Coal Network Update for Friday, February 16, 2024

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Our network operating teams are focused on improving service performance following a challenging start to the month of February. As reported, on Monday, a train derailed near Hazelton, Kansas, approximately 80 miles southwest of Wichita, which caused traffic delays along our Southern Transcon on the Panhandle Subdivision located between Amarillo, Texas and Wellington, Kansas. BNSF crews moved quickly and restored both main lines to service in less than 36 hours.

Service across the network is recovering quickly, thanks to the efforts of our operating teams. Though lower than the prior week, average car velocity increased compared to the prior month. Our local service compliance measure, which reflects our timeliness in handling carload freight, has improved versus both last week and the previous month.

SERVICE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Much of the network will experience favorable operating conditions to begin the week, and we expect to continue building on positive momentum heading into next week. However, an active weather pattern affecting areas in Northern California will bring accumulating snow as high winds and rain impact the California coastline through the weekend. BNSF teams will monitor the systems and are prepared and ready to respond quickly to any service disruptions.

We thank you for your business and appreciate the opportunity to serve as your transportation service provider. We welcome your feedback and questions.