The fourth edition of the AAR Field Guide to Tank Cars was recently published. The guide is intended to be used by emergency responders and others involved with railroad tank cars. It provides information on the types, safety systems, stenciling, and markings of tank cars...
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BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Wabtec’s (NYSE: WAB) exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone this week as they begin testing the technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental...
Face coverings mandatory when distancing isn't possible. Effective, Saturday, May 2, BNSF employees are now required to wear a face covering or mask when social distancing is not possible and we are asking our contract partners to implement similar face-covering requirements for their workers. Learn More...
On April 13, 2020 BNSF received authorization to use electronic hazardous material (hazmat) documents instead of paper. This change was driven to decrease BNSF’s train crews’ exposure to COVID19, as electronic train/hazmat documents allow BNSF’s crews to board their train without having to enter a...
BNSF was recently honored with the 2018 Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER®) National Achievement Award for the company's outreach efforts to help communities prepare for and respond to possible hazardous material incidents. This is the 19th National Achievement Award BNSF has received from TRANSCAER®....
BNSF successfully completed our 2018 California OSPR table top exercise and equipment deployment in Westwood, CA utilizing our California Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Geographical Response Plans. This exercise demonstrated the capability of industry and agencies to work together to minimize and mitigate the impacts...
BNSF Railway received the 2017 National TRANSCAER® Achievement Award. This award is given in recognition of extraordinary achievement in support of the TRANSCAER® initiative that extends beyond the geographic boundaries of any one region. Congratulations BNSF Hazmat Team for your efforts and dedication ensuring first responders and...
During the week of October 16-18, 2017, BNSF held a 24 Hour Emergency Response with Derailment Scenario training course for municipal first responders and our BNSF emergency response contractors. This course focused on familiarization and responding to railroad hazmat emergencies, allowing participants to gain knowledge...