Terrible company! It used to be decent and Do-able but not anymore - Transportation BNSF Railway Employee Review

1.0
Feb 9, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Money is still good but not keeping up with inflation and other trades also no raises due to contract negotiations

Cons

TERRIBLE Schedule that’s only getting worse. You are forced to do other peoples jobs without pay. They do not honor union negotiated pay claims for performing over and beyond work assignments. They constantly break agreements but force employees into extra work. The time off process is horrible! Attendance policy is horrible. They use technology against employees! Cameras we’re put in locomotives and we were told that it was for emergency use only. not anymore! We are watched by drones in the yards. The list could go on and on…AND ON

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

This is a great place to start and grow your career, especially as an MT, with tons of opportunities to take on projects and explore what interests you. Leadership at every level is genuinely supportive and approachable, and people across the company are always willing to teach, mentor, and help you succeed. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the Business Resource Groups really add to the sense of community and development.

Cons

There are so many opportunities that it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming figuring out what path to focus on. Balancing day-to-day work with all the development options can be a bit challenging depending on your role and workload.

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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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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