BNSF Railway

Joy, excitement, cheers and a little rain filled the air during the recent North Texas regional Special Olympics cycling competition held at BNSF’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters. This was the 24th year for BNSF to host the event. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt,” the athletes chanted. With more than 50 athletes and 120 BNSF volunteers, the precipitation didn’t hold anyone back. “Special Olympics is an amazing organization to partner with,” Angie Eisen-Lewis, volunteer and BNSF assistant director of customer support, said. “The athletes and the BNSF team members are truly incredible. My family and I look forward to the event every year.” Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered and donated food for the event!    #specialolympics #communityinvolvement

The Hampson family’s enduring railroad legacy is steeped in resilience and prioritizing safety. Throughout the decades, each generation of Hampsons has been tethered by safety and appreciation for the benefits a career on the railroad provided. Read more on Rail Talk: https://bit.ly/3JWct4k

Freight rail fact 5: Railroads constantly innovate to get safer & more efficient. At BNSF, we’re bringing new technologies and techniques to enhance safety, efficiency and reliability. Examples of the way BNSF applies innovation include use of drones to gather critical information about our network, artificial intelligence, touchless in-gate systems at our intermodal facilities, remote-control cranes and virtual reality (VR) mechanical training. More about innovation at BNSF at https://lnkd.in/eHBn_YGF. 🛤️🧵 #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

Freight rail fact 4: Railroading jobs are some of the safest and best paid in the country. The average freight rail employee earns approximately 52% more than the average U.S. employee. For a look at the challenges and rewards of being a BNSF train crew employee, visit Rail Talk at https://lnkd.in/dxNTUfVY. 🛤️🧵 #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

Freight rail fact 3: Freight rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land. It’s 3 to 4 times more fuel-efficient than trucks. A BNSF train can move one ton of freight nearly 500 miles on one gallon of diesel fuel. More about our sustainability efforts at BNSF at https://lnkd.in/d9aKM-FB. 🛤️🧵 #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

Freight rail fact 2: The U.S. freight rail industry is safe and getting safer. The industry’s train accident rate is down 27% since 2000. BNSF Railway had the safest year in its history in 2023, with employee injury rates dropping more than 20 percent year over year. Over the past four years, our mainline accident rate has also decreased by 15 percent. We continue to work toward the path to zero to achieve our mission of an accident and injury-free workplace. Read about BNSF teams celebrating exceptional safety records at https://lnkd.in/dWwwMpxV. 🛤️🧵 #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

How much do you know about America’s freight railroads and the impact they have on our economy? Check out these five freight rail facts we will be sharing with you throughout the day. Freight rail fact 1: Trains move nearly everything you depend on at home and your business. Trains move food, cars, clothing, energy products & more. BNSF Railway moves enough grain to supply 700 million people with a year’s supply of bread. It moves up to 2 million pounds of fresh produce in a single day, and enough lumber each year to frame 300,000 houses. More about BNSF’s economic impact at https://lnkd.in/dg9Etfq4. 🛤️🧵 #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

This week, America's Class I railroads and short lines will join on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to emphasize the critical role freight rail plays in our economy and way of life. Follow along with #RailDay2024 for freight rail facts. More about the impact of freight rail at https://lnkd.in/dmP_ktXR. 🛤️ #RailDay2024 #freight #rail

Want some help improving rail crossing safety in YOUR community?    The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program is now taking applications for this fiscal year.    BNSF is proud to work alongside our public agency partners to help navigate the application process in pursuing funding for public infrastructure projects that improve rail safety and efficiency.   Our dedicated Public Infrastructure and Investments team is here to help every step of the way. Applications are due May 28.    Check out how CRISI can benefit your community at https://bit.ly/3y1fRs0 #railsafety

Every day, our San Bernardino, California, intermodal facility performs more than 2,000 container and trailer lifts. Gate transactions of truck drivers entering and exiting our hub exceed 1,700 each day. To say this hub is a busy place would be an understatement. Even with the continuous activity, our San Bernardino team demonstrates excellence in keeping themselves and others safe by reaching a significant milestone: 500 days injury-free. The team achieved that milestone in March and they continue to stack onto that streak day after day. “Congratulations to the San Bernardino team," Rich Dennison, general manager of the California Division, said. “We appreciate the safety leadership from the team and our ability to produce safely for our customers every day." #safety #safetyculture #freight #rail