US Class I railway company BNSF Railway has announced a €3.6 billion (US$3.8 billion) investment programme for 2025, focusing on maintenance, network expansion and operational efficiency. The majority of the investment, €2.7 billion, is earmarked for maintenance projects to ensure the reliability of the infrastructure. Plans include the replacement and upgrading of railway components, the resurfacing or undermining of 18,350 km of track, and the replacement of 2.5 million sleepers and 660 km of rails. A further €513.2 million has been earmarked for expansion and efficiency projects to increase network capacity and support customer requirements. Key projects include the expansion of the intermodal terminal in Cicero, Chicago, and the development of the Barstow International Gateway in California. In addition, a new intermodal terminal is being built near Phoenix, Arizona. The expansion also includes the construction of 32 km of third mainline track near Needles, California, on the Southern Transcon line to improve capacity and operational recovery between Southern California and the Midwest.
