Intermodal Network Update for Friday, November 21, 2025

Operational Performance
The BNSF network remains in solid condition as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday week and peak intermodal shipping season with positive momentum. Overall car velocity increased from the prior week and saw a 6% increase compared to October. Average terminal dwell was lower than the previous week, reaching the lowest level year-to-date and reflecting a 4% reduction from last month. Our local service compliance measure remains steady at 92%.

Intermodal Thanksgiving Operating Plan (UPDATED)
The number of trains operating on BNSF track is typically lower over the holiday due to reduced freight volume. BNSF's Intermodal holiday operating plan will adjust operations to account for this potential reduction in traffic. As a result, shipments from Tuesday, November 25, through noon on Wednesday, December 3, may experience delays of approximately 48 hours. Connecting carriers who have reduced operations for the holiday may cause delays on interline traffic. Please see the updated matrix for all hub hours during the holiday period.  

Please click here for more information on the Intermodal Thanksgiving Operating Plan. 
 
Service Expectations for the Week Ahead
Heavy rains and storms continue to impact multiple states along the Southern Transcon, including Southern California, Arizona, much of Texas, and parts of the Central Plains. These conditions are expected to bring elevated flash-flooding risks over the next 24-48 hours. BNSF operating teams are monitoring conditions and are prepared to quickly respond. For Thanksgiving week, we expect overall seasonable operating conditions across much of our network. 
 
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