Big Sky rail authority briefed on BNSF-Amtrak relationship

BNSF Railways Jim Tylick, AVP of passenger operations discussed their $3.5 billion capital plan for 2022, and the potential benefits of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

BNSF operates around 32,000 route miles in 28 states and employs 35,000 people. It owns and operates most of the track in Montana, including the Empire Builder route. It also owns the old North Coast Hiawatha route, which Montana rail advocates are looking to restore.

“We look forward to engaging with this group as it explores possibilities on the passenger rail side,” said Tylick. Read More