Train heists in remote desert areas of the West have netted millions in Nike shoes
In 2025, robbers aren’t going for gold or money on trains. They're targeting Nike shoes and electronics in heists that sound ...
Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2 million worth of Nike shoes
Thieves have targeted freight trains in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of millions of dollars worth of ...
9 Mexican nationals face federal charges for alleged train burglary
A federal grand jury indicted 11 suspects, nine of whom were undocumented Mexican nationals, for allegedly burglarizing a ...
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BNSF train derails in Montana (updated)
Approximately 25 to 27 cars of a BNSF train derailed Monday night (Feb. 24, 2025) west of Miles City, Custer County Fire ...
Metra BNSF train in Downers Grove strikes pedestrian; 2nd time in less than 24 hours
Around 4:40 p.m. Monday, BNSF outbound trains were stopped near Main Street in Downers Grove due to train #1272 striking a ...
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BNSF profits and revenue lag railway’s overall traffic growth
BNSF Railway’s pre-tax profits increased slightly in 2024 as traffic mix changes — more intermodal, less coal — and lower ...
Second pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois in 24 hours
This is the second BNSF Metra train to hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove in 24 hours. Just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a train ...
2nd pedestrian killed by Metra BNSF train in less than 24 hours in Downers Grove
The crash happened before 8 a.m. near Main Street in Downers Grove. Metra said BNSF train #1228 was stopped after the crash. A village spokesperson said the Main Street train crossing would be closed ...