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28 Years and counting: Gabriel Chavez’s dedication keeps trains moving

One of 11 children, Gabriel Chavez was inspired by his father to pursue a railroad career. His father worked for Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) for 30 years as a carman. Chavez recognized that the income, job security and benefits afforded his parents and family a comfortable life.

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Fifty years of fun and counting for BNSF employee

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From classroom to the railyard: Larry Howe’s journey

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BNSF employee shares kidney, gift of life with his coworker

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BNSF locomotive engineer retires after nearly half century of service

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Friendship forged through railroad life

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Celebrating engineering excellence

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Higher calling: Train crews have big rewards, tough sacrifices

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Spec-track-ular: Employees capture beauty of BNSF rail network

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Planning for success: How a BNSF employee supports Positive Train Control

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Running toward greatness: BNSF employee keeps pushing forward

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Workin’ – and volunteering – on the railroad 

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Living the dream: From rail fan to conductor

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Love for railroading flows through training manager’s life

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BNSF employee’s hobby out of this world

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Rising stars: Celebrating BNSF’s intern class of 2023

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BNSF employee builds homes and hope

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BNSF’s Tuition Reimbursement Program gives employees’ education a boost

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‘Trains’-forming work and community through diversity councils

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BNSF employees are saving hope for dogs in need

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BNSF employee’s volunteer work is the wind beneath raptors’ wings

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Showing support: BNSF’s Women’s Network and Women EnRoute

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Women in rail: Mothers and daughters share working for the railroad

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Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at BNSF

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BNSF welder competes in Ironman races in honor of his children

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Employee’s passion for trains shines through in model railroad

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The next adventure for leaders: BNSF’s Experienced First Line Supervisor program

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13 ‘track-tacular’ photos taken by BNSF employees

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Management Trainee Program: Changing the track-jectory of your career

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BNSF employee reaches new heights by competing in Highland Games

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Summer Intern Program: A great way to start a career with BNSF

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Every rainbow has orange: Pride at BNSF

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World class: How accomplished athletes brought their winning spirit to BNSF

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BNSF employee builds model railroad with skill and engine-uity

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Women find a career track at BNSF

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A lifetime of service: From defending the nation to driving the economy

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