The division of restructured technologies will have “reduced dependence on entrepreneurs and third party suppliers over time”
Fort Worth, Texas – BNSF Railway has dismissed part of its technology service staff as part of a departmental restructuring effort, by Forth Worth’s Star Telegram. Although the BNSF did not disclose specific figures, the cuts would have affected between 140 and 175 workers.
The carrier based in Fort Worth creates a new division called “BNSF | Tech “as part of what she describes as” a strategic initiative to transform the future of railway operations through innovation “. According to a prepared declaration, this new organization “will be imbued with new investments and an extended team of software engineers focused on the construction of a safer and more intelligent rail”.
The company noted that “certain technological service positions are reused or eliminated” because the restructured technological division will have “a reduced dependence on entrepreneurs and third -party suppliers over time”.
The BNSF said that it “remains determined to support employees affected by staff changes” and provides “applicable resources and career transitional services” to those affected by dismissals.
The restructuring of the technology department is involved in the midst of mixed financial performance for the carrier. While BNSF declared higher profits in the first quarter of 2025He continues to deal with financial challenges. During the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday, the outgoing CEO Warren Buffett recognized these difficulties, declaring: “The railway wins a little more than last year, but it does not win what it should win at the moment. But it is solved and is resolved. “
This is not the first significant reduction in BNSF’s workforce in recent times. The railway dismissed more than 360 mechanical employees in March 2024.