BNSF Railway Company
Overview
The primary subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, BNSF Railway Company provides freight transportation services over a network of 32,000 miles of track in the western United States and Canada. The BNSF system consists of 23,000 route miles owned by BNSF and 9,000 route miles of trackage rights, which allow BNSF Railway to use tracks owned by other railroads. Freight carried by BNSF Railway includes agricultural, consumer, and industrial products, along with coal. Consumer products, which account for the largest share of the railroad's freight traffic, consist mainly of containerized freight that comes to BNSF Railway from marine shipping lines.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for BNSF Railway Company
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Sales (mil.) | £12,283.7 |
| Employees | 40,000 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for BNSF Railway Company
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Matthew K. (Matt) Rose (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and COO | Carl R. Ice Connect to this executive |
| EVP and CFO | Thomas N. (Tom) Hund Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of BNSF Railway Company
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