BNSF Railway is expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency at its Winslow yard in Arizona as part of its 2026 capital programme.
The project is designed to accelerate train processing and reduce congestion along a major transcontinental freight corridor.
Located on BNSF’s Southern Transcon route between California and Chicago, the Winslow facility handles around 65 trains per day and serves as an important crew-change point.
The upgrade includes extending an existing track by 1,100 feet, constructing a new 6,700-foot lead track and adding 13 new turnouts.
The project will also introduce advanced NX, or Entrance/Exit, switches that can be operated remotely to improve safety and efficiency.
BNSF said the improvements will strengthen switching capabilities, increase yard fluidity and allow more trains to be processed while freeing capacity on the mainline.
Construction is already underway and is expected to be completed by the end of June.
