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BNSF Railway
AddedMay 27, 2026
UpdatedJun 5, 2026
BNSF Railway

BNSF Railway

Acquired Subsidiary

BNSF Railway is the largest freight railroad in the United States, operating over 32,500 route miles.

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Fort Worth, TX, US
Founded
1995
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BNSF Railway is the principal operating subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the company operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America with approximately 32,500 route miles across 28 states and three Canadian provinces.

Formed by the 1995 merger of the Burlington Northern and Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railways, BNSF employs over 36,000 people and moves a diverse mix of consumer goods, agricultural products, industrial equipment, and energy resources. The railroad is led by President and CEO Kathryn Farmer.

BNSF Railway - M & A Snapshot

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  • Berkshire Hathaway

    Acquired BNSF Railway • $44B • Feb 12, 2010

BNSF Railway - Products & Services

  • Carload Rail Freight logo

    Carload Rail Freight

    BNSF Individual Railcar provides carload rail service for customers shipping one or more railcars.

    Competing Products

    CN logo
    CSX logo
  • Transload Services logo

    Transload Services

    BNSF Transload Services combine truck and rail movement through a network of transload facilities.

    Competing Products

    CSX logo
    Union Pacific Railroad logo
  • Intermodal Freight logo

    Intermodal Freight

    BNSF Intermodal moves freight by trailer, container, and less-than-truckload across North America's largest intermodal railroad network covering 32,500 miles.

    Competing Products

    Union Pacific Railroad logo

BNSF Railway - Similar Companies

Union Pacific Railroad logo

Union Pacific Railroad

CPKC logo

CPKC

CN logo

CN

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CSX logo

CSX

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Norfolk Southern logo

Norfolk Southern

Genesee & Wyoming logo

Genesee & Wyoming

gwrr.com

Omnitrax logo

Omnitrax

omnitrax.com

Bnsf Logistics logo

Bnsf Logistics

bnsflogistics.com

Delaware Otsego logo

Delaware Otsego

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Cathcart Rail logo

Cathcart Rail

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Amtrak logo

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Pacific Imperial Railroad logo

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Finger Lakes Railway logo

Finger Lakes Railway

Red River Valley & Western Railroad logo

Red River Valley & Western Railroad

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Blue Ridge Southern Railroad logo

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad

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BNSF Railway - Quick Facts

Who are BNSF Railway's competitors?

Companies similar to BNSF Railway include CN, Union Pacific Railroad, CSX and CPKC.

When was BNSF Railway founded?

BNSF Railway was founded in 1995.

Where is BNSF Railway's headquarters located?

BNSF Railway's headquarters is located in Fort Worth, TX, US.

When was BNSF Railway's last funding round?

BNSF Railway's most recent funding round was for $44B (USD) in November 2009.

How much has BNSF Railway raised to-date?

As of Nov 3, 2009, BNSF Railway has raised a total of $44B (USD).

BNSF Railway - Classification

Industry
  • Freight And Logistics Companies
  • Railway Companies