Built to Move Materials that Keep Projects Moving Forward.
BNSF delivers the equipment, expertise and reliable service you need to move construction materials across key markets.
BNSF delivers the equipment, expertise and reliable service you need to move construction materials across key markets.
Ship construction and building materials with confidence
Benefits
Construction and building materials solutions built for scale
Moving construction and building materials takes dependable service, flexible equipment and access to key markets. BNSF keeps projects moving with shipping solutions for the materials that go into roads, bridges, homes and industrial development.
Consistent rail service and dependable transit schedules keep your materials moving to job sites and distribution centers.
Meet your rail sales experts
Our experts know construction shipping. We will help you optimize your supply chain, choose the right equipment and keep your projects on schedule.
Explore the construction and building materials network
Shipping methods
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 needs.
Tools and resources
Construction and building materials tools
Everything your team needs to plan, track and manage construction shipments with confidence.
Explore construction and building materials resourcesNetwork maps
Explore routes connecting plants, ports and distribution hubs across the network.
View the network mapFrequently asked questions
Is rail a good option for transporting construction materials?
Yes. Rail moves heavy, bulk materials over long distances cost-effectively and efficiently, especially for large-scale projects.
What construction materials can I ship by rail?
We ship cement, lumber, steel, pipe, panel products and aggregates, along with many other construction and building materials.
Is rail a good option for transporting construction materials?
Yes. Rail moves heavy, bulk materials over long distances cost-effectively and efficiently, especially for large-scale projects.
What construction materials can I ship by rail?
We ship cement, lumber, steel, pipe, panel products and aggregates, along with many other construction and building materials.