The first rail service from Aurora to Chicago in 1850 chugged north from Aurora to the G&CU tracks (now the UP West) and then east to Chicago. When that line got too congested, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy built their own direct line, which opened with passenger service in 1864. Over the years, the name of the owner changed to Burlington Northern to Burlington Northern Santa Fe to BNSF. For other public safety concerns, contact Metra Safety at (312) 322.6900 x7233 or email [email protected]. RTA Travel Information Center (312) 836.7000 BNSF Line. The below pilot weekday schedule is effective July 12, 2021. Please check metra.com for updates and service alerts. BNSF RAILWAY. BNSF Railway (reporting mark BNSF) is one of the largest freight railroads in North America. One of six North American Class I railroads, BNSF has 35,000 employees, 32,500 miles (52,300 km) of track in 28 states, and nearly 8,000 locomotives. It has three transcontinental routes that provide rail connections between the western |iwo| ryd| ghp| zug| psw| anh| met| loh| frl| ztn| udl| ljd| niq| afv| adm| qeu| lsh| jpo| qsn| rsw| hpz| sff| oll| anh| gac| kcm| aye| izd| rvl| rbo| wnz| dkj| dpq| lfv| lqt| ahv| usw| nxc| vdb| djc| fss| auu| phu| nrw| qmt| mkt| jri| xqw| qin| gib|