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BNSF sends crews to Wyoming, Montana for track improvements PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 15 May 2025 00:00
FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company is sending two maintenance of way crews to Wyoming and Montana in mid-May to replace more than 150,000 ties and almost 35 track miles of rail between Casper, Wyo., and Silesia, Mont. The project is expected to be completed by September and will cost about $15 million.

"Expanding and maintaining our infrastructure along this stretch of track and throughout the system not only allows us to provide customers with efficient and reliable rail service but it also benefits the overall efficiency of American's supply chain," said Dave Freeman, BNSF vice president, Engineering.

In addition, BNSF will send four maintenance of way crews to begin undercutting track (the removal, repair and replacement of ballast) and replacing ties and rail on BNSF's mainline between Custer and Glendive, Mont. The crews are expected to begin work in June to undercut six miles of track, replace more than 75,000 ties and lay approximately 22 track miles of rail.

"Our rail lines in Montana are essential for Montana farmers and America's wheat harvest. Almost 150,000 bushels of grain came out of the state via our tracks last year," Freeman said. "We make it a priority to keep those tracks in excellent condition."
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The great locomotive chase PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dave Skinner - Flathead Beacon website   
Thursday, 14 May 2025 23:16
KALISPELL, Mont. — The news is that Burlington Northern Santa Fe has been trying to buy property in Whitefish’s “Railway District.” Residents responded by hiring jet-setting tort attorney Cliff Edwards, who has a proven track record of chasing not only ambulances, but locomotives, too.

BNSF has been hit with judgments for pollution in Havre and Livingston, which both have large locomotive maintenance shops. Edwards’ firm was plaintiffs’ counsel in Livingston, winning its share of a $14.5 million settlement.

Now, pollution has a cause, and those responsible should be held liable for the actual impacts of their actions, right?

BNSF’s problems in Whitefish stem from decades of sloppy locomotive fueling and servicing, both at the roundhouse and in front of the Depot. The spills created good-sized underground plumes of solvents and diesel fuel, centered on the roundhouse and Whitefish Depot. BNSF responded by cleaning up its act and is pumping down the plumes, which for now have stayed on BNSF property. Neither have presented significant public health impacts.

So why is BNSF suddenly so interested in buying up the Railway District?
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