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BNSF taking over Montana Rail Link operations as lease ends

January 11, 2022/

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BNSF Railway is taking over operations and maintenance of Montana Rail Link following the end of a long-term lease with the company.

A letter to MRL employees Monday from President Derek Ollmann states the decision was “made after a great deal of thought including securing BNSF’s commitment to continue employment for all MRL employees.”


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