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The railroad ran between Huntley, Montana and Spokane, Washington, largely within Montana, and the main line passes through the towns of Missoula, Livingston, Bozeman, Billings, and Helena. Montana Rail Link connected with the BNSF on both ends and also in Garrison, Montana.
For 175 years, BNSF Railway has been an essential connector – safely and efficiently transporting freight from point A to point B. But we don't just move freight; we touch people and communities along the way.
27 sie 2024 · In later years the railroad gained additional lines by taking over former NP branches serving Montana towns such as Spire Rock, Twin Bridges, Darby, and Polson. Additionally, it also gained trackage rights to Spokane, Washington via BNSF. At its peak, Montana Rail Link boasted a network of 955 miles.
The railroad ran between Huntley, Montana and Spokane, Washington, largely within Montana, and the main line passes through the towns of Missoula, Livingston, Bozeman, Billings, and Helena. Montana Rail Link connected with the BNSF on both ends and also in Garrison, Montana.
12 lis 2024 · Montana Rail Link trains operated between Billings and Spokane using trackage rights over BN successor BNSF's tracks connecting those points. Montana Rail Link used cabooses until the BNSF takeover in 2024, which were used to carry remote control switching equipment on Laurel switch engines.
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, BNSF will resume operations across what will become the MRL Subdivision of our Montana Division. We’re ready to welcome MRL team members to the BNSF family. Operating as one will bring benefits to our customers.
BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) will assume operations across the former MRL lines on the newly-designated MRL Subdivision of the Montana Division of BNSF. For operational, shipper, or real-estate inquiries regarding lines formerly operated by MRL, please direct those to BNSF .
