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BNSF is helping you reach new customers by developing Logistics Centers in booming markets. Cross-country shipping and reliable storage have never been more attainable. Discover BNSF Logistics Centers.
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With access to over 400 facilities across our network, BNSF Transload Services enables businesses to take advantage of rail’s cost savings and efficiencies even if the freight delivery destination isn’t located on rail.
Building the future of intermodal doesn't happen overnight.
For decades, BNSF has been investing in the infrastructure and technology that keep intermodal freight moving efficiently, from the 2,200-mile Southern Transcon to real-time inventory visibility powered by machine vision and drones. These investments are helping shape the future of supply chains and creating more visibility, efficiency and value for our customers.
Momentum continues to build at the Barstow International Gateway
a transformational state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Southern California — the first being developed by a Class 1 railroad. BIG will take trucks off the highway and knock days off the trip for freight moving to the Midwest. Construction is on track to begin at the end of this year, with an anticipated opening in 2028.
BNSF is proud to unveil three specially painted locomotives honoring America's 250th birthday
These locomotives pay tribute to our nation's story and the railroaders who've helped shape it for nearly two centuries.
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BNSF and NFI announce strategic partnership at Barstow International Gateway
Aug 17, 2026
BARSTOW, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 – BNSF Railway, North America’s leading intermodal railroad, and NFI, a leading integrated supply chain solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership at the future Barstow International Gateway (BIG), reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering innovative transportation, logistics and distribution solutions for customers across North America.
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TrainsPRO Podcast: Why BNSF is fighting the UP-NS merger
Zak Andersen, BNSF’s chief of staff and VP of communications, breaks down why BNSF is fighting the proposed UP-NS merger
Link to the interviewBloomberg
Talking Transports: BNSF Sees an Era of Intermodal Growth
Tighter truck capacity and higher diesel prices could accelerate intermodal's highway share gains. In this Talking Transports podcast, BNSF Group VP of Intermodal and Automotive Jon Gabriel joins Bloomberg Intelligence's Lee Klaskow to discuss why rail's 10-12% share of long-haul freight can move considerably higher. BNSF has seen more inbound customer calls in the past six months as trucking conditions tighten, and Gabriel believes this could evolve from an intermodal "moment" into an "era." He also discusses BNSF's technology investments, J.B. Hunt partnership, rail consolidation, Barstow International Gateway and automotive business, where demand remains resilient and tariffs have caused only limited changes to established supply chains.
Link to the podcastTime & Commvault
Meet the TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year: Alex Levy, BNSF Railway
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Link to full articleBNSF opens long-delayed Bismarck bridge
New structure completed after three years of construction, lengthy preservation battle
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