Dedicated Train Service
BNSF's Dedicated Train service is the most efficient and economical way to move high-volumes of single commodities from a single origin to a single destination. Through this service, you can access the most efficient and fluid rail network in North America.
- Excellent for large quantities of single-bulk commodities such as coal, grain, minerals, liquids, special project cargo and oversized commodities (i.e., wind blades)
- Non-stop service between a single origin and destination
- Enhances value of facility and equipment investments
BNSF offers three types of Dedicated Train Services - Coal Unit Train, Shuttle Train, and Other Unit Trains.
To discuss coal opportunities, contact Tom Epich bye-mail.
Coal Unit Train Specifications
- Train lengths vary by route, but generally range from 115 to 150 cars
- Customers generally supply their own equipment
- Non-stop service between a single origin and destination
- Does not use dedicated locomotives
Tariff Prices
- Wyoming/Montana Unit Train Rate Table (BNSF-90068)
- Individual Origin-Destination Unit Train Tariffs
- Industrial/Odd-Lot Tariffs
Rules Books and Accessorial Charges
Fuel Surcharge:
A fuel surcharge is applicable on all BNSF coal shipments.
Not Rail Served?
For help in establishing, expanding or relocating your next site, please contact:
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Shannon Rovinsky | Tel: 817-352-6498 |
BNSF offers two types of dedicated train service for grain shipments: Shuttle Trains and Destination Efficiency Trains (DET).
Shuttle Train Specifications
- Grain shuttle facilities must meet specificDesign Guidelinesto qualify for shuttle rates. You can also contact anAg Products Economic Development representative and they can provide you with the Facilities Design Guidelines
- Technical track specifications can be found in theDesign Guidelines for Industrial Track Projects
Destination Efficiency Train (DET) Specifications
- 110-car train consisting of four monthly or year-longCertificate of Transportation (COT) units
- All COT Units combined to create a DET must have the same shipping period
- A DET may be split enroute for unloading at multiple destinations
- Dedicated locomotives
- Loads in 24 hours
- Grain elevator facilities must meet specificEngineering Unit Train Requirements to qualify for shuttle rates. You can also contact anAg Products Economic Development representative and they can provide you with the Facilities Design Guidelines.
Review Grain Unit Train Performance Metrics
How to Secure a Shuttle Train or Unit COT
- Contact yourmarketing representative or Kylie Rupe at 817-867-6266.
- Rules governing the shuttle program are found inTariff BNSF 4022 .
- Review the rules governing the COT are foundTariff BNSF 4090 .
Shuttle Incentives
- Origin Efficiency Program (OEP) (BNSF 4022 Item 13500) pays an incentive for a 15-hour load
- Destination Efficiency Program (DEP) (BNSF 4022 Item 13501) pays an incentive for a 15-hour unload
- BNSF also has aReload Incentive (BNSF 4022 Item 13502) that pays an incentive for reloading a shuttle at the same location where the shuttle was unloaded.
Grain Unit Train Rates
For rates on BNSF grain unit trains, please review theOfficial Tariff Publications for your specific commodity.
For questions on BNSF’s dedicated shuttle train service, please contact theGrain Operations Team.
Not Rail Served?
For help in establishing, expanding or relocating your next site, please contact:
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Michael Ray |
Other Unit Train Specifications
- Excellent for project cargo, industrial bulk and oversized shipments – including lumber, steel, wind blades, pipe, etc.
- Train lengths vary by commodity and route
- Can be used for single car shipments with urgent deliver or handling requirements
- Non-stop service between a single origin and destination
- Requires facilities capable of handing train service
Other Unit Train Rates
- For rates on other BNSF unit trains, please review theOfficial Tariff Publications for your commodity.
- For oversized shipments, please contact asales representative.
- Ethanol, feed or fertilizer unit trains must meet specificDesign Guidelines. You can also contact anAg Products Economic Development representative who provide can you these Facilities Design Guidelines
- Technical track specifications can be found in theDesign Guidelines for Industrial Track Projects
Contacts
| Department | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Train Opportunities, Oversized Shipment Questions | High Wide Representative | Tel: 817-593-4802 |
Not Rail Served?
- If you are not directly served by a railroad and need delivery by truck, consider using one of ourpremier transloaders orBNSF Logistics.
- You can also work with ourEconomic Development team to establish or expand your next site.
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