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BNSF Q1 2026: Strong Quarter, but the Operating Gap Remains

Greg Abel pushes BNSF to close its operating margin gap as a strong Q1 and a $3.6 billion 2026 capex plan test whether the railroad can match Union Pacific’s efficiency.

Published May 4, 2026 in The FreightFA Brief, FreightFA's freight market newsletter.

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