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BNSF and ALTRIOS: Open-source digital twin helps make rail-world investment decisions

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A new freight locomotive can cost up to $6 million, depending on its onboard technologies and capabilities. With an average lifespan of around 30 years, the investments railroads make in locomotives are significant and will only grow with increasing demand for freight rail.

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BNSF and ALTRIOS: Open-source digital twin helps make rail-world investment decisions

BNSF and ALTRIOS: Open-source digital twin helps make rail-world investment decisions

innovation
3 min read
BNSF continues commitment to support passenger rail

BNSF continues commitment to support passenger rail

service
4 min read
Six states earn BNSF’s 2026 Tracking to Zero award for grade crossing safety

Six states earn BNSF’s 2026 Tracking to Zero award for grade crossing safety

safety
4 min read
Picture Perfect: 2026 BNSF Summer Photo Contest winners

Picture Perfect: 2026 BNSF Summer Photo Contest winners

community
2 min read
On track for success: BNSF’s summer intern program continues to grow

On track for success: BNSF’s summer intern program continues to grow

our people
3 min read
America250: How BNSF Railway became a vital component of America’s supply chain

America250: How BNSF Railway became a vital component of America’s supply chain

service
4 min read
America250: BNSF, predecessors share historic tracks with nation

America250: BNSF, predecessors share historic tracks with nation

heritage
4 min read
America250: Fifty-year BNSF employees have watched railroading evolve

America250: Fifty-year BNSF employees have watched railroading evolve

our people
5 min read
BNSF’s Employee Appreciation Special train trip gives thanks, features America250 locomotive

BNSF’s Employee Appreciation Special train trip gives thanks, features America250 locomotive

our people
2 min read