BNSF Railway
32,500 route miles · 28 states
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About BNSF Railway
One of the largest freight networks in North America, and the host railroad for the Southwest Chief, Empire Builder and much of the California corridor network.
Key facts
- Hosts Amtrak's Empire Builder and Southwest Chief
- Owns the historic Santa Fe transcontinental route
- Operates the Northern Transcon over Marias Pass
- Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary since 2010
Why a freight railroad appears on a travel site
BNSF Railway does not carry passengers, but it owns and dispatches track that passenger trains run on. When a long-distance service loses time, it is frequently because it is waiting for a freight movement on a host railroad's line. Understanding who hosts which route helps set realistic expectations about punctuality.
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