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From tracks to trenches: BNSF team recognized for heroic response to devastating floods

In late January 2023, BNSF experienced historical flooding on our Bakersfield Subdivision in central California, with no indication of when the rains would stop. Little by little, banks were broken between the Wasco station and the Elmo station, signaling to our engineering team that this was going to be a bigger issue than in years past.

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BNSF teams celebrate safety records

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BNSF to Old Man Winter: BRRRing it!

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Locomotive winterization: Avoiding ice, ice, baby

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Winter preparations heat up as cold weather approaches

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Any time is train time: BNSF employees volunteer their time to help protect the public

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BNSF safety leader recognized for dedication to local first responders in Canada

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Crossing replacement: What’s old is new again

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Keeping on top of track conditions from down under

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Respect and trust: Employees build strong relationships with coworkers to keep focus on safety

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BNSF and BRC: Coming together to forge a safer, more efficient future through new brake health technology

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Coveted Safety Bells ring out excellence

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Incident Command team training: Safety in numbers

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Breaking the ice between BNSF, first responders: Free training and resources for hazmat response

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BNSF’s layers of safety protect employees, communities and trains

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Roadmaster's route takes life-saving detour

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Help spread the word about rail safety

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How to make summertime a safer time

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Above and beyond: BNSF’s Safety Employees of the Year

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Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors

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There's snow place like a snow shed

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Sounding the horn for grade-crossing safety

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Only the best: BNSF’s testing lab helps railroad choose the right materials for the job

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Wired Tight: Planning, communication help BNSF employees fight Dixie Fire

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Mud, rock, water and snow: Detectors help BNSF respond to slides and floods

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Preparing for any event: BNSF provides hands-on ice training for first responders

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Five at the forefront: Women make a difference for safety at BNSF

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Social distance training keeps first responders prepared

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Making a list and checking it twice: A look at BNSF’s Winter Action Plans

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Answering the Call: BNSF Keeps Supplies Moving in Times of Crisis

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Paw-fficer on duty: How BNSF’s K-9 unit helps keep the railroad secure

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BNSF firefighting trains help stop wildfires in their tracks

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Don't let a photo op derail your future

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BNSF takes on Avalanche Alley

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BNSF on the Front Line of First Responder Training

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