January 13, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Hagadone News Network, January 11, 2020) MOYIE SPRINGS — In a time of crisis, the quick actions of first responders is crucial, but the combined teamwork of multiple agencies can make the difference that results in a positive outcome. Full story: Bonner...
January 13, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: www.inforum.com, January 12, 2020) FARGO, N.D. — A union claims that a test of automated track inspection techniques on BNSF Railway ultimately will mean fewer visual checks of lines in North Dakota and Minnesota, setting up “a game of Russian roulette...
January 13, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading January 2020 issue, January 13, 2020) On the day summer turns to fall later this year, BNSF Railway Co. will mark its 25th anniversary. The Burlington Northern Railroad Co. (BN) and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. (SF) merged...
January 10, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Bonners Ferry Herald, January 9, 2020) MOYIE SPRINGS — A multi-agency response has been in full effect with regard to containment and clean up of hazardous materials as a result of the Jan. 1 BNSF Railway train derailment due to a rockslide. Full story:...
January 10, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: WyoFile, January 7, 2020) GILLETTE, Wyo. — Despite the continuing downturn in U.S. coal and a bruising series of bankruptcies, there’ve been no recent permanent mine closures in the Powder River Basin. It’s a surprising outcome for a region that’s lost nearly...
January 10, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Longview News-Journal, January 9, 2020) LONGVIEW, Texas — An Indiana-based transportation company has notified the Texas Workforce Commission about plans to lay off 91 employees in Longview because its operations are closing. Professional Transportation Inc....
January 9, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Television station KHQ, January 9, 2020) SPOKANE, Wash. — Adam Reeves was the first one to get the call when a BNSF freight train partially derailed into the Kootenai River. Reeves works for BNSF and is a volunteer with the Boundary County Search and Rescue...
January 9, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, January 8, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Class I railroads that have been named in numerous lawsuits alleging price fixing are seeking to move those lawsuits to one court, according to a recent court filing. The railroads want the lawsuits...
January 7, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: The Spokesman-Review, January 6, 2020) SPOKANE, Wash. — While the train track damaged by a rock slide on New Year’s Day re-opened Saturday, two engines are still in the Kootenai River about 10 miles east of Bonners Ferry. The rock slide derailed three...
January 7, 2020 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, January 6, 2020) NEW YORK — Back in December, RT&S reported that Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., along with other shippers, accused the major U.S. railroads of price fixing, with a focus on fuel surcharges. Today, the...
