Cargo Security
Cargo Security
See how we protect cargo at every point across our network.
Our Commitment to Safety and Security
Leading the industry in safety, innovation and preventable accidents.
Safety in action
We build a safer, more reliable rail network for our employees, our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Safety Framework
Three core pillars guide how we protect our communities, our employees and our customers.
Prevention
At BNSF, we believe every accident or injury is preventable through training, technology and an empowered workforce.
Explore our prevention programsMitigation
We continue to voluntarily adopt higher standards than required by law to safely and securely move crude oil and other hazardous materials by rail.
See how we move hazmat safelyResponse
We work to prevent accidents — and we are ready if one happens. Our dedicated police force and trained local first responders cover our entire network.
Meet our emergency response teamTechnology and AI at work
We use advanced technologies such as MVS and thermal sensors and cutting-edge systems ODIN (Onboard Defect Identifications & Notification) and THOR (Track Health Optical Recognition) to monitor the health of more than 1.5 million wheels in motion across our network. In addition, we are also leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to help process data and manage safety performance and innovation.
Did you know?
Our Fort Worth Network Operations Center receives real-time alerts for severe weather and earthquake activity through direct connections with WeatherData Services and the California Institute of Technology.
Discover moreBNSF Hazmat: Committed to Safety
Free online hazmat training
System Emergency Response Plan
hazmat traffic flow report
Request access to AskRail™ and others
Our Safety Vision
As a leader in railroad safety, we recognize a safe and secure railroad network is important to our stakeholders and essential to our nation’s future. The accident rate for U.S. railroads is significantly lower than the trucking industry and among the lowest in transportation.
Explore our safety programsFostering a culture that makes safety our highest priority and continuously examines the effectiveness of our safety process and performance.