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Man killed after being struck by train in Casselton, N.D. 
North Dakota Highway Patrol Sgt. Dave Wolf said authorities responded to the pedestrian accident at 4:09 p.m. at a crossing that runs across state Highway 18, known as Langer Avenue in Casselton.
By Ryan Johnson , October 13, 2012
Crookston man hit by train is in stable condition in Altru
A Crookston man remains in stable condition in Altru Hospital after being hit by a train Saturday afternoon in Crookston.
By Stephen J. Lee , September 30, 2012
BNSF expands oil capacity in Williston Basin
BNSF Railway Co. says it has increased its capacity to export crude oil out of the Williston Basin. The railroad says it can now ship up to 1 million barrels of oil daily from North Dakota and Montana.
By Associated Press , September 05, 2012
Grand Forks Fire Department studies ammonia spills
Using a special training tanker car from BNSF, Grand Forks firefighters are learning how to deal with the worst case scenario when the caustic, toxic gas spills and they have to help contain it and rescue victims.
July 19, 2012
Long legal battle over fatal Minnesota BNSF crash ends
The families for four young people killed in a 2003 car-train crash in Anoka say they've settled their case against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for $29 million. The settlement is one of Minnesota's largest wrongful death awards.
By Associated Press , May 01, 2012
Roommate: UND student found dead along railroad tracks often used short cut
The UND student found dead Saturday morning along railroad tracks west of Columbia Road overpass was apparently taking a short cut between his apartment and campus, according to police and his roommate.
By Stephen J. Lee and Chris Bieri , March 26, 2012
BNSF warns of rail yard dangers following discovery of body
More infomation about dead person likely todayNotifications of relatives of the person found dead along railroad tracks in the BNSF Railway yard in Grand Forks Saturday morning weren’t complete yet Sunday, a police sergeant said.
By Stephen J. Lee , March 25, 2012
BNSF opens $35 million facility in Minot to accommodate rail traffic, oil field needs
The facility was built in part to accommodate the needs of increased rail traffic from crude oil loading sites in western North Dakota's booming oil patch. Gov. Jack Dalrymple says dependable rail service also is critical to the state's farmers.
By Associated Press , January 27, 2012
Train noise -- even from BNSF trains -- ends today in Jamestown, N.D.
Train noise is coming to an end in Jamestown. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs tells KQDJ radio that BNSF Railway trains were to stop sounding their horns at three downtown crossings effective today. Horns will continue to be sounded at another crossing where the railroad has concerns about safety.
By Associated Press , January 03, 2012
Railroads in Devils Lake basin to be raised in spring
BNSF Railway CEO Matt Rose told the North Dakota congressional delegation this week that construction will begin in the spring on the $97.4 million project along the BNSF track. Rising floodwaters in the Devils Lake Basin have threatened the rail lines and bridges near Churchs Ferry, forcing Amtrak to suspend service on its Empire Builder line earlier this year.
By Kevin Bonham , December 23, 2011
$10 million fed grant adds to Churchs Ferry railroad rebuild funding
North Dakota is $10 million closer to securing funding for a nearly $100 million project to rebuild a flood-damaged, 17-mile span of railroad track and two bridges near Churchs Ferry, N.D. However, it remains more than $20 million short.
By Kevin Bonham , December 13, 2011
Highway 220 rail crossing project requires East Grand Forks detour
Motorists on Highway 220 will experience a detour in East Grand Forks on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
By Herald Staff Report , November 07, 2011
Minnesota's Northstar commuter rail service postponed
Metro Transit officials have delayed the resumption of Northstar commuter rail service because damage caused by a weekend freight train derailment in Fridley is taking longer to repair.
By Associated Press , July 19, 2011
Passenger rail service still days away
Amtrak passenger rail service will not resume through North Dakota for at least “several more days,” until repairs can be made to flooded railbed and tracks just west of Towner, according to a spokeswoman with BNSF Railway, which owns the track.
By Kevin Bonham , July 11, 2011
Train derailment near Brainerd, Minn., ties up main track
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is working Monday to clear a main track near Brainerd, Minn., where 20 cars in a coal train derailed.
By Associated Press , July 11, 2011
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