BNSF reports higher annual coal revenues, average revenue per car

摘要

BNSF Railway said coal volumes increased in 2017 due to thecontinued effects of higher natural gas, though were partially offsetby coal plant retirements, increased renewable generation andinventory adjustments.The Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad reported full-year coal revenuesof $3.85 billion, up 13.7% from 2016, according to its fourth quarterearnings filed Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.