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FRA “BNSF is committed to improving safety on our railroad and is proud to have reached an agreement to voluntarily participate with ATDA in C3RS,” said BNSF President & CEO Katie Farmer.
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- “BNSF is committed to improving safety on our railroad and is proud to have reached an agreement to voluntarily participate with ATDA in C3RS,” said BNSF President & CEO Katie Farmer.
- We look forward to working with the FRA and ATDA on this positive step forward.”
“The adoption of the C3RS at BNSF marks a pivotal moment for rail safety,” said ATDA President Ed Dowell.
- Furthermore, this would not have been possible without the BNSF’s willingness to be the first Class I railroad to reach a C3RS agreement with ATDA.
- The ATDA is proud to be the first organization to reach C3RS agreement with BNSF.”
C3RS is an FRA-sponsored program that improves railroad safety through a confidential and non-punitive reporting process.
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Petroleum Investments from BNSF Railway customers totaled more than $4.1 billion in 2023, the freight rail provider reported this week.
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- Investments from BNSF Railway customers totaled more than $4.1 billion in 2023, the freight rail provider reported this week.
- Last year’s investments are the largest BNSF customers and local economic development organizations have made in new or expanded facilities in the past five years.
- “We take pride in collaborating with our customers to create customizable rail development solutions that meet their unique needs and enhance and improve their supply chains,” said Chris Danos, assistant vice president, economic development.
- “BNSF can also help create sustainable solutions while streamlining logistics costs.”
In 2023, new developments supported various industrial and agricultural commodities in communities across the BNSF network.
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Safety As the railway industry continues to power the American economy with sustainable methods of moving freight, BNSF Railway is building upon its record year for safety by continuing to put its people first.
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- As the railway industry continues to power the American economy with sustainable methods of moving freight, BNSF Railway is building upon its record year for safety by continuing to put its people first.
- As the industry’s safety leader, the North American railway company is currently implementing immersive technology into its mechanical training programs to keep workers safe, utilizing virtual/augmented and mixed realities to enhance safety strategies and improve role readiness amongst the mechanical workforce.
- “BNSF closed out last year with the lowest injury frequency rate in the company’s 175-year history,” said Mark Stockman, director of mechanical training for BNSF.
- “We continue to invest in new technologies like virtual reality simulations to enhance our mechanical training programs even more.
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Management BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has been named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
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- BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has been named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- This year’s list, a result of more than 1.5 million company reviews, features large and mid-size companies that were examined through public data, interviews and anonymous surveys by employees who shared their insights into corporate culture and working environments.
- “BNSF is honored to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024, as we are committed to a culture where all employees feel included, belong and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential,” said Judy Carter, BNSF senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
- We know that BNSF is better as an organization when we create an environment where our unique backgrounds, skills and experiences are considered our greatest strength.”
In its second year, “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” highlights companies in 78 industries that have shown a proven commitment to recruiting and advancing individuals of various races, genders, orientations and abilities.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Asset management BNSF Railway (BNSF) is partnering with local communities and public agencies to advance safety infrastructure projects across its network.
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- BNSF Railway (BNSF) is partnering with local communities and public agencies to advance safety infrastructure projects across its network.
- With its newly assembled Public Infrastructure and Investments team, BNSF is ready to help eligible applicants apply for recently announced federal grants to improve grade crossing safety across America.
- “Connecting and serving communities across our network has been BNSF’s priority for more than 170 years,” said French F. Thompson, BNSF general director of public infrastructure and investments.
- The BNSF Public Infrastructure and Investments team can assist with project identification, the grant writing process, and solicitation of letters of support to highlight the project’s importance.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Intermodal freight transport These results were achieved all while completing the safest year on record for accidents and injuries.
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- These results were achieved all while completing the safest year on record for accidents and injuries.
- “This achievement is a testament to strong local team execution, commitment to continuous improvement and the ongoing investments BNSF is making in Southern California,” noted BNSF California Division General Manager Richard Dennison.
- BNSF has expanded capacity at Hobart by 500 spaces and installed new crane stacking technology.
- In 2023, BNSF completed a project to add a total of approximately 45 miles of triple track between Barstow and Needles, CA.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2024 capital investment plan of $3.92 billion.
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- BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2024 capital investment plan of $3.92 billion.
- BNSF’s capital investments play a key role in its ability to operate a safe and reliable network while supporting the anticipated needs of its customers.
- “This year’s capital plan reflects our continued commitment to growth, by ensuring we have the capacity and equipment needed to support our customers,” said Katie Farmer, President and CEO.
- Approximately $440 million of this year’s capital plan is for equipment acquisitions.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Renewable energy BNSF Railway completed a record year for workplace safety in 2023, with the lowest injury frequency rate in the company’s 175-year history.
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- BNSF Railway completed a record year for workplace safety in 2023, with the lowest injury frequency rate in the company’s 175-year history.
- Employee injury rates decreased more than 20 percent, and injury severity was down nearly 35 percent, year-over-year, leading the industry in safety.
- “This monumental achievement is a credit to the commitment and passion for safety demonstrated by everyone at BNSF, especially our Operations teams.
- “Our commitment and passion for safety is something that sets the people of BNSF apart,” said Matt Igoe, executive vice president and COO.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Hunting CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chi-Cal Rivers Fund partners today announced $1.85 million in grants to improve and enhance waterways in the Chicago-Calumet region.
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- CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chi-Cal Rivers Fund partners today announced $1.85 million in grants to improve and enhance waterways in the Chicago-Calumet region.
- The grants will generate $1.7 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $3.55 million.
- The grants were awarded through the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund (Chi-Cal), a partnership between NFWF and BNSF Railway, Cleveland-Cliffs, Crown Family Philanthropies, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Hunter Family Foundation, the Joyce Foundation, Salesforce, the Walder Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S.
- Since 2013, Chi-Cal has awarded 66 grants totaling $14.6 million drawing an additional $29.1 million for total conservation investment of more than $43.7 million.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Workplace For the second year in a row, BNSF Railway has been recognized on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, scoring a 100/100 on LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.
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- For the second year in a row, BNSF Railway has been recognized on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, scoring a 100/100 on LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.
- “We know that an inclusive work environment makes us stronger as individuals, as well as an organization.
- BNSF is particularly proud to have improved its score from 90 to 100 since last year.
- “For well over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices when it comes to workplace inclusion,” said RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, human rights campaign senior director of workplace equality.
