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BNSF leads rail industry in innovation with more patents than all other Class I railroads combined

Innovation is part of our DNA. Across the BNSF network, continuous improvement is how we stay on track. From the way we inspect our rails to how we assemble trains, our teams are developing and deploying patented technologies that make our operations safer, faster and more efficient. 

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Weeding out inefficiencies: AI helps vegetation crews go to the right place at the right time 

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Eyes on AI: BNSF innovates to better serve our customers 

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Precision matters: BNSF LiDAR technology

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Time to shine: Team’s solution puts rail detection equipment on track

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BNSF finds VR mechanical training is the real deal

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From container shipping to artificial intelligence, demand forecasting ensures ‘just right’ service

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Getting into the 'rithm: New switching technology boosts safety, efficiency

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From high in the sky to desktop, remote crane technology safer and more productive

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Artificial intelligence: A new frontier for safety, efficiency and service at BNSF

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BNSF’s Continuous Improvement teams challenge the status quo to enhance service

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At BNSF, the forecast calls for clearer wind data

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Eyes in the sky, feet on the ground: BNSF employee pilots unmanned aerial systems.

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Geo car technologies detect what the eye can't

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Barging in: BNSF brings new rail bridge upriver

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BNSF’s ‘uplifting’ technology keeps intermodal containers moving safely and efficiently

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Gateless in Seattle: BNSF technology eases truck entrance into intermodal facilities

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It's a bird, it's a plane...it's BNSF: How we lead the way in advanced drone operations

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BNSF leads the charge on testing battery-electric locomotive

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Artificial Intelligence: A look at how BNSF creates a safer, smarter railroad

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