Automotive Network Update for Friday, August 1, 2025

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Frequent extreme weather across our network has caused some negative impacts on service over the past two weeks. As a result, overall car velocity decreased compared to both the previous week and the monthly average. Terminal dwell increased from last week but remains lower than the previous month and is still at record low levels. Our local service compliance measure decreased slightly, but has improved compared to last month, averaging over 89 percent for the week.
 

In the Chicago Division, crews recently completed a significant project at our Galesburg classification (hump) yard in Galesburg, Illinois. Our crews worked on key mechanical components to improve efficiency and terminal throughput within the hump yard. A key part of the project involved replacing two retarders, which are crucial for safe and efficient operations at hump yards. They help control the transit and speed of railcars into the bowl.

Other significant accomplishments include:

• Nearly 8,900 feet of track lift undercutting
• More than 19,000 feet of shoulder ballast cleaning
• Nearly 22,000 feet of rail replacement
• Nearly 1,700 ties replaced

BNSF crews performing track work at our hump yard in Galesburg, Illinois - July 2025
 
SERVICE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
No significant disruptions due to weather are expected over the next few days. Hot and dry conditions will persist across the Southern and Central Corridors. BNSF teams will continue to monitor track and infrastructure closely for any heat-related issues and will take the appropriate precautions to ensure safe operations.  
 
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