BNSF's Precision Scheduled Railing Playbook

Every major North American railroad other than Burlington, Northern has adopted at least some aspects of precision scheduled railroading. Some believe the point-to-point scheduled service and minimal intransent switching is good for both returns on capital and customer service. Others believe precision railroading has done little for on time performance,. And its rigidity has jeopardized the compact that railroads have had with both regulators and customers.