Industry Leading Rail Safety

As one of the largest rail transportation companies in the U.S., we understand we have a responsibility to do everything we can to operate safely at BNSF.

Our vision is to operate injury- and accident-free, and we work each day to make that vision a reality through our extensive safety programs, training and technology.

Here's a look at the industry-leading steps we’re taking to advance safety in rail transportation of all shipments.

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Prevention

At BNSF, we believe every accident or injury is preventable through training, technology and an empowered workforce.

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Mitigation

We continue to voluntarily adopt higher standards than required by law to safely move crude by rail and other hazardous materials.

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Response

While we focus on reducing the likelihood of an accident, we make sure we are ready to respond if needed and train local first responders  across our network.

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Safety Highlights



BNSF RAILWAY HAS RECORD YEAR FOR SAFETY IN 2023


BNSF completed a record year for workplace safety in 2023, with the lowest injury frequency rate in the company’s 175-year history.

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BNSF TEAMS CELEBRATE SAFETY RECORDS

At BNSF, safety is the most important thing we do. Several teams around our 32,500-mile rail network have been maintaining exceptional safety records over the past year or more, and we’re proud to highlight their hard work. Take a look at these top-performing teams.

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