As BNSF undergoes restructuring within its technology services division, the company has let go of some employees from this sector, according to an official statement supplied to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
BNSF did not disclose the number of employees who were let go; however, it is assumed that these reductions affected numerous workers.
Between 140 and 175 employees
.
“Following the announcement of a strategic initiative to transform the future of our rail operations through innovation, BNSF is changing its technology workforce for a newly created division called bnsf | tech,” the company said in the prepared statement. “This new organization will be infused with new investment and an expanded team of software engineers focused on building a safer, smarter railroad. As part of this transition, some Technology Services positions are being repurposed or eliminated, as bnsf | tech will have a reduced reliance on contractors and third-party vendors over time.”
“As has been the case previously, BNSF continues to remain dedicated to assisting employees who are affected by staffing adjustments. Relevant resources and career transition support are being provided to those impacted,” the company stated.
The Fort Worth-based company was formed by a merger of Burlington Northern Railroad and Santa Fe Railway in late 1995. Owned by conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, BNSF has
roughly 36,500 employees
approximately 4,900 of them across the nation
based in Tarrant County
.
A lot of individuals claiming to be BNSF employees
took to social media
And people use anonymous online discussion forums to vent their dissatisfaction about the job cuts.
Some individuals attributed
The layoffs were also accompanied by the addition of the railroad’s new Chief Technology Officer, Hari Govind, who assumed his role in January. Prior to this, Govind served as the Chief Technology Officer at Geico, another company under the umbrella of Berkshire Hathaway.
BNSF saw an increase in profits during the first quarter of 2025, yet the company remains
has been struggling with financial issues for many years
.
The railway is generating slightly higher revenues compared to last year; however, it isn’t achieving the earnings potential it currently has,” stated the departing Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett during the company’s yearly gathering on Saturday. “Nonetheless, this issue is being addressed and resolved. The railway remains an outstanding asset for Berkshire.
BNSF laid off
over 360 mechanical employees
in March 2024.
