Opinion - Conductor/Brakeman BNSF Railway Employee Review

3.0
Feb 4, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working for this particular compnay. I find the newer generation does not remember their fathers and or grandfathers and how hard they worked. This new liberal apeasement towards time-off is greatly overrated. I have been fortunate to have worked for this company, which has compensated me enough, to allow my wife to stay home with my children. I believe some of our spoiled personnel have determined they need to have their cake and eat it too.

Cons

Management on the First-Line area is something to be desired. We desperately need to be more proactive in choosing perspective managers. Although this company is in no comparison to the military (which I am proud to have been a member) the potential for a life threatning incident is much more greater, let's say than being a politician

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Great Benefits -People Forward culture -Railroad Retirement

Cons

-Some working policies are as forward as they can be for a railroad but are not as flexible compared to other industries

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and strong coworkers across the organization. The company offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and good overall stability. There are many experienced employees who care about the work and are willing to help others succeed.

Cons

The organization can be very hierarchical, which sometimes makes it difficult to drive change or move quickly. Decisions often require multiple layers of approval, so it can take longer than expected to finalize direction or make progress. There is also limited flexibility compared to what many other companies offer, especially when it comes to working arrangements.

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