Our Commitment

Being part of a community means making commitments.

In today's world where we live, work and play, we think it's important to talk about what BNSF Railway is committed to on behalf of the communities in which we operate, as well as to our employees, investors, customers and other stakeholders:

Safety: Loading, transporting and unloading all freight with care and caution, in accordance with all regulations and industry best practices; maintaining safe operating practices in all our facilities, along all our right-of-way and on all our trains; continuing a commitment to public programs, such as Operation Lifesaver.

• BNSF Safety Facts
• Employee Safety Programs
• Derailment Prevention and Resource Protection Solutions
• Environmental and Hazardous Materials Programs
• Grade Crossing Safety Program Fact Sheet
• Inspector General's Study on Grade Crossing Safety

Security: Protecting the freight entrusted to our operations, while safeguarding our equipment, facilities and neighbors. Click here if you'd like more information about BNSF's Citizens for Rail Security program, which allows community members to enroll in BNSF's rail security effort.

Environmental stewardship: Preserving and enhancing the air, water and land wherever we operate, and recognizing environmental contributions our customers make through our BNSF Railway Environmental Stewardship Awards program.

Convenience: Achieving the best possible performance for our customers, while minimizing any impact of our schedules and operations on others in the communities we serve.

Commitment to continuous improvement: Using proven, productive and current technology, such as our industry-leading Electronic Train Management System, a GPS-based tool for safely monitoring and controlling all train movement throughout the BNSF Railway system; supporting public-private and intra-industry initiatives to enhance rail crossings, multi-purpose right-of-ways for freight, passenger and commuter rail service, and other developments that bring even more value to everyone with an interest in BNSF Railway.