July 3, 2026
BNSF marks its role in America's supply chain
BNSF said its 32,500-route-mile network averaged 1,300 trains per day and moved 9.6 million carloads in 2025.
#SupplyChain #Rail
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BNSF Railway Careers
North American freight railroad operating a network across 28 US states and three Canadian provinces.
bnsf.comAbout the company
Legal name
BNSF Railway Company
Parent company
Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC
CEO
Katie Farmer, President and Chief Executive Officer
Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Industry
Freight rail transportation
Network
Over 32,500 route miles
Geography
28 US states and three Canadian provinces
Revenue (2025)
US$23.348 billion
Website
bnsf.comBNSF Railway Company is a North American freight railroad and a wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC. Its network covers more than 32,500 route miles across 28 US states and three Canadian provinces.
The company carries consumer products, agricultural and energy products, industrial products, and coal. BNSF reported total operating revenues of US$23.348 billion for 2025, including US$22.792 billion in freight revenues.
Katie Farmer has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2021. BNSF's careers site groups opportunities across train crew, track and signal, mechanical and electrical, dispatching, corporate office and technology work.
Key People
Katie Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Williams
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Craig Morehouse
Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer
Paul Bischler
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Interview process at BNSF Railway
(488 interview experiences reported on Indeed)Interview experience
6 out of 10
Interview difficulty
Medium (5 out of 10)
Interview process length
More than one month
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How long the process takes
About a day or two9%
About a week9%
About a month33%
More than one month48%
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BNSF Railway Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Conductor
Indeed average
US$76,836 per year
Engineer
Indeed average
US$78,922 per year
Apprentice
Indeed average
US$28.18 per hour
Paid Intern
Indeed average
US$26.51 per hour
Research Intern
Indeed average
US$26.62 per hour
Control Room Operator
Indeed average
US$30.91 per hour
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Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Railroad Retirement Board annuity
Tuition reimbursement
Advancement opportunities
Paid time off
Latest News & Updates
June 3, 2026
BNSF launches RELOAD container program
BNSF announced RELOAD, a program that lets imported containers be reused for US shipments headed west before returning overseas.
#Intermodal #Logistics
View postFebruary 19, 2026
BNSF reports 2025 agricultural records
BNSF said 2025 set annual volume records for corn, oil seeds and meals, and ethanol.
#Agriculture #Freight
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BNSF is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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