Thanks to two focus areas – dwell reduction and velocity increases – and our operating teams’ commitment, 2025 was one of BNSF’s best in service. Here’s how we did it and what a few of our customers have to say about our progress.
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize our 2026 “Fast Trackers,” the industry’s next-gen leaders.
CSX earns a performance excellence award from Honda. Also, BNSF marks a safety milestone in Memphis.
BNSF Logistics, LLC elevates David Ivan to President and CEO. Also, Jerry Guaracino joins California’s Caltrain as Chief Safety Officer; infrastructure professional services firm STV hires Anna Harvey to lead transportation operations in Northern California; and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) names Allan Fye as Chief Deputy Director.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Jan. 30 directed Green Eagle Railroad (GER) to provide more information on its proposed construction and operation of a 1.335-mile, double-tracked common carrier rail line in Maverick County, Tex. The line would extend from the U.S.-Mexico border to connect at about milepost 31 of Union Pacific’s (UP) Eagle Pass Subdivision. The goal: to meet transportation demands.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by a BNSF freight train while driving a welding truck across a highway/rail grade crossing near New Rockford, N.Dak.
BNSF on Jan. 26 announced a $3.6 billion capital plan for 2026 that devotes $2.8 billion to maintenance and $358 million to “expansion and efficiency” projects.
Port of Long Beach, Calif., (POLB) sets a cargo record in 2025 and expects 2026 to be “another busy year shaped by changes in trade policies, tariff normalization and shifts in manufacturing sourcing.” Also, South Carolina Ports’ (SC Ports) Inland Port Dillon posts record rail moves in 2025.
BNSF provides an operational performance update. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) generates record scrap metal revenue; and CN’s Material Planning team reaches 1,000-plus days “injury-free.”
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program. This year’s honorees were selected from freight and passenger railroads; government entities; and