News Release

BNSF Plans $210 Million Capital Program in Missouri to Improve Rail Capacity

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, August 28, 2013:

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) plans to invest an estimated $210 million on maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects in Missouri this year.

BNSF will enhance capacity by extending a siding at Jeff, Missouri to 10,000 feet, and by improving a bridge over the Missouri River near St. Louis.

BNSF will continue its robust track maintenance program in Missouri, which will include more than 3,500 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work, the replacement of 195 miles of rail, and almost 390,000 ties, as well as significant signal upgrades for federally mandated positive train control (PTC).

“BNSF's capital investments in Missouri will help ensure our network is prepared for growing demand for freight rail,” said Matthew K. Rose, chairman and chief executive officer. “We are focused on investing to meet our customers' expectations and on expanding capacity where growth is occurring. Given the importance of a low cost supply chain to the U.S. economy, our privately funded rail infrastructure is well positioned to help Missouri compete in global markets.”

The planned capital investments in Missouri are part of BNSF's record 2013 capital commitment of $4.3 billion. The largest component of the capital plan is spending $2.3 billion on BNSF's core network and related assets. BNSF also plans to spend approximately $1 billion on locomotive, freight car and other equipment acquisitions, many of which will serve Missouri. The program also includes about $200 million for positive train control and $800 million for terminal, line and intermodal expansion and efficiency projects.

Unlike other modes of transportation, U.S. freight railroads use their own private dollars, not tax dollars, to build and maintain their freight rail networks. Since the year 2000, BNSF has invested more than $42 billion to improve and expand its freight rail network.

About BNSF

BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF's shipments 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