Ever wondered what the journey of a rail car really looks like? The BNSF network is a complex system, relying on lots of coordination, advanced technology, and teamwork. Unlike a unit train where several cars carry the same commodity directly from one origin to destination, merchandise trains are made up of single cars with multiple types of freight and bound for multiple customer locations.. It’s like a big puzzle coming together, made from a variety of different supply chains. From the first m

Brush with history: BNSF’s art collection tells the story of a railroad and a country

177 years strong, and thanks to our incredible team, 2025 was the safest year in BNSF history. Employee injury rates hit an all-time low, and rail equipment incidents dropped by 13%. Every milestone brings us closer to our ultimate vision: a railroad free of accident and injury. More on our safety record here: https://bnsf.com/news-media/news-releases/newsrelease.page?relId=bnsf-railway-surpasses-own-industry-leading-safety-records-in-2025 | BNSF Railway