OREANDA-NEWS. Emergency responders from 12 states attend specialized training Thirty nine local emergency responders from 12 states are attending a three-day, hands-on field training exercise this week that will prepare them for managing incidents related to crude oil trains.

This one-of-a-kind training is being conducted at the railroad industry's private training and research center, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) in Pueblo, Colo.

BNSF is underwriting the travel and training expenses for more than 700 local first responders in 2014 to help ensure they're ready to address the unique characteristics associated with crude-by-rail transport in the communities it services. The three-day classes started in July and will continue through December.

BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF's shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry.