BNSF Railway Approves $3.6B CapEx Plan for 2026

BNSF Railway, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has established a capital expenditure plan of USD 3.6 billion for 2026. The budget allocates funds for network maintenance and capacity expansion projects. The plan was announced by company President and CEO Katie Farmer.

The largest component of the 2026 budget is USD 2.8 billion designated for core network maintenance. This funding covers the surfacing of 4,683 miles of track, the replacement of 386 miles of rail, and the installation of 1.6 million new rail ties across the BNSF system.

An allocation of USD 358 million is directed toward expansion and efficiency initiatives. This amount contributes to a five-year total of USD 2.6 billion invested in this category. Projects for 2026 include continued work on the Barstow International Gateway in California and initial construction of a new intermodal facility near Phoenix, Arizona. The plan also funds expansion of marshalling yards in Galesburg, Illinois, and Winslow, Arizona.