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Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 28, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.
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Celebrating Engineering Excellence

Guest authors
February 27, 2024
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During National Engineers Week, we applaud our fantastic engineers who keep operations running smoothly, thanks to their creativity, expertise and dedication. BNSF team members who specialize in engineering are tackling service challenges, driving tech…

BNSF Settles Lawsuit With Private Landowners After 2018 Derailment

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 21, 2024
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed as of reporting, but BNSF has reportedly settled the lawsuit from the Kooima family over a 2018 derailment.
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Continued Slope Movement Halts Freight Traffic in San Clemente

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 15, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – Freight operations have stopped overnight after crews documented continued slope movement.
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ICC Approves Upgrades in 3 Counties

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 10, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On February 8th, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved crossing upgrades in Iroquois, Adams, and Logan Counties.
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North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 10, 2024
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BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.
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San Clemente Landslide Update; Upcoming Storm System, Continued Hillside Movement

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 1, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – OCTA gives an update on the San Clemente landslide, and an incoming storm system will bring additional rainfall and increase the risk of a mudslide in the area.
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USDOT Awards $4.9B for Mega, INFRA Projects

Marybeth Luczak
January 27, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is distributing $4.9 billion to 37 nationwide projects through the FY 2023-24 Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance) and INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grant programs. Twelve rail-…

BNSF Thanks Crews for Clearing Infrastructure of Ice and Snow After Winter Weather

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 20, 2024
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FORT MADISON, Iowa – BNSF Crews have worked to clear ice and snow from infrastructure and reduce train restrictions across the Northern Corridor after severe winter weather.
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Report: BNSF Bridge Construction Ramps Up

Carolina Worrell
January 9, 2024
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BISMARCK, N.Dak. – BNSF says construction will “ramp up” this year on a new rail bridge located between Bismarck and Mandan, N.Dak., according to a KYFR report.