To achieve even stronger environmental advantages and a more sustainable future we:
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Constantly evaluate and adopt new and more efficient technologies and processes.
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Maintain equipment and facilities to the most rigorous standards.
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Install technology that automatically shuts down idling locomotives.
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Train our crews to pace trains and adjust acceleration and braking to conserve fuel.
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Reward employees for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce
environmental impact.
Keys to Efficiency
BNSF Fuel Efficiency
760
740
780
800
820
840
Gross Ton Miles Per Gallon of Diesel
751
757 758
778
791
811
830
753
821
834
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2010
2009
2008
2011 2012
18
1...,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,...40