Canadian Pacific
  
  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
- Economic Impact
  
  Economic Impact
  U.S. and global economies rely on rail, and BNSF is a vital link in the global supply chain. We enable our customers to participate in a wide range of markets in North America and around the world. Recognizing our contribution to our nation's economy, we work to listen and respond to customers' needs, maintain strong corporate governance, provide value to investors, and strategically invest to keep our rail network strong.
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- 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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- Tribal Relations
  
  Tribal Relations
  BNSF Railway’s first-in-the-industry Tribal Relations program seeks to build and strengthen ties with the many diverse tribal nations on BNSF’s network, and to foster within BNSF a greater cultural understanding of these tribal nations, their rights and governance, cultural resources, and other crucial issues.
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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
- This is BNSF
  
  This is BNSF
  Going the extra mile for our customers and our communities.
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- Our Executive Team
  
  Our Executive Team
  View profiles on our Executive Team.
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- Our Vision and Value
  
  Our Vision and Value
  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.
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Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, communities and our heritage.

Giving back to the communities we serve: BNSF Railway Foundation

Your first thought of Thanksgiving may bring fond memories of family, food, football or turkey-induced naps, but at its core, the national holiday’s meaning is rooted in gratitude. While Turkey Day gives us a specific day devoted to being grateful for life’s gifts, the BNSF Railway Foundation works all year to show our appreciation through charitable giving to the thousands of communities along our network.

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How BNSF uses gravity to sort rail cars, build trains

Sounding the horn for grade-crossing safety

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Geo car technologies detect what the eye can’t

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