News Release

BNSF plans $242 million capital program to maintain and expand Kansas rail capacity

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, May 15, 2012:

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) plans to invest an estimated $242 million on maintenance and rail capacity enhancement and expansion projects in Kansas this year.

BNSF's 2012 capacity enhancement projects in Kansas include the continued construction of BNSF's Kansas City Intermodal Facility southwest of Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas, improvements to the Topeka locomotive shops, and significant signal upgrades for federally mandated positive train control (PTC).

BNSF will continue its robust maintenance program, which will include 619 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work, the replacement of 57 miles of rail and about 247,000 ties.

"BNSF is proud of its ability to provide transportation services to the businesses and communities we serve in Kansas, and we look forward to continuing to grow our capacity in a way that facilitates growth for the Kansas economy," said Matthew K. Rose, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

BNSF's planned capital commitments in Kansas are part of BNSF's total 2012 capital commitment of $3.9 billion. The largest component of the capital plan is spending $2.1 billion on BNSF's core network and related assets. BNSF also plans to spend approximately $1.1 billion on locomotive, freight car and other equipment acquisitions. The program also includes about $300 million for federally mandated positive train control and $400 million for terminal, line and intermodal expansion and efficiency projects.

U.S. Department of Commerce economic data indicates that every dollar invested in freight railroads yields $3 in economic output and according to a Department of Commerce economic model, every freight rail job supports another 4.5 jobs somewhere else in our economy.

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. We work 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