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For the 29th year, the Santa Claus Express hosted more than 1,400 deserving children, with trips departing from San Bernardino, Fullerton and Barstow. Children were selected for the free rides by a variety of organizations, including the United Way, Scottish Rite, Ronald McDonald House and Giving Children Hope, to name a few. On board, BNSF…

On Oct. 4, at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 31st Annual Clean Air Awards, BNSF, along with project partners San Bernardino County Council of Governments (SBCOG) and BYD, was honored with the Model Community Achievement Award which recognizes “an exceptional single program or comprehensive strategy that improves air quality and sustainability in…

In honor of Rail Safety Month in September, BNSF partnered with California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL), Amtrak, Amtrak San Joaquins, San Joaquin Valley Railroad /Genesee & Wyoming, and Union Pacific Railroad to hosting an Officer on the Train event to raise awareness and educate the Fresno community about rail safety and coordinate enforcement on and near the…

According to a new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers, nearly half the nation’s homeless population is in California. BNSF has been grappling with an overwhelming increase in homeless encampments along the tracks and on railroad property. In fact, in 2019 alone, 436 homeless encampments have been reported to BNSF and 378 have already…

The arrival of warmer weather doesn’t just mean blue skies, bright flowers, and chirping birds – it means people everywhere are going outside and posing for pictures. Whether it’s for graduation, engagement or just because, summer is a busy time of year for portrait photographers. And they often find themselves confronted with an unwise request from…

BNSF’s recently issued 2018 Annual Review provides a look back at the company’s accomplishments. BNSF reached an all-time volume record in 2018 while responding to market opportunities, focusing on increased productivity, and investing in the railroad to grow with customers.

In late May, BNSF worked closely with first responders from four local fire departments as they conducted their annual emergency response training in the Alameda Corridor, which connects the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach to the national rail network. The Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, Compton and Vernon fire departments…

Across its network, BNSF is grappling with an overwhelming increase in homeless encampments along the tracks and on railroad property. In fact, California accounts for 20% of the nation’s homeless population. BNSF is very concerned about the safety risks of these encampments. In response, BNSF created a community liaison position focused solely on coordinating with…

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced that its 2019 capital expenditure program in California will be approximately $245 million. This year’s plan in California includes several scheduled maintenance and capacity expansion projects to ensure BNSF continues to operate a safe and reliable rail network. The 2019 maintenance program in California includes more than 600 miles of…

    For the 28th year, Santa Claus and his merry helpers rode the rails and distributed gifts to more than 1,400 deserving children on board the BNSF Santa Claus Express train as it traveled through Southern California this past weekend, with trips departing from San Bernardino, Fullerton and Barstow. Children were selected for the free…