Intermodal Network Update for Friday, March 14, 2025

Operational Performance
The operation is maintaining relatively steady overall performance while improving fluidity across the network following the extreme winter weather in February. Average car velocity has increased by over 3% compared to the previous week, with BNSF teams achieving higher daily levels this week. Terminal dwell time has improved slightly compared to last week and is down by over 2% from the previous month. Local service performance has also improved, now trending above 91%, reflecting a slight increase from the prior week and over a 2% improvement from the previous month.

A multi-day severe weather event is expected to affect the Southern Transcon from this afternoon through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail are forecasted for the Mississippi Valley and Central Gulf states, while northern regions may see snowfall accumulations. Additionally, there is an increased risk of wildfire activity in parts of the Southwest and Southern Plains due to strong winds, with the potential for gusts to reach 60 to 75 mph, low humidity levels, and dry vegetation. BNSF teams are in contact with local fire officials and have prepositioned resources in the area, including a specialized fire suppression train equipped with water tank cars, a water cannon, and firefighting foam. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and are prepared to respond to any service interruptions.
 
Service Expectations for the Week Ahead
After this weekend's weather event on the Southern Transcon, seasonable operating conditions should return to affected areas during the upcoming week. Currently, no significant service interruptions due to weather are anticipated. 

Track maintenance activities are ongoing in multiple areas of the network. Our operating teams are working diligently to minimize train delays resulting from scheduled maintenance windows.
 
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