BNSF to hire 140 Montanans

BNSF Railway Co. http://www.bnsf.com/ expects to hire about 140 people and invest $111 million maintaining and improving its rail tracks across Montana this year.

Last year, when Montana’s record floods shut down highway and train traffic several times, the railroad hired 400 people in Montana. Those additional employees will fill vacancies and handle anticipated future growth.

"This is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of the local, national and international freight we move in and through Montana," said BNSF regional spokesman Gus Melonas in Seattle. "With the extreme weather conditions across Montana, it is imperative we make these improvements."

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By JAN FALSTAD [email protected]

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BNSF plans capital programs worth $340 million in Montana, South Dakota, Texas — $111 million to maintain track, expand capacity in Montana. http://www.bnsf.com/media/news-releases/2012/may/2012-05-24a.html

BNSF Launches Interactive Map – Map displays company’s investments and community involvement across 32,000-mile rail network. http://map.friendsofbnsf.com/