BNSF
BNSF Railway Company · BNSF · United States
The larger of the two western US Class I railroads, moving the bulk of transpacific import containers inland from Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Key facts
- Line code
- BNSF
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North America
- Gauge
- Standard (1435 mm)
- Traction
- Diesel
- Network
- ~52,300 route-km
- Terminals
- 3
- Corridors
- 2
Schedule coverage: High — daily or multiple daily services on core relations. This is an editorial coverage indicator, not a measured count of services.
Emissions profile
Across the 2 corridors this operator runs on RailScanner, the mean intensity is 21 gCO₂ per tonne-kilometre — about 66% below the road benchmark of 62 g. Diesel traction puts this above the electrified European networks, though still far below road.
Planning estimates following GLEC v3 methodology — not a regulatory-grade declaration. For compliance reporting, reference the certified consignment documentation.
Services sold
Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers on flat wagons.
Coal, ore, aggregates and grain in dedicated wagons.
A whole train moving point to point without reformation.
Finished vehicles and automotive parts.
Terminals served
Corridors operated
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