Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, communities and our heritage.
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.
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.
BNSF is forever proud of its heritage and history, and we combine that with a never-ending drive to explore new technologies and approaches where appropriate to enhance safety and efficiency. These stories highlight some of our favorite examples of how we apply innovation to railroading.
Railroading is a big world filled with impressive and interesting people. In these stories you'll meet some of the thousands of diverse, talented, and dedicated employees who do their part to keep freight moving for our customers.
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.
For nearly 175 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.
Welcome to the BNSF newsroom. Here, you’ll find news releases, customer notifications and media assets available for use by news organizations.
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.
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.
We all have one thing in common: we worked at BNSF Railway or one of its predecessor railroads.
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.
Learn more about what it means to do business with BNSF and the process we use for working with suppliers.
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.
Use this page to find the right person at BNSF to answer your supplier questions.
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Log in to get the latest information on your invoices, payments and purchase orders.
BNSF's secure customer website enables shipment tracking, bill payment, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Rail is the most environmentally efficient mode of surface transportation and at BNSF we are committed to improving the efficiency of our network in a way that benefits both our customers and the environment.
For 175 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.
BNSF’s Public Projects and Public Infrastructure and Investments teams collaborate with communities to help secure funding to drive positive change and progress for infrastructure projects that cross, intersect or parallel BNSF’s network.
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.
Get the answers to the questions most commonly asked about BNSF.
Find the right person at BNSF to answer your question by filling out our form.
Shop online for BNSF-branded merchandise.
BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For 175 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy.
View profiles on our Executive Team.
Our vision is to realize BNSF's tremendous potential by providing transportation services that consistently meet our customers’ expectations.
When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, we mean inclusion for ALL at BNSF, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability or religion.
Today's BNSF Railway is the product of nearly 400 different railroad lines that merged or were acquired over the course of 175 years.
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.
Since BNSF Railway was formed, late in 1995, with the merger of the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Santa Fe Railway, we have been committed to expanding and improving our network to meet our customers’ growing needs.
Learn more about our trains, how we operate them, and the variety of railcars we haul, in the informative BNSF Virtual Train Tour.
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.
Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, innovation, people, communities and our heritage.
BNSF employees take pride in giving back to the communities we serve, and dispatcher Krisha Nelson embodies this value. Recognizing the tremendous need many Fort Worth, Texas, dog rescues and shelters face, Nelson felt called to help.
Rolling out the old as the new again, thanks to BNSF employee
Picture perfect: Celebrate model railroading with BNSF
Former BNSF locomotive engineer reflects on family legacy operating Sonoma Train Town
Montana nonprofit showcases healing power of horses for veterans, first responders with PTSD
BNSF employee who battled breast cancer shares importance of early detection
New bridges over troubled waters
BNSF crews in Minnesota solve another dam problem
Eleven-year-old shows railfanning is for all ages
Rascal Rodeo honors BNSF team member for lassoing fans and funds
Rails and reflections: The story of a lifelong railfan
Nine that shine: BNSF railfan photographers rise to the challenge
Tier 4 locomotives pulling for a cleaner future
Restore, rehab and rehome: That’s the goal of BNSF employee-founded farm animal rescue
Photo flurry: BNSF railfans have photography down cold
2023 BNSF Sustainability Award Winners: 10 Customers That Are Leading the Way
BNSF matching gift program makes employees’ charitable donations twice as nice
Helping make communities safer, one grant and fire department at a time
Celebrating 5 years of Rail Talk: Take a walk down memory lane
BNSF employees sharing, caring for youth through birthday boxes
BNSF celebrates National Wildlife Day with longstanding conservation partnership
Cicero youths spend the day with BNSF to learn about a great career track
On your mark, get set, ride! BNSF hosts Special Olympics cycling event
June 21: For the love of music
Green construction: BNSF puts sustainability into facility expansion from the start
Protecting the community: BNSF Employees serve as volunteer firefighters
Tulsa Dream Center: Doubling the dream
BNSF's K-9 Faust: A loyal servant’s legacy lives on
BNSF’s Technology Awareness Day: An eye-opening experience for high school students
Modeling enthusiast brings love of trains and smiles to senior home residents
BNSF helps deliver wreaths to honor fallen veterans
Team BNSF helps fulfill holiday wishes for Cicero boys
Bringing light to cancer’s darkness: BNSF employees join Light the Night
A tale of two pastimes: LEGO® model train layout takes center stage
BNSF retiree and military veteran experiences flight of a lifetime with his family
Grand visions at a small scale: Model railroaders celebrate BNSF heritage
Engineer of the Year: John Cech views honor as an award for BNSF’s Engineering team
Trackathon: BNSF’s “American Idol” for innovation
BNSF scholarship program helps employees’ children embark on college and career
BNSF Sustainability Awards: Six companies that make it look easy being green
Nine photos that reached the summit
The March for Babies: BNSF employees, families ‘step’ up to help
BNSF’s Employee Appreciation Special: a rail-y fun way to say thanks!
These young railfans have trains on the brain
Good neighbors: BNSF works to preserve wildlife habitat
8 snow photos that sleigh
Ending the year by spreading good cheer
Giving back to the communities we serve: BNSF Railway Foundation
BNSF team jumps in feet first to provide shoes to the community
Orange is the new green
Through their own lens: Women railfans capture BNSF trains for posterity
Best in snow: Check out these 10 amazing winter shots of BNSF trains in action
Holiday helpers deliver cheer when communities need it most
Standing the test of time: BNSF helps preserve Army history
Tribal nations and BNSF, getting through 2020 together
Living history: BNSF helps Philmont Scout Ranch take campers on an unforgettable adventure
BNSF dives in to help build an artificial reef
Extending a helping hand during COVID-19 crisis
Freeze your feed with these 10 winter trains
Bringing more than trains to your town
Big Red Challenge: Helping veterans overcome obstacles in life and on the course
9 BNSF photos that will put a 'spring' in your step
The Wheels at Havelock go ‘round and ‘round
Snow and Tell: 9 chill BNSF train photos
Spreading holiday cheer to military families
BNSF Focuses on Creating Strong and Lasting Ties with Tribal Nations
ALL ABOARD! BNSF expresses gratitude to first responders