News Release

World's Top Military Magazine Names BNSF No. 1 "Best Company for Veterans"

FORT WORTH, Texas, September 13, 2011:

BNSF Railway has been named the No. 1 "Best Employer for Veterans" in the United States by Military Times EDGE magazine (EDGE). The magazine's annual recognition program highlights those employers in the United States that “prove they make veterans a priority-not just with slogans and statements of support, but with programs, policies and positive track records."

"This award is an honor and a true testament to BNSF's military-friendly culture," said Riz Chand, BNSF vice president and chief human resources officer. "We are committed to helping veterans transition to the workforce, and we value their focus on safety, their leadership and operational skills and their unique life experiences."

The top 50 military-friendly companies who made the list were selected from thousands of nominated companies.

BNSF has hired more than 4,000 veterans since 2005 and currently employs more than 7,000 veterans. This equates to approximately 18 percent of BNSF's workforce. And, BNSF has hired more than 1,000 veterans--26 percent of new hires--so far in 2011.

"The military candidate embodies the core competencies essential at BNSF: leadership, teamwork and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment," said John Wesley III, manager, Military Staffing, and a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army.

Military Times EDGE is the only publication dedicated to showing soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen the practical and positive actions that can make their lives and careers better-both in the military and beyond.

Click here to see the full list of "Best for vets" employers.

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.

BNSF Headquarters
BNSF Railway Company
2650 Lou Menk Dr. 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830
P.O. Box 961057
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0057
Phone: (817) 352-1000