BNSF announces $3.6 billion capital plan for 2026

Core Viewpoint - BNSF Railway has announced a $3.6 billion capital plan for 2026, primarily focused on infrastructure maintenance and modernization to meet customer needs and support growth [1][2]. Infrastructure Maintenance - The majority of the capital plan, amounting to $2.8 billion, is allocated for infrastructure maintenance, which includes replacing 400 miles of rail and over 2.5 million ties, as well as approximately 13,000 miles of track surfacing [1][2]. Expansion and Efficiency Projects - An additional $358 million is designated for expansion and efficiency projects, which encompasses property acquisitions and development for the $1.5 billion Barstow International Gateway project and the $3.2 billion Logistics Park Phoenix, the latter facing zoning challenges [3]. - Other projects include yard expansions in Galesburg, Illinois, and Winslow, Arizona [3].