Metals and minerals
A Reliable Way to Move Metals and Minerals at Scale
From raw ore to finished metal, BNSF delivers the capacity and equipment your high-volume shipments demand.
From raw ore to finished metal, BNSF delivers the capacity and equipment your high-volume shipments demand.
Ship metals and minerals with confidence
Meet your rail sales experts
Our metals and minerals specialists help you route shipments, match equipment to your material and cut transit time. We bring the insight and support that keep your business moving.
Benefits
Metals and minerals solutions built for scale
Moving ore, aggregates and finished metal takes heavy-haul equipment, dependable service and direct access to industrial markets. BNSF moves these shipments at scale across North America.
Reliable rail service keeps your material moving from mine to mill to market.
Explore the shipping network
Service options
Pick the shipping method that fits your business
Unit Train
Transport high volumes of a single product with a shipping solution designed for scale.
Individual railcar
Ship freight in railcar quantities with a flexible solution tailored to your shipment size and business needs.
Customized Solutions
From oversized freight to specialized equipment, BNSF provides custom rail solutions for unique shipping solutions.
Tools and resources
Metals and minerals shipping tools
Everything your team needs to plan, track and manage metals and minerals shipping with confidence.
Find metals and minerals shipping toolsNetwork maps
See the routes connecting mines, mills, ports and distribution hubs across the network.
View BNSF network mapsFrequently asked questions
What types of railcars carry metals and minerals?
We match the railcar to your material: gondolas for scrap and steel products, hoppers for aggregates and flatcars for oversized loads.
How does BNSF support industrial supply chains?
BNSF connects production sites, processing facilities and end markets, moving raw material efficiently across your supply chain.
What experience does BNSF have with metals and minerals?
BNSF has moved metals and minerals for [X] years. We offer reliable service and a diverse equipment fleet at every stage of processing.
What types of railcars carry metals and minerals?
We match the railcar to your material: gondolas for scrap and steel products, hoppers for aggregates and flatcars for oversized loads.
How does BNSF support industrial supply chains?
BNSF connects production sites, processing facilities and end markets, moving raw material efficiently across your supply chain.
What experience does BNSF have with metals and minerals?
BNSF has moved metals and minerals for [X] years. We offer reliable service and a diverse equipment fleet at every stage of processing.