Extended Equipment Use and Services
BNSF understands that from time to time you may need services that go beyond just shipping your goods from here to there. That's why we provide optional services that allow you to utilize or store equipment on BNSF property for an extended period of time. We also provide individual railcar customers additional switching, or car weighing. Let our team equip you with information on all your options and help you find optimal solutions that fit your timeframe and budget.
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Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Intermodal Storage free time and charges apply to equipment held at a BNSF facility from notification to out gate. Notification occurs when BNSF advises the notify party that the equipment is available. Storage charges begin accruing when free time expires. BNSF facilities are tiered into three groups with specific free times and daily storage charges.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
BNSF Group Facilities and Locations
| Facilities | Locations | Facilities | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Kansas City, KS | Group 3 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Los Angeles, CA | Amarillo, TX | ||
| Group 2 | Alliance, TX | Billings, MT | |
| Atlanta (Fairburn), GA | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Chicago (Cicero), IL | Chicago (Corwith), IL | ||
| Houston, TX | Chicago (Willow Springs), IL | ||
| Memphis, TN | Denver, CO | ||
| Oakland International Gateway, CA | Dilworth, MN | ||
| San Bernardino, CA | El Paso, TX | ||
| Seattle, WA | Fresno, CA | ||
| St. Louis, MO | Harvard, AR | ||
| St. Paul, MN | Logistics Park Chicago, IL | ||
| Stockton, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Omaha, NE | |||
| Phoenix, AZ | |||
| Portland, OR | |||
| South Seattle, WA | |||
| Spokane, WA |
Free time at BNSF Facilities
| Facilities | Free Time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Notification day + 24 hours |
| Group 2 | Notification day + 48 hours |
| Group 3 | Notification day + 48 hours |
If notification occurs after 5p.m., the day of notification is the following day. Storage charges begin accruing the first 12:01 a.m. after free time has expired. The daily storage rates at BNSF facilities are as follows:
| Facilities | Free Time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | $150 per day |
| Group 2 | $150 per day |
| Group 3 | $100 per day |
See the Day of Week Matrix on Equipment Storage Free Time and Charges section in the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide .
Other Resources
See the Rules and Charges for Intermodal Storage section in the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide .
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
All storage charges must be paid on equipment before it leaves BNSF property. Charges can be paid through BNSF Storage Web tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application) by either credit card or guarantee. Cash, cashiers or certified checks are not accepted at the gate. Any billing issues can be filed on-line through BNSF's Storage or Account Status Web tool. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 2.
There are basically two different types of extended equipment use for traffic on BNSF Railway, vehicle and railcar storage.
Vehicle Storage
Automotive Storage free time and charges apply to the amount of time a motor vehicle remains at a BNSF automotive facility waiting to be picked up by a haul-away carrier. Notification occurs when BNSF advises the notify party that a motor vehicle is available. Vehicle storage charges are calculated using an averaging methodology once free time expires. Motor vehicles detained on a railcar will also incur a storage charge.
Railcar Storage Charges
These charges will accrue at $150 per day when motor vehicles are detained on a railcar if shipper's location or facility is at capacity.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Vehicle Storage Averaging Methodology
There is free time allotted for each vehicle. Free time is the time between when the motor vehicle is unloaded from a railcar and 12:01 a.m. following notification. However, there is no free time for vehicles trucked in/trucked out, or when railcars are detained or rejected due to a shipper's condition.
Vehicle storage is calculated on a system of credits and debits. Each vehicle receives three storage credits per motor vehicle after unloading it from the railcar. Storage debits or charges begin accruing the day after rail unloading at a rate of $5.00 per day, per motor vehicle and will continue monthly until the vehicle out gates from the facility.
Examples
Shipper moves 1,000 motor vehicles to a particular facility each month.
- Each vehicle remains (dwells) at the facility for two (2) days.
3,000 credits (1,000 vehicles x 3 credits) - 2,000 debits (1,000 vehicles x 2 debits) = 1,000 credits
Since storage credits exceed debits, no storage charges would be assessed.
- Each vehicle remains (dwells) at the facility for four (4) days.
4,000 debits (1,000 vehicles x 4 debits) - 3,000 credits (1,000 vehicles x 3 credits) = 1,000 debits
Since storage debits exceed credits, a storage charge of $5,000 (1,000 debits x $5) would be assessed.
Other Resources
- Rules and charges for automotive storage in Automotive Rules and Policies Guide
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
The shipper or payer of the transportation (freight) charges is responsible for payment of all storage charges. All storage charges are billed on the 10th for the previous month and invoices mailed to customers. Vehicle storage charges (debit/credit system) will accumulate for each facility and will not offset storage charges at other facilities. Excess credits from one month cannot be carried forward or used to offset charges in other months or at other facilities. Any billing issues can be addressed during the current month but no later than 30 days after the invoice date.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Intermodal Storage free time and charges apply to equipment held at a BNSF facility from notification to out gate. Notification occurs when BNSF advises the notify party that the equipment is available. Storage charges begin accruing when free time expires. BNSF facilities are tiered into three groups with specific free times and daily storage charges.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
BNSF Group Facilities and Locations
| Facilities | Locations | Facilities | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Kansas City, KS | Group 3 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Los Angeles, CA | Amarillo, TX | ||
| Group 2 | Alliance, TX | Billings, MT | |
| Atlanta (Fairburn), GA | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Chicago (Cicero), IL | Chicago (Corwith), IL | ||
| Houston, TX | Chicago (Willow Springs), IL | ||
| Memphis, TN | Denver, CO | ||
| Oakland International Gateway, CA | Dilworth, MN | ||
| San Bernardino, CA | El Paso, TX | ||
| Seattle, WA | Fresno, CA | ||
| St. Louis, MO | Harvard, AR | ||
| St. Paul, MN | Logistics Park Chicago, IL | ||
| Stockton, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Omaha, NE | |||
| Phoenix, AZ | |||
| Portland, OR | |||
| South Seattle, WA | |||
| Spokane, WA |
Free time at BNSF Facilities
| Facilities | Free Time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Notification day + 24 hours |
| Group 2 | Notification day + 48 hours |
| Group 3 | Notification day + 48 hours |
If notification occurs after 5p.m., the day of notification is the following day. Storage charges begin accruing the first 12:01 a.m. after free time has expired. The daily storage rates at BNSF facilities are as follows:
| Facilities | Free Time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | $150 per day |
| Group 2 | $150 per day |
| Group 3 | $100 per day |
See the Day of Week Matrix on Equipment Storage Free Time and Charges section in the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide .
Other Resources
See the Rules and Charges for Intermodal Storage section in the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide .
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
All storage charges must be paid on equipment before it leaves BNSF property. Charges can be paid through BNSF Storage Web tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application) by either credit card or guarantee. Cash, cashiers or certified checks are not accepted at the gate. Any billing issues can be filed on-line through BNSF's Storage or Account Status Web tool. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 2.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
Extended Equipment Use
There are basically two different types of extended equipment uses on BNSF Railway, use of a rail-controlled freight car, beyond the agreed upon time (demurrage) or detention of a private-railcar on BNSF owned property beyond the agreed upon time (private car storage).
- Rail Controlled Freight Car Extended Use (Demurrage)
Demurrage is derived from the French word "demeurer", which means to stay or remain. For rail controlled equipment, demurrage is defined as detention of a freight car during staging, loading or unloading beyond the agreed time. - Private Rail Car Storage on BNSF owned Property (Private Car Storage)
Private car storage is for storing customer owned or leased equipment on BNSF owned property. This occurs when a car is staged for placement (constructively placed) at your facility, but cannot be delivered because your facility is full or you have not ordered the car to be spotted. - Demurrage and Private Car Storage Charges
Other Services
- Optional Switching
Switching is for the movement of cars beyond a line haul movement. This includes requests for car moves between or along tracks within your facility (intra-plant switching), and moves between two facilities or to your facility from a lease track (inter-plant switching). - Weighing/Overload Charges
If requested on a waybill, BNSF provides a service to weigh cars. In the event that your car exceeds the authorized load limit or gross weight of the track weight limitations a charge will be assessed. Railcars loaded in excess of 5,000 lbs (or 1,000 lbs for hazardous materials) will not be allowed to continue moving until weight is reduced, and a switching charge will apply.
Tariffs
- Demurrage BNSF 6004-B
- Private Car Storage BNSF 6005
- Coal BNSF 6041-B
- General Rules BNSF 6100-A
- Diversion BNSF 6200-A
- Switching BNSF 8005-C
- Weighing BNSF 9300-A
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Helpful Tips
- Customer Guide
- Modified Straight Plan Explanation
- Demurrage Made Easy for Most Rail Controlled Equipment and LOGS
- Private Equipment Made Easy
- Demurrage Made Easy for Grain & Grain Products
- Demurrage Made Easy for Mechanical Reefers
Other Tips
Customer Notifications
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Billing
Settlement of charges will be made monthly based on all cars released during each calendar month. Invoices can be paid through BNSF Account Status tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). To access the tool, login here.
Monitor Charges
Charges can be monitored or reviewed through the BNSF eDemurrage tool (a secured www.BNSF.com application). Any billing issues need be filed within 11 months from the invoice date in eDemurrage, or in Account Status if more than 11 months has passed. To access the tool, login here.
Contact BNSF to learn more about extended equipment use and services.
Call us at 888-428-2673, Option 3, Option 3, Option 3.
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