Renewing the
Auto Industry
Two things have changed the face of BNSF’s automotive business and made it one of our fastest-growing segments. First, as the
economy strengthened, sales of new cars grew. Second, manufacturers began building new facilities in North America, realizing
the benefits of a robust U.S. supply chain and lower transportation costs. Last year, BNSF purchased 1,000 new autorack railcars
and other equipment to help us serve the growing domestic automotive industry.
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