News Release

Fox Named Executive Vice President Operations, BNSF Railway

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 4, 2010:

BNSF Railway today announced that Greg Fox has been promoted to executive vice president, Operations, reporting to Carl Ice, president and chief operating officer. Operations functions reporting to Fox include Engineering; Mechanical; Transportation; Safety, Training and Operations Support; and Resource Protection. Fox will also serve as a member of BNSF's Executive Team.

"Greg Fox embodies our Leadership Model," Ice said. "Greg recognizes that employee commitment is the foundation for BNSF's continued success, and he effectively builds strong work teams and processes. Under Greg's guidance and vision, we have made great strides in Transportation and many other areas. We look forward to his contribution as he brings these same strengths to leading our entire Operations organization."

Fox has served as vice president, Transportation, since May 2007. Prior to that he was vice president, Engineering, starting in September 2002.

He began his railroad career in 1984 as a corporate management trainee in Fort Worth for the former Burlington Northern Railroad. Fox has held such Operations positions as trainmaster, terminal trainmaster and terminal superintendent.

During his career with BNSF, he has also held positions with increasing responsibility in Finance and Strategic Planning, Information Technology and eBusiness. Fox was named vice president, Technology Services, and chief information officer in April 2001.

Fox holds a bachelor's degree in finance and transportation management from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration in corporate finance from Avila College.

About BNSF

BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain, industrial goods and low-sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. And we are working continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.

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Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830
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Fort Worth, TX 76161-0057
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