BNSF Announces $95 Million Capital Plan in Minnesota for 2019

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced plans to spend about $95
million on its capital expenditure program in Minnesota in 2019. Most of
this year’s capital plan in the state will be dedicated to replacing and
upgrading rail, rail ties and ballast, which are the main components for
the tracks on which BNSF trains operate. Planned maintenance activities
help ensure BNSF can continue to operate a safe and reliable rail
network, which is why BNSF has invested approximately $840 million to
expand and maintain its network in Minnesota since 2014. This year, the
maintenance program in Minnesota includes about 340 miles of track
surfacing and/or undercutting work as well as the replacement of about
30 miles of rail and more than 250,000 ties.

“By planning regular maintenance activities we can continue to operate
trains in Minnesota safely and efficiently, giving our customers the
service they expect,” said Chad Sundem, general manager of operations,
Twin Cities Division. “In addition to the agricultural products we move
in the state – including corn, wheat and soybeans – we also move large
quantities of timber, paper products and taconite from Minnesota to
other markets.”

The 2019 planned capital investments in the state are part of BNSF’s
$3.57 billion network-wide capital expenditure program announced earlier
this month. These investments include roughly $2.47 billion to replace
and maintain core network and related assets, approximately $760 million
on expansion and efficiency projects and about $340 million for freight
cars and other equipment acquisitions.

About BNSF

BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation
companies. BNSF operates approximately 32,500 route miles
of track in 28 states and also operates in three Canadian provinces.
BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and
agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as
petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF’s
shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and
businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the
most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry.
We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service,
energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the
communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.

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