BNSF, Hotstart begin locomotive refit

摘要

BNSF Railway is retrofitting 11 of its locomotives with Hotstart idle-reduction technology "to reduce emissions and conserve fuel in Washington State," with the pool of locomotives to operate out of BNSF yards in Spokane and Pasco, Wash. BNSF and Spokane, Wash.-based Hotstart are joined by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency in the effort. "Minimizing our impact on the planet is a key priority for all of us at BNSF and we are always striving to incorporate new practices and technologies to help us reduce our impact," said John Lovenburg, BNSF vice president, Environmental. "Through our partnership with Hotstart and Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, we are able to make continued strides in Washington to further reduce carbon emissions in our operations."