12/05/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/05/2025 19:53
Date
Dec 5, 2025
Operational Performance
Momentum across the network is improving as we move through the first week of December. The Thanksgiving holiday temporarily impacted key performance metrics, but service levels have returned to pre-holiday levels as we head into the weekend. Freight volumes, which eased over the holiday, have also rebounded to stronger levels over the past few days.
Service Expectations for the Week Ahead
Portions of the Southern Transcon and the Northern Corridor have experienced pockets of cold weather this week, following the late-November Arctic cold snap and continued cold temperatures today, which prompted train length restrictions in the north. As we move through the weekend and into early next week, colder temperatures and increased chances for snow and icy conditions are expected across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Train length restrictions will remain in place in affected areas through the weekend, and BNSF operating teams continue to closely monitor these systems to support safe and consistent rail operations. Additional information regarding BNSF's winter preparedness and response efforts is available here.
Seasonal conditions are expected across the rest of the network, and no significant disruptions are anticipated at this time.
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