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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Sep 14

    Katie Farmer, BNSF's Executive Vice President Operations, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on Jan. 2021. Carl Ice, current President and CEO, will retire.

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  2. 21 hours ago

    What do shark-infested waters, a busy interstate, the Sun and railroad tracks have in common? They're all a terrible place to go on a walk. We hope you'll have a wonderful weekend enjoying the outdoors... but not in any of these places.

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  3. Sep 25

    The span for the new rail bridge on Drano Lake in Washington settled into its new home 18 days after it departed Vancouver by barge. The structure replaces a 113-year-old truss that dated back to the original construction of the rail line through the Columbia River Gorge.

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  4. Sep 25

    How do you score when it comes to safety? Always remember a train can come at any time from either direction. It can take the length of 18 football fields for a train to stop. Let's all be good sports about rail safety. Be careful out there, and .

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  5. Retweeted
    Sep 25

    "We have a bias for growth at BNSF. We are very closely tied to the industrial and consumer economies. Because of that we continue to see peaks and valleys in our volumes so we have to be focused on growth," says incoming CEO Katie Farmer on new growth areas.

    2 replies 4 retweets 22 likes
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  6. Sep 24

    If your car is stuck on the tracks, don't panic. Exit the vehicle quickly and find the blue and white sign on the crossing signal. Use the number to contact the emergency hotline and provide the crossing number so they can identify your location.

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  7. Sep 23

    When approaching a crossing while driving, it may seem tempting to try and beat the crossing arms, but trains move much faster than they appear. Here are some ways to keep you and your family safe while traveling over railroad tracks.

    2 replies 25 retweets 66 likes
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  8. Sep 22

    Although the safest way to be around railroad tracks is to avoid them, sometimes you can't. When walking or waiting near tracks, be alert. Avoid using headphones or having long phone conversations, as distractions can have fatal consequences.

    1 reply 13 retweets 39 likes
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  9. Sep 22

    25 years ago, two great railroads, BN and ATSF, combined to create one of the world's finest freight rail networks. Today, BNSF remains a critical component of the supply chain. Here's how BNSF made the merger a success, now on :

    12 replies 86 retweets 275 likes
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  10. Sep 21

    It's Rail Safety Week! This week we will be sharing some tips on how to be safe near railroad tracks. Walking on or near tracks is extremely dangerous. Watch below for how to protect yourself and others if you cannot avoid crossing tracks.

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  11. Sep 14

    BNSF has named Matt Igoe its Executive Vice President, Operations, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He has been with BNSF for 22 years, most recently serving as Vice President, Transportation.

    5 replies 9 retweets 61 likes
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  12. Sep 14

    Truckers always play a crucial role in the supply chain, but especially now, working alongside railroaders to get essential goods and medical supplies to Americans during the pandemic. BNSF salutes truck drivers for keeping America moving.

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  13. Sep 11

    Although Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, producers are hard at work picking ripened fruits and veggies that grew all season long. Find out how BNSF supports producers and helps them deliver food safely and efficiently, now on :

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  14. Aug 28

    A new bridge built by BNSF is making its way upstream before finding its home at Drano Lake.

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  15. Aug 27

    Railroaders build amazing works to connect communities across all kinds of terrain and past all kinds of obstacles. Here's a look at five of the most impressive engineering landmarks on our rail network! Now on Rail Talk:

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  16. Aug 21

    BNSF is proud to support wind energy. In the last year alone, we’ve moved over 5,400 wind blades which, if placed end to end, would be long enough to build a train from Fort Worth, Texas to Oklahoma City. Find out more about partnering with us at

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  17. Aug 13

    Scouts will descend on Philmont Scout Ranch next year to find a new railroad depot sitting at Metcalf Station, thanks to a donation from the BNSF Railway Foundation. Find out how the building will help campers experience living history, now on :

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  18. Aug 6

    BNSF Director of Tribal Relations Quanah Spencer worked with the Peacekeepers Society last week in White Swan, Washington to help distribute food and essentials to members of the Yakama Nation. The BNSF Railway Foundation also provided a $5,000 donation to support the operations.

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  19. Aug 5

    Summer provides ample conditions for going outdoors. But walking near railroad tracks can be especially dangerous, because you may not see or hear an approaching train before it's too late. Please exercise caution and most importantly, .

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  20. Jul 30

    While moving back to the United States, the O'Donnells faced their worst-case scenario -- a lost container with all their belongings. Quickly, BNSF's Intermodal team stepped up to reunite the family with their precious memories. Find out how on :

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