BNSF

BNSF Railway, commonly known as BNSF, is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway completed its acquisition of BNSF in 2010.

The company was formed in 1995 through the merger of Burlington Northern Inc. and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, creating the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, which operated as BNSF. The corporate structure and name later reflected the operating railroad, BNSF Railway.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, BNSF operates a vast network across the western two-thirds of the United States. It runs more than 32,000 miles of track in 28 states, with interchanges that connect it to other North American carriers to move goods across the continent.

BNSF’s freight operations cover a broad range of markets, including intermodal containers, carload freight, coal, grain and agricultural products, chemicals, and industrial goods. This traffic is supported by a large diesel-electric locomotive fleet and modern signaling and operating systems.

In recent years, the company has emphasized safety and efficiency, implementing technologies such as positive train control and other advanced management practices. As a major component of U.S. freight logistics, BNSF plays a key role in supply chains, intermodal movement, and regional economic activity.