(@#07 HOU-LAL Trackage
January 24, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 7 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: Houston-Lafayette-UP Trackage Rights 

TRAINS ARRIVIING OR DEPARTNG DAYTON CMC YARD 

Trains arriving or departing Dayton CMC Yard must in 
advance call Renzenberger limo to assist them with either 
inbounding train from U.P main track to Dayton CMC yard 
or outbounding train from Dayton CMC yard to UP main track. 

If Renzenberger is not available, the on-duty Dayton Trainmaster 
must be notified at one so that he may assist with his 
vehicle in protecting the shove to and from the U.P. 
main track.  This will alleviate any employees riding 
the side of the rear car of the train. 



                    D L FREEMAN 
                    GENERAL MANAGER 
APPROVED: 
M D DEALY 
V.P. OPERATIONS 




(@#21 Safety Shoes
January 30, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 21 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: Safety Shoe Policy 
SUBDIVISION: All 

This year, BNSF has refined its safety footwear policy to 
bring it more in line with industry standards and to improve 
efficiencies to the program. Although many parts of the program 
have changed, three things remain the same - replacement boots 
are subsidized by BNSF, employees may choose from several 
vendors and styles to meet their needs, and BNSF is committed 
to providing the highest quality of safety footwear to employees. 
The new policy went into effect Oct. 1, 2001. 

Under the new policy, employees may purchase one pair 
of safety shoes every 12 months and receive 80 percent subsidy 
from the BNSF ($150 for White's).  The 12-month time frame is 
a rolling year specific to each employee.  For example, if an 
employee's last pair of BNSF subsidized safety shoes were 
purchased in April 2001, the employee is not eligible for their 
next BNSF subsidized pair of safety shoes until April 2002. 
If an employee purchases another pair of boots before the 
12-month period is over, BNSF will deduct 100 percent from 
the employee's payroll over two pay periods. 
The exception to this rule is when a pair has been severely 
damaged, in which case a new pair must be approved by a 
vice president and given to Rob Roy, Safety Training and 
Operations Support; or Tamika Wingfield or Doug Keady, 
Strategic Sourcing and Supply. 

Approved suppliers for this year are: 
  Justin Brands 
  Wolverine Footwear 
  White's Boots 
  Carolina Footwear 
  Caterpillar Footwear 

Unlike past years, purchases of Red Wing shoes will not be 
subsidized by BNSF. As in the past, BNSF evaluates vendors 
based on product cost, quality and distribution network, among 
other criteria. Using this system, Red Wing did not rank high 
enough to be selected as a supplier. However, BNSF will 
re-evaluate the policy for 2003 and Red Wing may be added 
in future years. 

To purchase a new pair of safety shoes, employees should 
obtain a BNSF Safety Shoe Authorization form from their 
supervisor. Please complete the top section of the form and 
have your supervisor date and sign the form. Then go to an 
approved vendor, identify yourself as a BNSF employee, 
present a driver's license or another photo identification form 
to the salesperson. The retailer will complete the shoe and cost 
section of the form. BNSF will pay 80 percent of the cost for a 
Justin, Wolverine, Carolina or Caterpillar shoe, and $150 for a 
White's shoe. But please remember, you will not be eligible 
for a replacement pair until 12 months have expired from your 
last subsidized purchase date. Cash payment at the time of 
purchase is not permitted. The remaining cost will be deducted 
from an employee's pay in two equal installments. 

A revised BNSF Safety Shoe Authorization form will be available 
in March 2002 and orders should be placed through BNSF SourceNet 
for Corporate Express item # 487371265. A new poster detailing 
the program and available styles will be coming out soon to field 
locations. 

Also, the new safety footwear policy can be found on BNSF's intranet at: 
http://bnsfweb.bnsf.com/departments/safety/safety_footwear_page.html 

To find a store close to you, please call one of these vendors: 
Justin: 1-88-458-7846 or www.justinboots.com 
Wolverine: 1-800-789-8586 or www.wolverineworldwide.com 
White's Boots: 1-800-541-3786 
Carolina: 1-866-554-0120 
Caterpillar:  1-800-789-8586 

If you have a question about BNSF's new Safety Footwear 
policy, please call the Strategic Sourcing Hotline at 352-0136 
(dial Area Code 817 if calling from a non-BNSF line). The 
hotline offers callers three options: safety shoe policy; approved 
suppliers, style numbers and contact information, and the option 
of leaving a message. All calls will be returned within 48 hours, 
Monday through Friday. 

2002 SAFETY FOOTWARE POLICY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway recently completed a 
Safety Shoe Initiative and has selected Justin Brands, 
Wolverine/Caterpillar Footwear, Carolina Footwear, and White's Boots 
as the suppliers for the 2002 Calendar Year.  During this initiative, 
a new safety shoe policy was put into effect on October 1, 2001. 
The new policy states: 

  Upon supervisor approval, one pair of approved BNSF safety 
  shoes every 12 months will be subsidized at 80% BNSF contribution, 
  (White's Boots subsidy is $150) for active employees.  The employee 
  will be responsible for the remaining 20%, which will be deducted 
  from the employee's payroll in two pay period deductions of 10% each. 
  Cash payment at time of purchase is not permitted. 
  The 12-month time frame is a rolling year specific to each employee. 
  For example, if an employee's last pair of safety shoes were purchased 
  on April 2001, the employee is eligible (upon supervisor approval and 
  validation of need) for their next BNSF subsidized pair of safety shoes 
  on April 2002. 

Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions 
regarding the new safety shoe policy. 

Q. How often may I purchase safety shoes and receive the 
   BNSF 80% subsidy? 

  The employee can choose to purchase additional pairs utilizing 
  the BNSF voucher system by submitting a supervisor signed 
  voucher, selecting an approved BNSF style and allowing the voucher 
  system to deduct 100% of the cost from the employees payroll over 
  two (2) pay periods; or they may opt to purchase and pay at the 
  point-of-sale for additional pairs regardless of style or manufacture, 
  ensuring compliance with the BNSF safety requirements as outlined 
  in Safety Rule S-21.2.2. 
  In the event of catastrophic damage to the current pair or 
  other unusual circumstances, an employee may be able to receive 
  BNSF 80% subsidy for more than one pair of boots if a Vice President 
  approval is given by voice mail or in writing to Rob Roy of Safety, 
  Training, and Operations Support, or Tamika Wingfield or Doug 
  Keady of Strategic Sourcing and Supply.  All situations will be 
  reviewed on a case by case basis. 



Q. Why was I charged 100% of the shoe purchase and received 
   no subsidy? 

  On purchases after October 1, 2001, if the employee purchased 
  boots but a twelve-month period has not passed between the current 
  purchase and the last purchase, the employee will not be eligible for 
  the subsidy and 100% of the boot purchase will be deducted from the 
  employee's payroll in two pay period deductions of 50% each. 



Q. How does the subsidy policy apply to White's Boots? 

  BNSF will pay the first $150 toward the purchase or 
  resole/remanufacture of a pair of White's boots within a 12-month 
  period.  If the purchase is the 2nd or more pair within the 12-month 
  period, the employee is responsible for the entire cost of the boot. 
  The balance will be payroll deducted over the next two pay periods. 
  White's will remanufacture its boots for life.  The cost of 
  remanufacture is approximately $160.  BNSF will pay the first $150 



  of resole/remanufacture cost once per year, if eligible. 

Q. How does the subsidy policy apply to White's PAC Boots? 

  Any White's PAC Boot purchase will be considered the one pair 
  of safety boots per 12 months. 



Q. Is the Winter PAC Boot part of the new safety shoe policy? 

  No, the Winter Wear Shoe Program is an additional benefit 
  except as pertains to the White's PAC Boots previously discussed. 
  The policy on the Winter Program remains unchanged.  This policy 
  allows for one (1) pair of approved Winter boots (PACs) per rolling 
  18 months based on the individual employees last purchase date. 
  This program utilizes the same voucher system and requires 
  supervisor approval, however the boots are ordered and received 
  through a mail-order program from Chet's boots.  For more 
  information about this program please contact Chet's at 
  1-800-499-5476 or utilize the BNSF Intranet at the following link: 
  http://bnsfweb.bnsf.com/departments/safety/winter_footwear_page.html 



Q. Why will Red Wing shoes not be available under the policy in 2002? 

  BNSF evaluated all potential suppliers using a rating system that 
  included product cost, quality, and distribution network among several 
  other criteria.  Using this system, Red Wing did not rank high enough 
  to be selected as a supplier.  BNSF will re-evaluate all Safety Shoe 
  suppliers again at the end of 2002. 

Q. Where do I refer a Red Wing Retailer for information on the 
   new program? 



  Call Tamika Wingfield at company line 352-2268 or Doug 
  Keady at 352-3368. 

Q. Where do I get more information regarding the policy or 
   help to resolve problems? 

  Information regarding BNSF footwear policies can be found on the 
  BNSF intranet at these links: 
  For Safety Footwear: 
   http://bnsfweb.bnsf.com/departments/safety/safety_footwear_page.html 
  For Winter Footwear: 
   http://bnsfweb.bnsf.com/departments/safety/winter_footwear_page.html 
  If you have questions or concerns, please call the Strategic 

  Sourcing Safety Shoe Hotline at company line 352-0136.  Your 
  call will be returned within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. 



Q. Who do I call to find out the nearest retailer? 

  Call the 800 numbers listed below.  Speak to the BNSF account 
  representative for the store nearest your location. 
   Justin - 1-888-458-7846 - www.justinboots.com 
   Wolverine/CAT Safety Shoes - 1-800-789-8586-www.wolverineworldwide.com 
   White's Boots - 1-800-541-3786 
   Carolina - 1-866-554-0120 



Q. Who do I call when a shoe has a manufacturing defect? 

  Any problems that cannot be resolved between the employee 
  and the retailer should be directed to the applicable shoe company 
  at the 1-800 number listed below: 

  Justin                       1-888-458-7846 
  Wolverine/CAT Safety Shoes   1-800-789-8586 
  White's Boots                1-800-541-3786 
  Carolina                     1-866-554-0120 

  All boots will carry at minimum a one-year manufacturers warranty. 



APPROVED: 
C R ICE 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 




(@#29 Loco Toilets
February 25, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTIC NO. 29 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: Locomotive Toilets and Sewage Treatment Systems 
SUBDIVISION: All 


Inca locomotive cab toilets must be manually  purged through the diesel 
shops sewage treatment systems.  Microphor chlorinated toilet systems 
are not manually purged but treat human waste and toilet paper through 
the use of filters, bacteria, and chlorine tablets. 

The Environmental and Mechanical Departments at BNSF must clean, 
maintain, and environmentally ensure that the sewage treatment systems 
across the railroad are functioning properly.  They request the 
following from all employees that use these locomotive cab toilet 
systems: 

MICROPHOR TOILET SYSTEMS - It is extremely important that only human 
waste and toilet paper go into these toilet systems.  Anything else 
corrupts the entire toilet system and turns into extra and 
unnecessary work for the diesel shop forces.  They have to dismantle 
the entire Microphor System, clean, disinfect, and reinstall it back 
into the cab of the locomotive. 

INCA AND OTHER CHEMICALLY TREATED STORAGE TOILETS - While these 
locomotive toilet systems are not as sensitive as the Microphor Systems, 
it is important to note that only human waste and toilet paper should 
go into these toilets.  Tossing trash items into these types of toilets, 
such as plastic water bottles, pop cans, Teri Towels (or similar brands 
of reinforced towels), causes the sanitary sewage lift station motors 
at the diesel shops to seize and eventually burn up when contents of 
these toilets are purged by the diesel shop personnel.  In turn, 
employees from the Water Service Department have to either repair or 
replace these motors by removing all of this trash from the lift 
station units to service the problem. 



APPROVED: 
C R ICE 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 






(@#32 TPL-SNT Info
February 28, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 32 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: Temple - San Antonio Crew-Based UP Trk. Rights 
SUBDIVISION: 

SAN ANTONIO AREA OPERATION: 

Track Warrants and Bulletins: (Have crew and train details available 
prior to calling). 

Trains to Eagle Pass: Contact UP Del Rio Sub Dispatcher at 
                      (800)726-1131 or (281) 350-7423. 
Trains to Temple:     Contact UP Austin Sub Dispatcher at 

                      (800) 726-1078 or (281) 350-7432. 
                      Contact BNSF Dispatcher 112 at (817) 234-1643. 

Final terminal delay points:  Southbound: Austin Sub - Main Tk 1: 
                              MP 250.6; Main Tk 2: MP 251.2 
                              Northbound: Austin Sub - Main Tk 2: 
                              MP 252.0; Main Tk 1: MP 252.2 

25 mile locations where assigned turns can relieve trains on HOS and 
operate thru San Antonio: 

     West of San Antonio     MP 227.3, Del Rio Subdivision 
     North of San Antonio    MP 227.0 Austin Subdivision 

EAGLE PASS AREA OPERATION: 

Final terminal delay point: Ryan's Ruin,MP 22.0,Eagle Pass Subdivision. 

LCRA AREA OPERATION: 

Crews on loaded coal trains to LCRA (Halsted) MUST insure an ETD 
is onboard one of the locomotives before departing Temple.  The ETD 
is needed for use on the returning empty train. 

Crew on loaded coal train to LCRA are to supply advance notice of 
expected arrival to Chief Dispatcher at Spring so limo can be 
ordered to meet train.  If unable to contact him, request the UP 
dispatcher to notify him of expected arrival time. 

Crews will go on and off duty at the lodging facility (currently 
Columbus Inn in Columbus, phone 979-732-5723, fax 979-732-6084. 


Track Warrants and Bulletins: (Have crew and train details available 
prior to calling) 

     Contact UP Smithville Sub Dispatcher at (800) 726-1077 or 
     (281) 350-7429. 
     Contact BNSF Dispatcher 112 at (817)234-1643. 

Final terminal delay point: LCRA radio controlled switch, MP 95.9, 
Smithville Subdivision. 

While trains are using LCRA trackage off the UP Smithville Subdivision, 
the following will apply: 

1.  Do not exceed:  20 MPH through turnout at LCRA, Mile Post 95.9. 
                    10 MPH from flasher crossing to balloon track switch. 
                     5 MPH on balloon track. 
                     2 MPH approaching and moving thru dumper building. 

2.  A signal mast with a two-position signal is located in the 
immediate vicinity of the gated entrance to the plant approximately 
3/4 mile from main track switch.  It governs train movements in both 
directions through the gate, and it will automatically open the gate 
circuit. 

If the signal aspect is red or dark: STOP. (If the gate is closed and a 
crew member is unable to open gate, contact LCRA dumper operator via 
radio for assistance.) 

3.  Balloon track switch is approximately 2/10 mile beyond gate. When 
entering balloon track, enter in a counter-clockwise direction and stop 
train at road crossing approximately 500 feet North of dumper building. 

4.  When leaving the plant, the Balloon Track Switch MUST be left 
lined for movement in a counter-clockwise direction for inbound trains, 
unless authorized by the dispatcher to leave switch reversed. 

LCRA REPAIR FACILITY AT SMITHVILLE:(The following information is 
provided in the event it becomes necessary to set out or pick up at 
LCRA Repair Facility). 

Unloading contractor at LCRA will provide information as to the 
number of cars to be set out and/or picked up at LCRA repair facility 
at Smithville.  Empty coal trains will need to leave train south of 
Smithville and cut Hill St.  Contact UP Dispatcher for route thru 
yard (Main Tk, Straight Tk, or Back Lead).  Switch to repair facility 
is located on leg of Wye towards Lockhart Sub. 

Repair facility has 2 leads going into 3 tracks, both leads have a 
locked gate across the track (UP lock) and all 3 tracks are equipped 
with derails inside the gate.  When facing the gates track 701 is to 
your left, 702 is the middle track and 703 is to your right. Smithville 
yard diagrams are in track chart booklets. 

Cars being delivered for repair are to be placed in 701 track.  Before 
shoving this track insure handbrakes have been released on any cars 
already there.  Repaired cars will be on tracks 702 and 703, sorted 
by direction of rotary coupler. Pick up required number of repaired 
cars, insuring the rotary coupler ends will be facing the same 
direction as cars in your train (if required number not available, 
pick up opposite facing ones).  Any cars left in tracks 
702 or 703 must be pulled down close to derail.  Cars left in tracks 
701, 702, and 703 must have at least two handbrakes applied on end 
next to gates. 

LODGING FOR BNSF EMPLOYEES: 

San Antonio   LaQuinta                 Sealy          Holiday Inn Express 
              7202 S. Pan Am. Express   (Rock train   Gebhardt Rd. 
              San Antonio, TX.  78224       crews)    Sealy, TX. 77474 
              (210)922-2111                           (979)885-2121 
              (210)923-7979 (fax)                     (979)885-4242 (fax) 

Eagle Pass    Super 8 Motel            Columbus       Columbus Inn 
              2150 N. Highway 227       (LCRA coal    2208 Hwy 71 
              Eagle Pass, TX.  78852    train crews)  Columbus, TX. 78934 
              (830)773-9531                           (979)732-5723 
              (830)773-8482 (Fax)                     (979)732-6084 Fax 



                    D L FREEMAN 
                    GENERAL MANAGER 
APPROVED: 
M D DEALY 
V.P. OPERATIONS 




(@#82 TSS Tie-Up Info
June 07, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 82 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: TSS-TIE-UP INSTRUCTIONS 
SUBDIVISIONS:  ALL 

All employees are expected to tie-up in the computer at their 
respective off duty terminals upon completion of their tour of duty. 
The only exception will be employees that are dead head straight 
away for rest to their away from home terminal, who can, when a 
computer is available tie up at the lodging facility. 

In the event the computer system is down, there is equipment 
failure at your location, or you are at a location where there 
is no equipment, tie-up can be handled through the tie-up 
recorder line or with Crew Support.  IN ALL OTHER INSTANCES, 
TIE-UP IS TO BE DONE THROUGH THE COMPUTER TERMINALS AT THE 
COMPLETION OF YOUR TOUR OF DUTY.  Contact your Division 
Director of Administration if you regularly tie-up at a 
location where there is no computer equipment to facilitate 
your tie-up. 

Employees who come under the hours of service will be permitted 
to tie-up and commit that tour of duty's ticket, but will not be 
allowed to commit any outstanding tickets at that time; employee 
will have to commit outstanding tickets the next time on duty. 

Employees are encouraged to commit their tickets at the 
completion of their tour of duty to ensure accuracy, completeness, 
and timely processing of their tickets.  Failure to commit 
tickets timely may cause a delay in payment. 



TIE-UP INSTRUCTIONS 

Any TEY crew who does not have a ticket to tie up after completion of 
their shift should utilize one of the following options: 

     1c - to create an override yard ticket. 
     1d - to create an override road ticket. 

In order to ensure proper information input into the TSS Crew System, 
all adhere to the following tie-up instructions. 

All TEY Employees are required to tie up on completion of each trip or 
shift worked.  The method of tying up should be: 

1.  Tie-up and completion of trip ticket in the TSS paperless timekeeping 
system 
        or 
2.  Tie-up on the tie-up recorder in Crew Management 

Effective immediately, some initial changes of an FRA compliance 

package will be phased into the TSS Tie Up/Send Ticket Option 15. 

These changes will affect those employees who have 
exceeded 12 hours from their on duty time on their 
current service trip.  Once 12 hours is exceeded, 
only the CURRENT ticket can be completed.  Employees 
will not be able to access older tickets that have 
not been completed.  This 'lockout' will 
prevent access to any incompleted tickets until 
the employee is again on duty for service. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

1.  What if I'm relieved of responsibility before the 
    12 hour limit, but upon transport to terminal, 12 hours 
    is exceeded? 
  A:  Those in this situation will be limited to only 
      the current working ticket. 

2.  What if I'm going on vacation immediately following 
    my current trip, have exceeded 12 hours, and have 
    incomplete tickets to send? 
  A:  Once 12 hours is exceeded, you will only be able 
      to complete your current working ticket.  You will have 
      to send the old ones when on duty again after your 
      vacation.  It is important to complete working tickets 
      at the end of each tour of duty whenever possible. 



********  FRA SIGNATURE COPY OF TY&E TIMESLIP  *********** 

Each TY&E employee who ties up and submits and electronic timeslip 
is furnished two (2) copies of the electronic timeslip.  One copy 
is for employee retention and the other copy is to be signed by 
the employee and placed into a box at the tie up location.  The 
signature copy is then to be retained by the Carrier at that 
location for FRA reporting inspections purposes. 

The second option should only be used if CPU is down, crew has more than 
12 hours on duty, or any other condition exists that prevents a timely 
tie-up.  When tie-up information provided in this manner, the following 
information must be included: 
1.  Off duty location 
2.  Train symbol 
3.  Job or pool number 
4.  Switch (arrival) time 
5.  Off duty time and date 
6.  Time on duty (both time on duty and any transport time, given 
    separately) 
7.  Any other information necessary to comply with agreement issues, 
    such as runarounds, board standing, etc. 

When tieing-up on the paperless timekeeping system, the input of 12 
or more hours in the total time on duty field will result in a mandatory 
ten hour rest requirement.  Also the input of an excess of 12 hours in 
the total time on duty field will result in filling out an FRA Hours of 
Service Law screen.  If you have 12 or more hours on duty, but less than 
12 of the hours are applicable to the hours of service law, be sure you 
only input actual hours applicable to the Federal Hours of Service Law. 

Example:  Crew is on duty at 0100, is removed from train enroute final 
destination at 1230, and arrives at destination station at 1400.  This 
would result in 11 hours and 30 minutes on duty applicable to the FRA 
Hours of Service Law.  In the paperless timekeeping system, crew should 
indicate 11 hours and 30 minutes in the total time on duty field and an 
off duty time of 1400.  This will result in the crew being compensated 
for the entire trip, however, will only require the crew to have 8 
hours rest prior to start of next trip or shift. 

Tie-up recorder numbers for the DIVISION are: 
           LOCATION                     TIEUP PHONEMAIL 
           ============                 ==================== 
           TEMPLE DESK                  676-6623 
           EAST/SOUTH DESK              676-6622 
           TEAGUE-HOUSTON YARD          676 6655 
           LITTLE ROCK                  676-6611 





                    D L FREEMAN 
                    GENERAL MANAGER 
APPROVED: 
M D DEALY 
V.P. OPERATIONS 




(@#84 Employee Accountability
June 07, 2002 
BNSF Railway Co. 
GULF DIVISION 

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 84 

TO ALL CONCERNED, 

SUBJECT: Revised Policy for Employee Performance Accountability 
SUBDIVISION: All 

************************************************************************* 
  Explanation:  Paragraph titled Signal and Track Authority Violations 
                that specified discipline duration is deleted. 
************************************************************************* 
General Notice No. 71 is cancelled and the following applies: 

Policy for Employee Performance Accountability 
In effect July 1, 2000 (Revised June 7, 2002) 

Statement of Principles 

Our vision is to realize the tremendous potential of BNSF by providing 
transportation services that consistently meet or exceed our customers' 
expectations. BNSF is a community of mutually dependent members 
whose collective efforts will realize our vision. As a member of the 
BNSF community, each of us also has the right to a safe work 
environment for the sake of ourselves, our co-workers, our customers 
and the communities we serve. 


This policy is designed to support BNSF's vision of becoming 
injury-and accident-free. It is designed, first, to encourage all BNSF 
employees to be actively engaged in safe work behaviors and in 
ensuring a safe work environment. Second, when a rule violation 
occurs, this policy provides a process for arriving at an understanding 
of improvements needed to prevent similar rule violations. Third, for 
those rare cases where there is a marked disregard for safety and 
BNSF rules and procedures, it provides a process to enforce BNSF 
and federal safety requirements. 

To ensure a safe environment, the movement of trains and the 
maintenance of equipment, track and facilities must adhere to 
carefully designed rules and procedures. Violation of these rules 
and procedures may result in death, injury and/or substantial 
financial loss, and, therefore, will be treated in a serious manner. 
BNSF employees are responsible for safe behaviors that comply 
with BNSF rules and procedures, and with federal requirements. 

This policy is intended to help employees with that compliance so 
that every member of the BNSF community has an equal 
opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. 

General Information 

a. If this policy conflicts with BNSF's alcohol/drug or engineer 
   decertification policies, attendance guidelines, schedule agreements, 
   or applicable FRA, DOT or other federal regulations, they take 
   precedence over this policy. (See Appendix D for information 
   on handling train, yard and engine (TY&E) attendance violations.) 

b. Circumstances surrounding a serious incident may reduce 
   an employee's personal culpability. In such cases the employee's 
   supervisor may choose to handle the incident according to the 
   general guidelines. If there is any doubt as to how an incident 
   should be handled, supervisors are instructed to err on the side 
   of leniency. 


c. Alternative handling may be offered by an employee's 
   supervisor for a second or subsequent non-serious incident. 

d. Employees will not be disciplined for "late reporting" 
   of muscular-skeletal injuries, as long as the injury is reported 
   within 72 hours of the probable triggering event, the employee 
   notifies the supervisor before seeking medical attention, and 
   the medical attention verifies that the injury was most likely 
   linked to the event specified. 

General Guidelines 

Non-Serious Rule Violations 

These guidelines address cumulative behavior. A non-serious 
rule violation is one that is neither serious (as defined herein) 
nor dismissable (as defined herein). An employee who 
demonstrates a pattern of (non-aggravated) misconduct may 
ultimately be dismissed if performance does not improve. 
Serious rule violations will be handled according to more 
stringent principles. 

a. An employee involved in a first non-serious incident may 
   choose alternative handling. Examples of alternative handling 
   include coaching and counseling, training, or the Safety Incident 
   Analysis Process (see Appendix A). The employee's record 
   will not be marked, but the alternative handling will be noted 
   in the operations testing database and a letter will be sent to 
   the employee documenting the findings. A copy of this letter 
   will be maintained locally. 

b. Subsequent rule violations, provided they are not of a 
   serious or dismissable nature, will result in a record suspension, 
   the length of which will be determined by the number of prior rule 
   violations within a rolling 12-month review period.  An employee 
   involved in a second, third or fourth non-serious rule violation 
   within this review period will be given a record suspension of 
   10, 20 or 30 days respectively. (A record suspension is recorded 
   on an employee's personal record as a record suspension and is 
   not actually served.) Five incidents of any kind within a 12-month 
   period will subject the employee to dismissal. (The employee's 
   supervisor may offer alternative handling instead of imposing a 
   record suspension for a second, third or fourth incident. Note 
   that, in such cases, the incident is recorded in the operations 
   testing database, but is not recorded on the employee's personal 
   record and does not count as a discipline incident.) 

Serious Rule Violations 

a. A non-exhaustive list of serious rule violations is provided 
   in Appendix B. 

b. An employee involved in a serious incident will be given a 
   30-day record suspension and may be offered training to help 
   correct the behavior that gave rise to this discipline. If an 
   employee declines training, an actual suspension may be 
   imposed. An actual suspension also may be imposed in 
   cases where, in the opinion of management, employees' 
   behavior threatens their own safety or the safety of their 
   co-workers or the community. 

c. A second serious incident within a 36-month review 
   period will subject the employee to dismissal. 
   Exception: The serious-incident review period will be 
   reduced to 12 months for employees who have completed 
   at least five years' service and who have been injury-free 
   and discipline-free during the five years of service preceding 
   their first serious incident. 

d. In some cases, alternative handling may be offered to 
   employees involved in serious rule violations, in lieu 
   of record suspension. 

Dismissable Violations 

The ultimate sanction of dismissal may be imposed in response 
to a single aggravated offense, as listed in Appendix C. Dismissal 
also may be imposed in response to a series of rule violations, 
coupled with no sign of significant improvement in the employee's 
behavior. There are essentially four events or combinations of 
events that may result in dismissal: 
  A single aggravated offense considered dismissable 
  (see Appendix C), 
  Two serious rule violations (see Appendix B) within 
  36 months (or within 12 months, if the employee's record 

  review period was reduced to recognize five years of injury- 
  and discipline-free service), 
  Five violations of any kind in a 12-month period (which 
  may include a combination of non-serious, serious and attendance 
  violations), 
  Four active train, yard and engine (TY&E) attendance 
  violations, or a combination of three active TY&E attendance 
  violations and a serious violation in the last 36 months (or within 
  12 months, if the employee's record review period was reduced 
  to recognize five years of injury- and discipline-free service). 

Attendance Violations 

Violations of BNSF's train, yard and engine (TY&E) Attendance 
Guidelines may subject an employee to discipline as described in 
this policy and in Appendix D to this policy. The discipline matrix 
in Appendix D also applies to violations of the clerical Attendance 
Guidelines. Attendance guidelines for other non-TY&E employees 
will also remain in effect. 

Discipline Review 

All dismissals and actual suspensions of 30 days or greater must 
be reviewed by the director-employee performance. 

All dismissals will be reviewed by participants in the Senior Vice 
President Operations' safety meeting. 

Appendix A 

Safety Incident Analysis Process 

Employees involved in rule violations that would have resulted 
in a formal investigation may be allowed to handle their case 
through alternative handling. One type of alternative handling 
is the Safety Incident Analysis Process (SIAP). 

The objective of SIAP is to identify and eliminate work practice 
risks that lead directly to an accident experience.  This process 
is divided into three key areas: 
1. Analyzing all rule violations using a multiple cause approach 
   that identifies all root causes. 
2. Developing and implementing a safety activity plan that 
   will eliminate and/or reduce the occurrence of future similar rule 
   violations. 
3. Providing scheduled follow-up to ensure safety activity 
   plan is working as expected. 

The process works like this: 
  When an incident occurs a labor/management team is 
  assembled.  The employee or employees are represented by 
  an employee(s) of their choice.  Labor and management must 
  have a trained member participating in each Safety Incident 
  Analysis Process.  This is not intended to keep an untrained 
  employee or manager from participating in the process. 
  If the labor organization involved decides not to participate, 
  the formal investigation process will be used. 

  The team meets, including the involved employee(s), and 
  gathers all the facts concerning the incident. Interviewing 
  employee(s) involved will be necessary to determine all the facts. 
  Facts surrounding the case will remain confidential and not used 
  in future formal hearings. 
  An analysis is conducted using a multi-cause accident 
  analysis approach. 
  A safety activity plan is developed using recommendations 
  from the multi-cause incident analysis.  Team members will use 
  consensus to determine the most appropriate and effective plan 
  to eliminate the risk of future rule violations. The plan will be 
  targeted at removing obstacles that may prevent an employee(s) 
  from performing their work according to "best practices." 
  Best practices are defined as our established rules, policies, 
  procedures and instructions that we use to safely and efficiently 
  conduct operations on BNSF. 
  Changes to the work process can include skills training, rule or 
  policy development or modification, hazard correction, supervisor 
  responsibility changes, enhancements to inspections, audits, etc. 
  Each member of the labor/management team agrees upon 
  measurement of the safety activity plan.  The employee's immediate 
  supervisor and organization representative conduct scheduled 
  follow-up over a time period agreed upon by the group. 

A copy of the multi-cause incident analysis worksheet and safety 
activity plan will be kept on file by the immediate supervisor. 

If involved employee(s) continue to perform their work according 
to "best practices" during the timeframe agreed upon by the group, 
the safety activity plan will be closed, and the worksheet, plan and 
supporting documentation should be maintained in a file separate 
from the employee's personal file. 

Measurement of safety activities will be conducted through the 
following methods: 
- Operations Testing and auditing will be conducted by management. 
- Personal Safety Contacts will be conducted separately by both 
  management and labor representatives. 
If work practice behavior has not changed positively as a result 
of the follow-up measurement, actions will be initiated through 
conventional policies and procedures for corrective action. 

Safety activities that are the responsibility of management for 
correction or completion will be placed on an activity timetable 
and monitored by the labor/management team. 

This process is designed to identify and eliminate/reduce both 
physical and human factor risks that are associated with potential 
future accidents and injuries.  If this process is executed and 
maintained in the positive manner it is intended, many of the risks 
that are driving our present accident experience can be eliminated. 

Appendix B 

Serious Rule Violations 

1) Violation of work procedures that are designed to protect employees 
   and others from potentially serious injury(ies) and fatality(ies). 
   Such work procedures may be related but not limited to: 
a) Confined space entry. 
b) Trenching and shoring. 
c) Lockout/tagout and energized equipment. 
d) Fall protection. 
e) Crane operation, i.e. power lines, load chart, outriggers, working 
   under suspended load. 
f) Blue flag violations - men and equipment. 
g) Riding on end of rail cars. 

2) Violation of work procedures governing the operation 
   of, and working around, machinery and equipment.  Such work 
   procedures may be related but not limited to: 
   a) Getting on and off moving equipment. 
   b) Eye protection in specialized application such as grinding, 
      cutting and welding operations. 
   c) Going in between equipment. 

3) Operating rule violation for which FRA engineer 
   decertification is also mandated (also considered a serious rule 
   violation for ground crew, if applicable). 

4) Failure to comply with rules or procedures that protect 
   employees or machinery where such protection is defined 
   by dispatcher, prescribed flags, other signal device, track 
   bulletins, or in writing. 

5) First violation of Rule 1.5 (former Rule G) subject to 
   conditional suspension, pending EAP evaluation, as 
   described in BNSF's drug and alcohol policy". 

6) Extended unauthorized absence (as may be defined by labor 
   agreements and applicable law). 

7) Any other serious violation of General Code of Operating 
   Rules, Maintenance of Way Rules, Safety Rules or General 
   Instructions issued to employees. 

8) Tampering with safety devices. 

9) EEO policy infractions. 

10) Signal indication and track authority rule violations. 



Appendix C 

Dismissable Rule Violations 

1) Theft or other act with intent to defraud the carrier of monies 
   or property not due, to include falsification or misrepresentation 
   of an on-duty injury. 

2) Gross dishonesty in communicating with officials of the 
   company about any job related subject. 

3) Conduct leading to a felony conviction. 

4) Refusal to submit (at any time) to required testing for drug 
   or alcohol use, adulteration of sample, second violation of Rule 1.5 
   (former Rule G), second positive test within 10 years, or failure 
   to comply with instructions of the Medical Director. 

5) Causing serious altercation. 

6) Gross negligence, indifference to duty, intentional destruction 
   of company property, malicious rule violation, insubordination. 


7) Rule violation that results in serious collision and / or 
   derailment, serious injury, fatality or extensive damage to company 
   or public property. 

8) Knowingly placing the safety of themselves or others in 
   immediate danger. 

9) Violence in workplace including possession of weapons. 

10) Extended unauthorized absence; unauthorized absence 
    beyond the period specified in self-terminating clause of 
    applicable schedule agreement. 

11) Aggravated EEO Policy infractions. 

Appendix D 

Handling Attendance Violations (per TY&E Attendance 
Guidelines) 

BNSF established Attendance Guidelines in March 2000 that 
describe certain minimum attendance standards for train, yard 
and engine employees in full time service. These Attendance 
Guidelines refer to a discipline sequence that will remain intact 
and will supercede the revised PEPA for handling attendance 
violations. If the employee's only violations are attendance 
violations as defined by the Attendance Guidelines, the following 
matrix applies: 

Current record                    Result 
_____________________________________________________________ 
First attendance violation*       Formal Reprimand 
Second attendance violation       10 day record suspension 
Third attendance violation        20 day record suspension 
Fourth attendance violation       Employee may be dismissed 

* Assumes employee has not been disciplined for attendance 
in the last 12 months. (Note that the review period established 
for attendance violations in the Attendance Guidelines requires 
that an employee work 12 months without an attendance discipline 
incident before an attendance violation is considered inactive.) 

If an employee's violations are a combination of PEPA rule 
violations and attendance violations, the following points apply, 
as established in the Attendance Guidelines: 
  The first attendance violation is NOT subject to alternative 
  handling. It must be handled with a formal reprimand. Subsequent 
  attendance violations are handled at the level reflecting the total 
  number of active attendance violations. 
  The pattern of behavior is considered dismissable if the 
  employee has a total of four active attendance violations or three 
  active attendance violations and a serious rule violation within the 
  past 36 months (or the past 12 months, if the employee's record 
  review period was reduced to recognize five years of injury- and 
  discipline-free service). 
  The pattern of behavior is also considered dismissable if the 
  employee has a total of five rule violations of any kind in a 12-month 
  period (which may include a combination of non-serious, serious and 
  attendance violations). 
  Note that the review period established for attendance violations 
  in the TY&E Attendance Guidelines requires that an employee 
  work 12 months without an attendance discipline incident before 
  an attendance violation is considered inactive. 



                    D L FREEMAN 
                    GENERAL MANAGER 
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(@#90 HOU-MEM Trackage Rights Info
June 18, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 90

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Houston - Memphis UP Trackage Rights

Gulf Division General Notice No. 66 is cancelled and reissued

FAX MACHINE AT MEMPHIS

All Memphis West Conductors, effective immediately, Train Delay Forms
for the entire trip to both Spring Chief and Pine Bluff Depot fax
machine at Memhis is preprogrammed and the speed dial numbers are as
follows:

     No. 1 - Sping Chief

     No. 2 - Pine Bluff Depot
======================================================================
NEW LODGING FACILITY AT PINE BLUFF, ARK.

Effective 0001 May 13, 2002 there is a new lodging facility at Pine
Bluff, ARK.  Any crew member working the LGFC5521 local at Pine
Bluff will stay at this hotel.  Van assisting local will provide
transportation.

     Super 8 Pine Bluff
     3008 Market Street
     Pine Bluff, ARK.
     (870)540-0008
====================================================================
HOUSTON CREWS AT SHREVEPORT

When going on duty at Shreveport, if limo is late or not available,
call the UPRR Yardmaster and they will send a limo to the hotel
to pick up crew and deliver to train.
===================================================================

MEMPHIS TRAINS MEMPHIS TO PINE BLUFF

All Conductors working MEMPTR trains Memphis to Pine Bluff, arrange
to leave your train consist on your lead locomotive if you do not
see the outbound crew at Pine Bluff.

This will allow us to have information for the UPRR at Pine Bluff of
the UPRR interchange traffic to be set out.
=====================================================================

BNSF TRACK TRAINS

When setting out cars at Tenaha, cars will be set out in BNSF
siding or track 3209.  If necessary to use UP siding, all
crossings will be cut.  Track 3208 is to remain clear at all
times.  All work will be called into Field Support as soon as

work is performed without fail.
=====================================================================

MEMPHIS WEST CREWS AT LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS

Upon your arrival at UP Crest Tower Little Rock and on completion of
your Job Briefing, you are required to notify Crest Yardmaster by
speaker or phone (501) 373-2269 and Little Rock Terminal Dispatcher
(501) 373-2137 that you are ready for your outbound train.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
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V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#91 Cell Phone & laptops
June 19, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 91

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Cell Phone and Laptop Use on Trains
SUBDIVISION: All Subdivisions

Gulf Division General Notices 78, 85, 86 is hereby cancelled.

All crew members are prohibited from using cell phones/laptop
computers while on duty except for company business as outlined
below.

Locomotive engineers are prohibited from using cell phones/laptop
computers while operating the controls of a locomotive.  In addition,
ALL crew members are prohibited from using cell phones/laptop
computers if train is moving on signal indication that requires a
reduction in speed or is preparing to stop. (Hammerhead devices and
handheld PALM devices (PDAs) are to be considered as a laptop
computer in the interpretation of this rule).

If necessary for conductor to report work using a cell phone,
this must be done while the train is stopped or moving on clear
signal indication.  If using a cell phone to report work while
moving on clear signal indication, this fact must be recorded on
the Signal Awareness Form.

Instructions regarding train movement must not be requested or
authorized over an electronic device such as a cell phone unless
radio communication has failed.

Reading of newspapers, magazines or other literature not related
to their duties is prohibited.  TYE employees openly displaying
possession of newspapers, magazines or other literature not related
to their duties will be subject to discipline.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
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M D DEALY
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(@#96 EOT Batteries
July 01, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 96

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Removing & Replacing Batteries in EOT Device
SUBDIVISION: All

BNSF has been granted a waiver from FRA concerning battery
change-out on EOT devices.  Provisions of the waiver permit
train and yard crew members, and utility employees to remove
and replace batteries in two-way end-of-train telemetry
devices (EOT) while the EOT is in place on the rear of the
train the individual has been assigned to without establishing
any blue signal protection.  This process may be accomplished
under the following conditions:



1. This applies only to BNSF employees;

2. Battery change-outs can be performed by train and yard crew members,
   and utility employees, only on the equipment they have been
   assigned to;

3. If the battery change-out requires the use of tools, blue signal
   protection would have to be established before the procedure could be
   carried out.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS





(#97 Placement of cars TX&LA
July 01, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 97

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Placement of Cars - Texas & Louisiana
SUBDIVISION: All

General Notice Nos. 95 and 88 are cancelled.

GCOR and MWOR Rule 6.32.4 Clear of Crossings and Signal
Circuits references a 250 foot setback from end of car when an
adjacent track is present.

In the states of Texas and Louisiana, MW forces are beginning
a process to place a two inch wide yellow paint stripe to aid in the
250 foot identification. The stripe will be placed on the rail web
and base of the field side of both rails for sidings or industry tracks.
However, in the state of Louisiana, the footage has been altered
by state law to 300 feet. The two-inch wide yellow stripe shall be
placed at locations with public grade crossings or other locations
specified by the Division General Manager.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#103 Mykawa Sub Info
July 17, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 103

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Mykawa Subdivision
SUBDIVISION:

Division General Notice No. 81 is cancelled and reissued to include
instructions at the Pearland Auto Facility.

PEARLAND AUTO FACILITY TRAIN GATE

Anytime switching is completed at the auto facility,
the gate must be secured and locked.  The gate should
not be left open unless it is currently in use.
=====================================================================
CHANGES IN NUMBER BOARDS

Effective 1200 (noon) June 7, 2002 on the Mykawa Subdivision, number
boards on the intermediate signals will no longer end in an "A".
=====================================================================

PERMISSION BEFORE ENTERING YARD

Upon arrival at Pearland, crews must request permission from the
Yardmaster before entering the yard.  The Yardmaster must instruct
all crews of placement of cars whether it be a set out or pick up
track.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
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(@#106 Timely TYE Tieups
July 27, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 106

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TIMLY TIE-UP IN COMPUTER
SUBDIVISION: *

In an effort to improve employee rest and maintain accurate reporting
records of employees' time on duty, General Managers Notice #82 was
issued June 7, 2002. The purpose of the notice was to ensure that all
employees are complying with the Federal Railroad Administration and
Burlington Northern Santa Fe requirements to tie-up at the copmletion
of their shift or tour of duty.  Employees are also required to print
out a copy of their working ticket, sign and place in area providedfor
at their off duty point.

Now that the Crew Support Center in Topeka has automated their calling
process, it has become ever more important that you, the employees of
the BNSF, recognize your part in that process. If you fail to tie-up in
the computer at the completion of your tour of duty, the crew specialist
must manually tie you up to place you off duty withan estimated off duty
time. This reduces the accuracy of the reporting process and may identify
you with incorrect rest information, but they must have an inbound record
to be able to place the employees in off duty status, which will allow
placement of extra employees back to the extra board or a pool crew in
theircorrect place in their respective pools. Without a tie-uprecord,
it is impossible to determine an employee's true status.

We need your cooperation for this process to work.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS





(@#116 FTD @ HOU
September 13, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 116

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Houston Final Terminal Delay (FTD)
SUBDIVISION: All

FTD commences when the train reaches the switch or signal governing the
entrance of the yard where the train is finally yarded.

The FTD threshold of 60 minutes is extended by final terminal lite miles
(FL)and terminal miles by 3.7 minutes per mile in Through Freight Service
and 4.8 minutes per mile in Local Freight Service

Example 1:

A Road Crew operating from Teague to Arcola is paid 35 lite miles. FTD
would be payable to pre-85 employees after 189 minutes from the arrival
time at the designated FTD point.

Example 2:
A Road Crew operating from Temple to Algoa is paid 24 terminal miles.
FTD would be payable to pre-85 employees after 149 minutes from the
arrival time at the designated FTD point.

Example 3:
A Road Crew operating from Sealy to Casey is paid 130 Route miles,
including 22 terminal miles. FTD would be payable to pre-85 employees
after 141 miles from the arrival time at the designated FTD point.

Listed Below are the designated FTD Points that must be noted when
submitting a claim for FTD in Houston:

South Yards:   MP 238 T&NO Jct.
               Double Track Jct. MP 236.4
               Rainbow Lead MP 235.1

UPRR Englewood Yard: Entering Switch at MP 358.7 or MP 355.2

PTRA North Yard: Entering Strutt Siding MP 5.4
                 Bridge 5A via Katy Neck

Pasadena Yard:   Pasadena Jct. MP 10.9



Hub Center:      Entering Switch at MP 2.3 or MP 3.41

Casey Yard:      Entering Switch at MP 71.4 or MP 69.6

Orr:             Entering Switch at MP 81.5 or MP 79.9

Tomball:         Entering Switch at MP 84 or MP 85.3

Dayton:          Dayton on Baytown Branch at MP 2

Clear Creek Yard: Entering Switch at MP 12.3 or 13.9

Mykawa:          Entering Switch at MP 13.9 or MP 15.2

Alvin:           Entering Switch at MP 28.7 or MP 29.9

Algoa:           Brownie Siding MP 24 or MP 24.5

Manvel:          Entering Switch at MP 33.8 or MP 36.2

Arcola:          Entering Switch at MP 42 and MP 42.7

Duke:            Entering Switch at MP 43 or MP 44.8




                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#117 ITD @ HOU
September 13, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 117

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Houston Initial Terminal Delay (ITD)
SUBDIVISION:

ITD ceases when a train pulls off its make-up track even if that
crew makes a move at another location on their outbound movement.

The ITD threshold of 75 minutes is extended by initial terminal
lite miles (IL) and terminal miles by 3.7 minutes per mile in
Through Freight Service and 4.8 minutes per mile in Local
Freight Service.

Example 1:
A Road Crew operating from Arcola to Teague is paid 35 lite miles.
ITD would be payable to pre-85 employees after 204 minutes from
the on duty time.

Example 2:
A Road Crew operating from Algoa to Temple is paid 24 terminal miles.
ITD would be payable to pre-85 employees after 164 minutes from the
on duty time.

Example 3:
A Road Crew operating from Casey to Sealy is paid 130 Route miles,
including 22 terminal miles.  ITD would be payable to pre-85
employees after 156 minutes from the on duty time.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#119 Disp Side Phones
September 13, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 119

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Dispatcher's Side Phones
SUBDIVISION:

As everyone is fully aware of, the dispatchers here in Spring have
side phones located in their cubicles. We are having problems
with the field personnel calling the dispatchers on these side
phones. There are instructions out that list these side phones
numbers on general notices.

To the best of my knowledge, these side phones were put in
place for a back up communication in case of a Penta outage.

These phones have been abused by the field personnel and now
have become a distraction, which the dispatchers are labeling
as a safety issue. About 99 percent of the business conducted
on the side phones are not emergency type issues. These calls
consist of, "tired of waiting to answer the Penta", or "wanted
to hurry and get a hold of you", type conversations.

Please refrain from using these side phones unless it is a true
emergency.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#121 Car Mileages Xbrd Engrs
September 17, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 121

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Car Mileage Reimbursement for Extra Engineers and Assigned
         Engineers at Dayton, TX

SUBDIVISION: ALL

Effective September 16, 2002, the following are the applicable
car miles for claiming Car Mileage Reimbursement for Extra
Engineers called off an Extra Board to protect service at a
different location:
(Source: Microsoft Map-works North America 2002)

Galveston and South Yard: 44 miles
  Route: I-45

Galveston and Bay City: 87 miles
  Route: I-45 to Hwy 6 to Hwy 35

Houston Extra Board Engineers protecting vacancies at Casey
and Dayton will be governed by agreement. Galveston Extra
Board Engineers protecting vacancies at Alvin, Pearland, and
Rosenberg will be governed by agreement.   Extra Board
Engineers must use CA Code (RA) when claiming "in Lieu of
Relocation Allowance" established by PLB 6524 Award 1 as
set fort below:

Houston Extra Board Engineers:
  Protecting vacancies at Casey will be paid $27.00 each way

  Protecting vacancies at Dayton will be paid $38.00 each way

Galveston Extra Board Engineers:
  Protecting vacancies at Pearland will be paid $45.00 each way

  Protecting vacancies at Alvin will be paid $28.00 each way

  Protecting vacancies Rosenberg will be paid $65.00 each way

Assigned Engineers working at Dayton are entitled to Highway
Mileage Reimbursement from Galveston to Dayton and return
on daily basis.  The actually Highway Mileage from Galveston
Yard Office to the Dayton Yard Office is 61 miles.   Regularly
Assigned Engineers are entitled to this payment through October
1, 2003 as outlined in "Trackage Rights Agreement".



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS





(@#122 Car Mileages Xbrd
September 17, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 122

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Car Mileage Reimbursement for Extra Switchmen and Trainman
SUBDIVISION:

General Notice No. 115 is cancelled and reissued.

Effective September 16, 2002, the following are the applicable
car miles for claiming Car Mileage Reimbursement for Extra
Switchmen and Trainman called off an Extra Board to protect
service at a different location:
(Source: Microsoft Map-works North America 2002)

Casey and South Yard: 21 miles
   Route: Hwy 249 to I-45

Casey and Pearland: 28 miles
   Route: Hwy 249 to I-45

Casey and Dayton: 43 miles
   Route: Hwy 249 to I-45 to FM 1960

South Yard and Dayton: 40 miles
   Route: I-610 to Hwy 225 to Hwy 146

Pearland and Dayton: 44 miles
   Route: I-610 to Hwy 225 to Hwy 146

Galveston and South Yard: 44 miles
   Route: I-45

Galveston and Alvin: 28 miles
   Route: I-45 to FM1764 to Hwy 6

Galveston and Bay City: 87 miles
   Route: I-45 to Hwy 6 to Hwy 35

Galveston and Rosenberg: 75 miles
   Route: I-45 to Beltway 8 to US 59

*Regularly Assigned Yardmen working a Regular Job at
Dayton that are "Prior Rights ATSF" and have a seniority
date prior to August 15, 1996 are entitled to Highway Mileage
Reimbursement from Galveston to Dayton and return on a
daily basis as part of the "Trackage Rights Implementing
Agreement".   Extra-Yardmen working the Switchmen Extra
Board at Dayton are not entitled to this reimbursement.
The actually Highway Mileage from Galveston Yard Office
to the Dayton Yard Office is 61 miles.   Regularly Assigned
Yardmen are entitled to this payment through October 1, 2003.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
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M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#131 Trackage Rights Info
October 10, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 131


TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Conductors Working Trackage Rights Territory
SUBDIVISION: *

When a bad order car is set out on UP/SP trackage rights,
in addition to calling the UP Dispatcher arrange to call the BNSF
Mechanical Desk at 817-234-6259 and provide this desk with information
on the car in order for the car to be properly  bad ordered.  If you
receive a voice mail when calling this number, leave information on the
voice mail.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#148 TY&E Layoff Policy
November 08, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 148


TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Layoff Policy - Operating Craft Employees
SUBDIVISION:All

The following General Notices are cancelled:  105, 118,138,139,143,
and 147.  General Notice No. 89 is cancelled and reissued in it's
entirety.  This notice will add HB&T personnel to the list of employees
that will automatically be marked-up after a lay off period.

Effective 0001 hours November 6, 2002 employees must observe their
assigned working or calling hours and must not absent themselves
from duty either excessively or without permission of proper authority.
An employee asking to lay off must state the length of time he/she
wants to be off, and receive permission to lay off before doing so.

Layoffs on call are prohibited unless the employee makes prior
arrangements with the proper authority.

TY&E Layoff Policy.

Based on manpower needs, the caller will only authorize layoffs for
specific periods of time.  Engineers, former AT&SF train and yard
employees and all HB&T employees will be automatically marked up at
the expiration of the approved absence. All other employees must mark
up for service prior to expiration of their approved absence or be
considered absent without authority.

Employees may submit advance layoff requests.  This allows the crew
office to match manpower availability, including extra board sizing,
with manpower needs.  Layoff requests may be submitted up to 90 days
in advance. Employees with pre-approved layoffs, pre-approved
Personal Leave days, or scheduled vacations do not need to call the
crew office to verify they will be taking their approved time off. The
crew office will assume the employee is taking this time off unless the
employee calls in to cancel in advance.

Advance layoff requests are not mandatory, but are recommended
when possible.

It is important that employees report back promptly at the end of
their vacation.  Employees who fail to mark up or secure permission to
be off additional days at the end of their vacation will be considered
as being absent without authority.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#156 Auto Markup
November 26, 2002
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 156

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: AUTO-MARKUP
SUBDIVISION: HOUSTON



Effective 12:01 AM Wednesday November 27, 2002 Auto-Markup will be in
place for former Joint Texas Division UTU trainmen at Teague and Houston.



                       D L Freeman
                       General Manager


                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#167 General Info all subs
January 07, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 167

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: General Instructions For All Subdivisions

General Notice No. 146 is cancelled in it's entirety and reissued
with instructions on riding the lead locomotive.

RIDING THE LEAD LOCOMOTIVE

All crew members are required to ride lead locomotive unless adequate
seating is not available, in which case it is permissible to ride on
trailing locomotives.
=====================================================================
The words "Yard Jobs" was added to this notice and will remain
using the existing Signal Awareness Forms.  Also, the words "Running
Warrants" was added and will be inserted adjacent to the words
"Track Warrants".

SIGNAL AWARENESS FORMS

Effective immediately the Gulf Division has established Signal Awareness
Forms for all subdivisions across the division and are available at
on-duty points.  The new Gulf Division Policy is as follows:

Train Crews, other than Road Switchers are required to use the new
sub-division specific Signal Awareness Forms that they are operating on,
unless instructed by a supervisor.  All Road Switchers and Yard Jobs
will remain using the existing Signal Awareness Forms when performing
road service outside yard limits.  When Road Switchers or Yard Jobs
are observing and calling signals as required by GCOR Rule 5.16, the
Conductor/Foreman must fill out and complete the Signal Awareness

Form covering the territory he/she is operating on for that trip.

All block signal names or aspect and yellow or yellow/red flags must
be record.  With the exception of CLEAR signals, which only require
the name or aspect to be recorded, information must include the location
of each flag, the train speed, time the signal or flag is passed and name
or aspect of the signal that was called.  When speed indicator is not
visible to the conductor, the engineer must call out the speed, in
addition to the signal name or aspect, if other than CLEAR.  Should the
conductor be unable to record a signal aspect due to other activities,
this fact muse be noted on the form, including the reason.

When operating on an Approach or Diverging Approach signal
indication, the engineer must notify the conductor when the train
speed has reduced to the required speed.  The conductor must note
the time the train has reduced to the required speed on the Signal
Awareness Form and repeat the time to the engineer.  A job safety
briefing between the conductor and engineer must confirm
understanding that the train may be required to stop at the next signal.

In addition, the form must show the location of switches, switch point
locks and derails returned to and locked in normal position in
non-signaled territory (outside of restricted limits and non-signaled
yard limits)  and the time that the switch, switch point lock and derail
were returned to normal position.  The engineer must initial each
switch/switch point lock/derail entry as a cross-check measure.

The following abbreviations may be used:  AL- Approach Limited,
AA- Advanced Approach,  AR- Approach Restricting,  DC- Diverging
Clear,  DAD- Diverging Approach Diverging, DAM- Diverging Approach
Medium,  DA- Diverging Approach,  R- Restricting,  Y- Yellow Flag,
YR-  Yellow/Red Flag.

Trainmasters will be responsible under their jurisdiction to ensure
on-duty points are stocked with Signal Awareness Forms at all times.
All Transportation Employees operating on BNSF are required to staple
their Signal Awareness Forms to their "Track Warrant(s)" (Running
Warrants) and turn them in at their respective on-duty location
after their round trip.  All Transportation Employees operating
on UPRR Trackage Rights will be required to keep
the Signal Awareness Forms covering their last five trip in their
possession.  After each trip the crews will be required to staple their
sixth form concurrently to their "Track Warrant(s)" (Running Warrants)
and turn them in at their home terminal. Trainmasters and Road Foreman
of Engines will gather Signal Awarness Forms and will review and provide
direct feedback to the employees.  The Gulf Division will take two
different types of samples regarding compliance of the Signal
Awareness Forms they are as follows:

A) Field Sampling-  Where supervisors will ask train crews for
Signal Awareness Forms out in the field.

B)  Random Sampling-   Trainmasters, Road Foreman of Engines and
Terminal Managers will be required to randomly sample Signal
Awareness Forms out of the Signal Awareness Form Box at all initial
on-duty points.

If anyone has any questions regarding this new Signal Awareness Policy,
please contact your Supervisor or the Division Safety Manager at
281-465-5607.

=======================================================================

SAFETY FOUNDATION

The 2002 Gulf Division Safety Action Plan identifies the division's
safety goals and outlines the approaches and activities that the
division will perform to achieve these goals in 2002.  This plan
will receive on-going review throughout 2002 and modifications
made as necessary to ensure successful safety performance.

Quantitative Injury Reduction Goals

| 53% Reduction in FRA Reportable Injuries
  Goal:  Equates to 32 Reportable Injuries in 2002
         Equates to a 2.07 Frequency Ratio, below system
         goal of 2.10

| 15% Reduction in Non-Reportable Injures
  Goal:  Equates to 41 Non-Reportable Injuries in 2002

| 54% Reduction in Lost/Restricted Work-Days

  Goal:  Equates to 1,442 Lost/Restricted Work-Days in 2002
         Equates to a 93.49 Severity Ratio, below system
          goal of 93.50

Breakdown:

Lost Work-Days  537 LWD Equates to 34.81 Severity Ratio
Restricted Work-Days 905 RWD Equates to 58.68 Severity Ratio
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total:           1,442 L/R Work-Days 93.49 Severity Ratio

| 15% Reduction in Reportable Derailments
  Goal:  Equates to 35 Reportable Derailments in 2002

| 15% Reduction in Derailments (All Types)
  Goal:  Equates to 196 Derailments (All Types) in 2002

| 14% Reduction in Grade Crossing Incidents
  Goal:  Equates to 60 Grade Crossing Incidents in 2002

System Goals:


| Frequency Goal = 2.10
| Severity Goal = 93.50

Critical Work Practices for the Gulf Division:

Highest Frequency Injuries:
Transportation:
   1. Walking
   2. Operating Switches
   3. Operating Handbrakes
   4. 3-Point Contact
   5. Pinch Points

Engineering Dept:
   1. Walking
   2. Pinch Points
   3. Material Handling
   4. Improper Body Mechanics while performing Tasks

Mechanical Dept:
   1. Walking
   2. Pinch Points
   3. Improper Body Mechanics while Lifting

Highest Frequency of Human Factor Rail Incidents:

1. By-Passed Couplers
2. Shoving Movements-- 75% Not protecting the shove
                    -- 25% Failure to control the shove
3. Switches Improperly lined
4. Derail-Failure to apply or remove
5. Failure to properly secure handbrake on car(s)
=======================================================================

The Gulf Division headquarters will be moving effective Monday, April 1,
2001.  The new phone numbers and address are listed below:

The Gulf Division Headquarters
1610 Woodstead Court Suite 470
The Woodlands, Texas 77380-3413

Telephone List
Area Code 281

David Freeman     465-5600

Janssen Thompson  465-5602

Larry Northcutt   465-5603

Ed Blass          465-5604

Dave Dawson       465-5605

John Cech         465-5606

Justin McPherren  465-5607

Nancy Blacknell   465-5610

Beverly Robertson 465-5611

Jack Womack       465-6565

David Freeman Fax 465-6520

Janssen Thompson Fax 465-5621

Larry Northcutt Fax  465-5622


Admin Area Fax     465-5656

Sup Ops Area Fax   465-5657

Jack Womack Fax    465-6566

=================================================================
POSTING OF JOB RATINGS

All TYE employees are advised that Job Ratings have been
posted covering current assignments in those locations
where protection guarantees are being filed.  Be sure to
read the paragraph on the bottom of each 'Job Rating Sheet'.
It is the responsibility of the employee to check their
location in TSS through the TEY Menu Option 25.  If you do
not find a 'Job Rating Sheet' for your location, it may
be posted in the near future.
=======================================================================
GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING NON-COMPLYING LOCOMOTIVE CAB CLAIMS
LOCOMOTIVE CAB DEFECT REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TY&E EMPLOYEES

Effective immediately, the following reporting requirements pertain to
Arbitrary Claims submitted for payment by TY&E employees for Locomotive

Cab Defects:

Code CC Locomotive Cab Defect Reporting Instructions/Requirements for
TY&E Employees are as follows:

  - Locomotive designation, both alpha & numeric (e.g., ATSF502)
  - A brief description of the defect (e.g., excessive air leak causing
    unworkable cab environment)
  - Location of the defect, if applicable (e.g., air leak from the
    conductor side window seal)
  - Date and time the defect was reported
  - The NAME AND POSITION of the supervisor that was contacted
  - Action taken by the supervisor contacted (e.g., Trainmaster Williams
    said to wait until the unit is inspected)

Note: The reporting requirements pertain to the following documents:
      - Conductor Delay Report
      - Locomotive Engineer Malfunction Report
      - Timeslip submitted for payment of the claim
=======================================================================
BNSF GUIDELINES FOR TY&E EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE

BNSF TY&E employees are key members of our community, and have a
legitimate expectation of reasonable opportunity to be off from work.
And, along with all other members of our community, BNSF TY&E people
share certain responsibilities to the community as a whole.

One of these basic responsibilities is to be "full-time" employees.
The company commits that each TY&E employee in unassigned
service fulfills his or her responsibility to maintain "full-time"
status, in general, by laying off not more than twenty-five percent of
weekdays and weekends in any three month period.

Local members of the BNSF transportation management team are specifically
empowered to apply these Guidelines considering special individual
circumstances.  Managers should never act in a rigid or "wooden"
manner, and in every case should use "common sense."  Application of
these Guidelines also must yield to any conflicting labor agreement
provision.  We also invite and encourage local union leaders to
give their input in the application of these Guidelines in individual
cases, and, generally, to be "part of the process."

BNSF provides for and encourages each employee who knows in advance of
a need to be off to request a pre-approved layoff.  An employee may do
so up to ninety days in advance, and will receive a prompt answer.
Once a pre-approved layoff is granted, the company may not cancel it

More specific principles for applying these Guidelines follow:
     standard of "full-time" employment will be measured on a
     "rolling" three month basis, to accommodate individual
     employees' needs to "bunch" days off.
   | An employee's continuous fulfillment of the
     Guidelines' "full-time" standard for any twelve months
     completely clears his or her record of any previous
     failure to fulfill the full-time standard.
   | The company's basic measurement of full-time status
     considers all time an employee is not marked off, and
     also jury duty, bereavement leave, engineer
     recertification, and layoff union or company business, to
     be the same as on-duty time.
   | Periods of vacation, personal leave, other paid leave
     not already mentioned here, layoff on miles, and foot of
     the board are removed from the measurement.
   | In every case, local supervisors should consider
     special circumstances and use common sense in applying
     the Guidelines.
   | We encourage any employee identified as failing to
     the Guidelines.
   | We encourage any employee identified as failing to
     maintain full-time status under these Guidelines to seek
     the involvement of his/her local chairman.  Local
     managers should also encourage such involvement by local
     chairmen in order to promote fair and common sense
     application of the Guidelines.

The purpose of this notice is to remind all TYE employees
that under the BNSF Guidelines for TY&E Employee Attendance,
TY&E employees in assigned service, like employees in unassigned
service, are required to and have the responsibility to be
"full-time" employees.

==================================================================
REPORTING ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES AT UTILITIES/POWER PLANTS

Crews arriving and departing on loaded and empty coal trains at the
following Utilities must call Field Support and report your arrival time
on the loads and your departure time on the empties. Radio call-in for
Field Support is X-3.  If you are unable to reach Field Support,
the Chief Dispatcher Spring, TX., will be the 2nd option.
The Telephone Number for Field Support - Company line
593-7610 or 1-800-549-4601.

     IOLA
     WHITE BLUFF
     HALSTED
     SULPHUR LOUISIANA
     MARTIN LAKE
=====================================================================
SEVEN DEADLY DECISIONS

BNSF has identified 7 deadly decisions which have resulted in
serious or fatal injuries.  A description of the specific
work practices and applicable rules are listed below:


1)  Getting on and off moving equipment.
    Safety Rule S-13.5

2)  Going in between coupled cars or locomotives without proper
    protection.
    Safety Rule S-13.1.1

3)  Failing to provide a minimum separation of 50 feet
    between cars or locomotive before crossing between
    equipment.
    Safety Rules S-13.1.11, S-13.2.4, S13.2.5

4)  Riding the end of a freight car.
    Safety Rule S-13.1.5

5)  Fouling adjacent track before insuring that there is
    no movement.
    GCOR Rule 1.20, MWOR Rule 1.20, Safety Rule S-28.19

6)  Running while switching.
    Safety Rule S-13.2.2

7)  Riding freight cars to a joint.
    Safety Rule S-13.1.5

These will be considered serious rules violations in accordance
with the PEPA policy.

Should you have questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact your supervisor.
=====================================================================


IDENTIFYING SIGNAL ISSUES

When an employee identifies signal issues such as; signal alignment,
signal placement, cleaning of lenses and vegetation around signal
apparatus while operating on the BNSF or UPRR, employee MUST contact
the train dispatcher immediately and provide the dispatcher with the
following information:
     1.  Train I.D.
     2.  Signal location
     3.  Date
     4.  Time
     5.  Description of the signal issue

After contacting the dispatcher you MUST contact the Gulf Division
Safety Hotline at (713-847-3303 and/or 1-866-622-7297)and provide the
same information as you did to the dispatcher, prior to typing-up,
this will help ensure your concern is corrected in a timely manner.
======================================================================
TRANSPORTATION

At any on duty point on the Gulf Division, with the
exception of the Lafayette Subdivision, if transportation
is not available within 15 minutes of the on duty time,
you are to contact the Spring Chief Dispatcher at
281-350-7555.

=======================================================================
SECURITY LOCKS

Security locks have been installed at a number of terminals on
the Gulf Division.  The following are locations and combinations:


Brownwood Office Bld - combination 3-1-5
Houston South Yard   - combination 1-2-3
Alvin Office Bld     - combination 3-2-1
Dayton Office Bld    - combination 1-4-6
=======================================================================
NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND

All TY&E employees due TRIENNIAL or BIENNIAL rules requirements
will be notified of the date that they are required to attend via paper-
less timekeeping and 816/bi-monthly earnings statements. Employees will
confirm receiving this information before completing their current
working ticket.  Notification information will also be noted on employee
816/bi-monthly earnings statements for those employees who do not
complete trip-tickets on a regular basis.

EXCEPTION:  Employees whose required test date falls during
regularly assigned vacation must contact their Manager Field Training
to reschedule the test date and must note this on their special claim
for compensation. And, employees whose required test date is subsequent
to their recertification date or do not receive a scheduled test date in
a year that their certificate expires, must contact their Manager Field
Training so that a proper date can be scheduled.

Employees entering the Student Engineer Training Program prior to
their due date are not required to participate in the 2002 CBT Employee
Training Program.

Employees in the 2002 New Hire Conductor Program are not required
to participate in the 2002 CBT Employee Training Program.

Engineers working under the BLE Collective Bargaining Agreement will
consider this notice as notification to attend the required rules
training on the date that has been scheduled and reflected through
paperless timekeeping and bi-monthly earnings statements.  No other form
of notification to attend will occur unless it is to inform them to
attend in advance of the scheduled due date.

=====================================================================

CLOSING DOORS ON RAILCARS

Due to increase security requirements especially at international
borders, boxcar doors, both plug-type and sliding-type, are to be closed
by facility (customer) unloading or loading the railcar.

Employees whose duties involve coupling to or moving these cars need to
ensure that the facility meets these requirements.

If facility (customer) is not available to close and secure the doors,
and if the car is safe to move (non-plug type door) contact Service
Support at 8-593-7610 or 1-800-549-4601 with the car number and location.

For Hammerhead users, the "Car Comment" function may be used as
means of notification by providing the car number, location and stating
it was an open door.
=======================================================================

TY&E TIE UP CHANGES

The following will govern all employees working extra, whether
regularly assigned as trainmen, yardmen or enginemen at outlying
assignments.

When protecting outlying assignments, all employees will check with
the crew caller after arrival at final tie-up point and before off
duty time to determine their status on outlying jobs.  Crew caller
will instruct extra employees at that time whether or not they are
released from outlying job or they are to remain on outlying job.
When released, crew caller will instruct extra employees to either
deadhead or work in combined service back to the governing home
terminal.

All regularly assigned employees will tie-up prior to leaving the
property.  If on the hours of service, employees may use the
tie-up recorder.
====================================================================

OUTLYING ASSIGNMENTS

We have a number of outlying assignments on the Gulf Division
that require an extra board employee be called in advance of the
job to be rested to protect the assignment.  At the below listed
locations, regular assigned employees on outlying assignments must
call in and lay off in advance, sufficient to have extra board
employees called to be rested to protect the assignment.  Regular
assigned employees must mark up prior to the job tying up so the
extra board employee can be released back to the extra board on
tie up.
====================================================================

DELAY REPORTS


All crews working on Trackage Right territories on the Gulf Division
are required to FAX their delay report to the Spring Chief
Dispatcher at 281-350-7547 at the end of their shift.
=====================================================================
CORRECTION TO THE 2000 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK


The  Department of Transportation  has issued a correction notice for
The 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
On Page 360 of the English version of the printed ERG, there is a
typographical error. In the Table of Water-Reactive Materials Which

Produce Toxic Gases, the wrong Guide (Guide 151) is listed for
Dimethyldichlorosilane (ID No.1162). The correct Guide for this material
is 155, as listed in the ID Number Index (yellow-bordered pages, page 29)
and the Name of Material Index (blue bordered pages, Page 130).

The correction has been made to the Internet version of the ERG on
DOT's Office Of Hazardous Materials Safety website
(http://hazmat.dot.gov/gydebook.htm).
The French version, the Spanish version and Transport Canada's
Internet version (http://www.tc.gc.ca/canutec/en/guide/guide-e.htm) all
list the correct Guide for Dimethyldichlorosilane (ID No.1162).
=======================================================================


2002 TY&E RULES REVIEW ON CBT MACHINES

2002 TY&E RULES REVIEW AND LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
RECERTIFICATION TRAINING IS TO BE COMPLETED ON
THE CBT TRAINING MACHINES LOCATED IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS ON THE DIVISION. FOLLOWING IS A LIST
OF ALL CBT MACHINES ON THE GULF DIVISION

OF ALL CBT MACHINES ON THE GULF DIVISION.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN THOUGH SOME LOCATIONS SHOW
A CBT MACHINE FOR "MECH" OR "MOW", TY&E EMPLOYEES
MAY USE THOSE CBTS' FOR 2002 RULES.

Address                        City        State     Zip          Dept.

1301 N. Gordon St.             Alvin        TX       77511        MOW
214 Brisbane                   Houston      TX       77061        TY&E
214 Brisbane                   Houston      TX       77061        TY&E
2831 Produce Row               Houston      TX       77023        TY&E
2831 Produce Row               Houston      TX       77023        TY&E
2831 Produce Row               Houston      TX       77023        TY&E
110 Sunbeam Lane               Lafayette    LA       70506        TY&E
110 Sunbeam Lane               Lafayette    LA       70506        MOW
505 West Avenue F              Silsbee      TX       77656        MOW
505 West Avenue F              Silsbee      TX       77656        MECH
505 West Avenue F              Silsbee      TX       77656        TY&E
505 West Avenue F              Silsbee      TX       77656        TY&E
208 South 3rd Street           Teague       TX       75860        MOW
208 South 3Road Street         Teague       TX       75860        TY&E
610 W. Ave. D, Bldg. 33        Temple       TX       76501        MECH
610 W. Ave. D, Bldg. 33        Temple       TX       76501        TY&E
2100 Baker Blvd.               Temple       TX       76501        MOW
======================================================================

NEW ADDRESS FOR RULE BOOKS ON PALM PILOT

The following rule books are now available in the Palm Pilot format on
the BNSF Timetable and Rule Books Website:

General Code of Operating Rules (with BNSF revisions)

Maintenance of Way Operating Rules
Air Brake and Train Handling Rules
TY&E Safety Supplement
Maintenance of Way Safety Rules
Mechanical/P&M Safety Rules
Employee Safety Rules (For employees not governed by the TY&E, MW,
                       or Mechanical Safety Rules)

The websites are located at:
Intranet Site  -  http://kcintfpd0001.iss.bnr.com/tech/timetable/
                  index.html  (BNSF's internal website. This can
                               only be accessed from a BNSF computer).
  or
Internet Site - http://www.bnsf-ttc.com/bnsftime/index.html
               (This may be accessed from any computer).

These files will be updated as soon as possible when a System General
Order amends these rule books.  At that time you will need to delete
the old file and download the new file.  The files will be named with
a date, such as "ABTH-0821.PDB".  This will represent the Air Brake
and Train Handling Rules updated through 8/21/00.  If a System General
Order is dated after the date of this file, there is new information on
that System General Order that has not been updated on the "PDB" file.

These files are being made available as a convenience to our employees
strictly on a voluntary basis, do not contact the BNSF Help Line for
support.

Employees who have a hand held computer device with the most
recent updated files from this website are not required to carry the
paper version of the rule books. The most recent versions are
identified by the date in the file name. These are the only files
approved as a replacement for carrying the rule books.

When reporting to work, employees are required to check the
System General Orders. Any System General Orders issued
after the date of the current file date, must be printed and kept
while on duty until the file on the website has been updated.


Instructions for downloading these files are at the website.
===================================================================

NEW SAFETY HOTLINE NUMBER

Effective immediately, the Gulf Division Safety & Rules hotline
numbers are as follows:

local number        713 847-3303
800 number          1-866-622-7297
====================================================================

CHANGES TO DEADHEADING POLICY

Effective May 22, 2000, BNSF will permit deadheading on certain trailing
units on a system-wide basis.  This notice replaces previous instruction
regarding deadheading by train.  Crews may deadhead on the first through
fourth trailing units, where those units are equipped with enter-through-
the-nose cab.  The locomotive models with such cabs include the GE-8,
GE-9, SD-60M, GP-60M, SD-70MAC and SD-75M.  Other units without enter-
through-the-nose cabs (i.e., SD-40, etc.) may be placed at any position
in the locomotive consist, but may not be used for deadheading, except
in situations where road or weather conditions restrict transportation
by crew van.  Orientation of the trailing units may be either short-nose-
or long-nose forward.  Crews may open or close windows and vents as
necessary to maintain comfort.

Deadheading in trailing units is not permitted on trains passing through
the Cascade, Flathead, Stampede and Moffat tunnels.

The following locomotives are suitable for deadheading.  Any newly
acquired locomotives or other locomotives not included in this roster
series are also suitable, provided they meet the locomotive model
criteria listed above.

Road Number Series          Locomotive Model
100-162                     GP 60M
500-582                     B40W
600-799                     Dash 9-44CW
800-951                     Dash 8-44CW
960-1123                    Dash 9-44CW
1991                        SD 60M
4300-4999                   Dash 9-44CW
5600-5602                   AC 4400CW
8200-8275                   SD 75M
8276-8301                   SD 75I
8800-8994                   SD 70MAC
9200-9299                   SD 60M
9400-9499                   SD 70MAC
9504-9999                   SD 70MAC
====================================================================

CONDUCTOR ONLY PENALTY - GUIDELINES

1.  Prior to violating Conductor Only Agreement, conductor will
    inform Chief Train Dispatcher, Trick Train Dispatcher, or
    person issuing instructions, that such move will
    constitute violation of Conductor Only Agreement, will
    result in penalty payment, and provide details as to why a
    violation will occur.

2.  Upon departure from initial terminal, conductor will advise
    train dispatcher number of work events performed at initial
    terminal.

3.  The name of the person authorizing a violation must be
    included in the claim.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in claim denial.
===================================================================

TY&E SIGNED TIMESLIPS

FRA Signature copy of TY&E Timeslip

Each TY&E employee who ties up and submits and electronic timeslip
is furnished two (2) copies of the electronic timeslip.  One copy
is for employee retention and the other copy is to be signed by
the employee and placed into a box at the tie up location.  The
signature copy is then to be retained by the Carrier at that
location for FRA reporting inspections purposes.
====================================================================

LOCOMOTIVE DAILY INSPECTION REPORT


     Regulations require a locomotive daily inspection report be
submitted for individual locomotives after inspecting a locomotive
consist.  Further, a copy of this inspection report must be retained
on file at that locomotive's home shop.    At a recent committee
meeting of the Safety Assurance Compliance Program (SACP),
representatives of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
expressed concern that BNSF is not in compliance with the
requirements of the Locomotive Daily Inspection process.  FRA
has requested BNSF review it's instructions and processes that
direct getting the written record of the inspection to the
appropriate location.

     These Locomotive Daily Inspection Forms are provided in
tablet form and the original copy is to be submitted at the usual
tie up point, to be forwarded to the assigned home shop of each
locomotive.  Copies of the last three Daily Locomotive Inspection
Reports are to be retained by the individual who conducted
the inspection.   Train "Crew Packs" also have a single
copy of a Locomotive Daily Inspection Form that may be utilized
if the tablet form is not available.

     In this regard, an amendment to the Air Brake & Train
Handling Instructions relative to disposition of these forms has
been made, recently.

Rule 102.2.5 Complete Inspection Forms
Add note to rule 102.2.5 as follows:
     "Note:  Unless otherwise directed by local Division
instructions on how and where to submit daily locomotive
inspection forms, an original copy of inspection forms will
be left at tie up point."

On the Gulf Division, all locomotive daily inspection
forms must be submitted when tying-up at:
     Silsbee - All crews tying-up
     Temple - All crews tying-up
     Memphis - All Gulf Division crews tying-up

     Pool freight engineers tying-up at other than Silsbee, Temple
and Memphis, may retain locomotive inspection reports until
completing round trip and return to their home terminal.

Upon return to home terminal, engineer must submit report
via FAX to nearest Mechanical Facility.  Crews tying up in the
Houston/Galveston area will fax their completed locomotive
inspection forms to Silsbee.

     Engineers working locals, road switchers and work trains,
tying-up at other than Silsbee, Temple and Memphis, must
submit reports via FAX to next or nearest Mechanical Facility:

     Engineers that have reached or exceeded hours of service
are required to submit report immediately upon return to service.

Gulf Division Mechanical Department FAX numbers:

Temple:      Company 8-771-4666
             Bell  254-771-4666

Silsbee:     Company 8-385-1509
             Bell  409-385-1509

Memphis:     Company 8-369-6117
             Bell  901-369-6117

All locomotive non-complying conditions and/or
mechanical defects must be reported to Mechanical
Coordinator (Help Desk) NOC -Ft Worth.

If there are any questions about the proper handling
of these inspection forms on the Gulf Division,
contact local Road Foreman of Engines.
====================================================================

CLEARANCES OF LESS THAN 13 FOOT CENTERS

The following locations have clearances less than 13 foot centers
on the Gulf Division.  Employees are not allowed to ride the
side of cars at these locations unless they know the adjacent track
is clear.

Teague Yard
Tracks 2,3,4 and 5 at both the East and West end of the yard.

Carthage
Tracks 3226 (MP 171 to 172), West side

South Yard
Tracks 3 and 4 close clearance
New South Yard
    North end "A" lead between tracks
    1003/1004
    1004/1005
    1006/1007

    North end "A" lead between tracks
    1003/1004
    1004/1005
    1007/1008
    1009/1010

    North end "B" yard between tracks
   1015/1016
   1016/1017
   1017/1018
   1021/1022
   1022/1023

   South end "B" lead between tracks
   1013/1014
   1015/1016
   1016/1017
   1019/1020
   1021/1022
   1022/1023
   1024/1025
   1025/1026
=====================================================================

PACK SET RADIO WARNING

Description of Warning
Kenwood pack set radio model TK270, reportedly, has
been switching channels without the operator's awareness.
Apparently, something inherent in the design of the radio
is leading to this problem. The TK270's radio channel selector
knob, on the top part of the pack set, is so sensitive that,
when it's brushed with clothing or the radio is being slipped
into a pocket, the knob may turn causing the channel to
be changed.

Preventive Measures
| If you use this model of radio, immediately contact
  your supervisor and notify him/her that you have this type
  of radio. Your supervisor should provide direction about
  modification, repair or replacement.
| Until adjustments can be made, whenever you use this radio,
  double check the channel before passing signals. Compliance with
  radio rules (for instance, regarding repeated car length signals
  and stopping in half the distance) will help assure safety.

   However, when close to completing the joint or spot, stop the move
   and make sure the channel is stable before continuing.
 | When monitoring the radio, check it frequently to
   make sure the channel has not changed.

 These steps are TEMPORARY and should not be considered
 a permanent fix for this situation.   Please contact your
 supervisor as soon as possible if you have a TK270.

 Supervisors: To correct the configuration of the radio:
 1. Have your local BNSF telecommunications technician
    deactivate the current channel selector knob (on top of radio).
 2. Have the radio set up to change channels using the
    up and down arrow keys on the front of the radio.
 3. For more information on available corrective measures,
    contact Bob Leedham, Communications, Kansas City at
    551-4615 (company line) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central
    Time, Monday through Friday.

REMEMBER - All BNSF employees are empowered to work safely.
If you think a condition is unsafe, protect it, report it, assist in
correcting it, or use your expertise to provide a better and
safer way.
=====================================================================

EIGHT (8) HOURS UNDISTRUBED REST AT HOME TERMINAL

Effective 0001 Hours, Monday, April 16, 2001, the Gulf Division
will implement the trial agreement reached between BNSF and the UTU
wherein employees working on Temple Board #7 will have eight (8)
hours undisturbed rest at their Home Terminal.

This agreement does not pertain to any other locations on the Gulf
Division.  This agreement does not pertain to Extra Board Conductors or
Pool Conductors at the Away From Home Terminal.

The purpose of this Trial Agreement is to further BNSF's work/rest
efforts by providing a minimum period of undisturbed rest to Conductors
in Unassigned pool freight service at their Home Terminals.

1.   Conductors in unassigned pool freight service will not be
     called for service at their home terminals prior to receiving eight
     (8) hours undisturbed rest.  For purposes of this Agreement,
     "undisturbed rest" means that the Carrier (typically Crew Support)
     will not contact engineers to inform them of their on-duty time
      until the conductor has had eight (8) consecutive hours off,
      measured from the last off-duty time.


2.   Pool conductors who have not had eight (8) consecutive hours of
      undisturbed rest at their home terminals are not eligible to be
      called to work.

3.   Any conductor who is erroneously called prior to the expiration of
      eight (8) hours undisturbed rest will not be entitled to any claim
      or penalty for such error, but may refuse the call.

4.   Each pool conductor subject to this agreement may be run around
     without penalty by following conductors during the formers period
     of undisturbed rest.

5.   This agreement modifies existing agreements only to the extent set
     forth in the Agreement and all other schedule rules and agreements
     remain in effect.
========================================================================

REQUIREMENTS FOR 14 HOUR REST REQUEST

Employees in through freight may, upon tie up at home terminal, request
to be tied up for 14 hours rest. To be entitled for 14 hours rest
the employee must be assigned in through freight pool service and have
had 8 or more consecutive hours chargeable to the Hours of Service law.
The employee must make request to the crew technician and once the
request has been granted it can not be withdrawn.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#174 HOU Term
January 21, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 174

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Houston Terminal

Gulf Division General Notice No. 163 is cancelled and reissued
issuing instructions on compensation for meal periods.

HBT MEAL PERIOD

Agreement has been signed as of January 1, 2003 all yard engines,
UTU and BLE employees working in Houston, Dayton, Casey, Pearland
and Alvin will receive 10 miles compensation for meal period during
their shift. To claim the payment, please show under code 22 and
claim 10 miles.  Compensation services is tracking all previous
time slips for proper payment.
=================================================================
CROSSOVER SWITCHES

At the North end of South Yard, locks have been installed on the
South crossover switches between the "A" lead and "B" lead.  When
not being utilized, these crossover switches must be lined and
locked in the non-crossover position.
==================================================================
HOUSTON ETD

All trains entering the greater Houston complex, with the exception
of South Yard, must make arrangements to retrieve their ETD and
return to South Yard for proper placement and charging to ensure
that all outbound trains will have a working ETD.
==================================================================
CREW INSTRUCTIONS HOUSTON MARRIOTT HOTEL

Crews staying at the Marriott will be entitles to one stop enroute
to work.  Please be courteous in delays to the hotel van.  The
agreement between the hotel and the BNSF reads "the stop will not
exceed ten minutes".  Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

Going to South Yard (Woodridge Exit)

     1.  Subway

     2.  McDonalds
     3.  Schlotzsky's Deli
     4.  Sonic
     5.  Dot Coffee Shop
     6.  Jack In The Box

Chevron station that is currently used can also be an alternate stop.

Going to Pearland

     1.  Taco Cabana
     2.  Jack In The Box
     3.  Fiesta
     4.  Mobil

The van that is transporting crews will only make one stop, therefore,
the crews must agree and chose a location before leaving the hotel.

All crew lodging at the Marriott Houston will need to register their
car with the desk to prevent towing.
======================================================================

OBTAINING PERMISSION WHEN LEAVING SOUTH YARD

All trains leaving New or Old South Yard must obtain the Yardmasters'
permission before fouling the lead on either end of the yard and
must monitor the radio frequency for whichever lead they wish to use.

The A lead channel is 16, B lead is channel 58 and Old South Yard
is channel 36.
==================================================================

TRACK 27

At New South Yard, unless tracks 28 and 29 are being utilized for
hostling purposes, the B lead must be lined for track 27 to alleviate
any employee inadvertently placing cars in tracks 28 and 29 which
are equipped with derails.




                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#188 Trauma Relief
February 07, 2003

BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 188

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TRAUMA RELIEF
SUBDIVISION: All

When requesting to be relieved from duty following a critical incident
crews will be paid for the balance of the trip they were making,
as prescribed by their applicable labor agreement.

Example 1:

A crew operating from their initial terminal to their away from home
terminal will be paid the remainder of their trip, and paid dead-head
back to their home terminal.

Example 2:

A crew operating from their away from home terminal to their home
terminal will be paid the remainder of their trip.

In both examples, any employee who needs additional time off must
lay off through his immediate supervisor.  Your supervisor will
direct you to contact EAP within 8 hours and be available for a
call-back.  If additional time off is recommended by the
EAP Manager, you will be compensated at a basic daily rate for
the additional one, two, or three days.  This additional
compensation will be claimed on a special claim, using
code "TC".



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#195 Additional Protection all Yrds
February 18, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 195

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Additional Protection - All Yards
SUBDIVISION: All

*************************************************************************
General Notice No. 194 is cancelled.
*************************************************************************

Houston Terminal Switching Limits

Additional Protection at CMC Dayton (West) Yard

Additional protection of train crews and/or utility personnel while
making initial air brake tests and/or train inspections within live
yard tracks at CMC Dayton (West) Yard.

 Additional protection will include, but is not limited to:

| Clear and direct communication to ALL personnel (CMC,
  BNSF, UP), working in or around yard tracks, by the crew or
  utility personnel performing the air test and/or train inspection:
   a. Identification on 75-75
   b. Track to be occupied
   c. Work to be done
   d. Switches to be locked
   e. Departure from track occupied

| Any switch leading to the track that is occupied, will be locked
  out and tagged, by the Crew Foreman or utility personnel, with
  locks provided by and checked out by the Yard Master on duty.

| When the air test and/or train inspection is complete and the
  train is ready for departure, the employee who locked the switches
  will be responsible for unlocking the switch at the departing end
  of the track and releasing the lock and key, by radio communication,
  of the utility personnel or Yard Master on duty.

| The utility personnel or Yard Master will be responsible for removing
  all other locks and will collect all locks and keys to be returned to
  the office and secured.

Other locations within the Houston Switching Limits, the following
will apply:

To insure protection of men and equipment, ALL crews
(yard, road, transfer crews, etc.), when doubling over train or
coupling to cut of cars in make-up  track for air test, inspection,
releasing hand brakes, etc., if in the clear, in order to provide
protection from cars kicked or light engines coupling into said
make-up track, it will be required that switches governing
movement into make-up track be lined for the lead, or away
from movement into make-up track. This will only apply to end
where power is attached.



                    D L FREEMAN
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#@204 TSS Crew System
March 20, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 204

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TSS CREW System
SUBDIVISION: All

Explanation:
Due to completion of implementation across the BNSF System, the
following TSSCREW Transactions are the exclusive responsibility of
TY&E employees effective Tuesday, March 25, 2003.  Exception handling
can be addressed through the Specialists in the Crew Support Center.
However, normal operation of the use of the software should be handled
by TY&E employees.  The details of the software items are:

Personal Telephone Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

This software allows for the management of personal phone numbers,
which drive the Automated Outbound Calling (AOC), as well as the
Automatic Notification process. Temporary telephone numbers can also
be entered through VRU access.

Vacation Request Entry (CCTM Option 4)

This software allows for entry of yearly vacation requests by

TY&E employees.  While this software has been in use since 2002,
wanted to reinforce the expectation that TY&E employees enter so
that scheduling can be accomplished at the end of each year.

Lodging Room Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

This software allows for entry of the motel rooms at lodging
facilities that do not have an attendant.  Room numbers may also
be entered through the VRU.  Account AOC performing calling
function at Away-from-home-terminals, failure to properly populate
the room field at required locations may result in a missed call.

Bid Entry (CCTM Option 18)

This software allows for the electronic entry of all types of bids,
whether for posted and bulletined positions as well as standing
bid, permanent bid, etc.

Work/Rest (CCTM Option 26)

This software allows TY&E employees to manage rest cycles were
appropriate.  VRU access is also available for the next rest cycle
only.

Advance Layoff Requests (CCTM Opt 21)

This software allows TY&E employee to enter requests for
pre-approved layoffs, up to 90 days in advance.

These transactions will become the exclusive responsibility
of TY&E employees effective 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
March 25, 2003.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#209 Coupling into ETD
April 03, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 209

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: COUPLING INTO CARS WITH ETD ATTACHED

General Notice No. 208 is cancelled.

Except in helper service, coupling into a car that has an ETD

attached is prohibited.  Coupling may be made if ETD is at
the opposite end of car or cars to be coupled into.


EXPLANATION:  Recently there has been an increase in
              damage to our ETD fleet from being coupled
              into while ETD's are attached to the knuckle
              of the car being coupled.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#211 Houston Sub
April 08, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 211

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Houston Subdivision

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 162 IS CANCELLED AND REISSUED.

Houston Subdivision MP 60.0 Shepard Dr. signal is being moved from
North side effective 1201 April 9, 2003.
====================================================================


Employees at Teague requesting a personal leave day during rest cycle
must submit a stand alone claim for proper payment.
=====================================================================
SIX AXLE LOCOMOTIVES

At Teague, six-axle locomotives are not permitted on Roundhouse
lead track 226 and Highline-East leg of Wye track 233.
================================================================



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#214 Rt Miles & Rt Code JTD
April 11, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 214


TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Route Miles & Route Codes - Former JTD Crews
SUBDIVISION:

General Notice No. 213 is cancelled and reissued.

The following Route Miles and Route Codes for trains operating to and
from Houston are effective September 16, 2002.

TEAGUE and HOUSTON (Former JTD Crews):
All Crews operating between Teague and Houston will have an initial Route
Code of  01  (which is 158 miles). If Road Crews are instructed to handle
their train to or from Arcola, Dayton, Mykawa or Casey, the following
Route Codes are to be used plus the additional Lite Miles applicable at
Houston:
Teague and Houston   Route Code 01 (which is 158 miles)
Teague and Arcola:   Route Code 04 (which is 194 miles),
plus 35 Lite Miles
Teague and Dayton:   Route Code 05 (which is 185 miles),
plus 36 Lite Miles
Teague and Mykawa:   Route Code 06  (which is 165 miles),
plus 7 Lite Miles
Teague and Casey:    Route Code 03 (which is 134 miles),
plus 24 Lite Miles

Teague and Pasadena (PTRA)  Route Code 10 (which is 170 miles),
plus 12 Lite Miles

Route Code 01 includes trains operating between the following: 1) Teague
and South Yard, 2) Teague and UPRR Englewood Yard, 3) Teague and
North Yard (PTRA)

HOUSTON and LONGVIEW/SHREVEPORT (Former JTD Crews):
All Crews operating trains between Houston and Longview/Shreveport will
have an initial Route Code of   01   (which is 242 miles). If Road Crews
are instructed to handle their train to or from Dayton or Mykawa, the
following route codes are to be used plus the additional Lite Miles
applicable at Houston:
Shreveport/Longview and Houston:  Route Code 01  (which is 242 miles),
Shreveport/Longview and Dayton:   Route Code 08 (which is 278 miles),
plus 36 Lite Miles
Shreveport/Longview and Mykawa:   Route Code 09 (which is 249 miles),
plus 7 Lite Miles
Shreveport/Longview and Pasadena (PTRA) Route Code 04(which is 254 miles)
plus 12 Lite Miles

Route Code 01 includes trains operating between the following:
1)Sheveport/Longview and South Yard, 2) Shreveport/Longview and North
Yard (PTRA)



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#215 Rt Codes & Rt Miles SLSF
April 11, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 215

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Route Miles & Route Codes - Former Frisco
SUBDIVISION:

Various additional route codes have been added for runs
between Memphis and N Little Rock.

Route code 16 - 316 miles
Working one way and deadheading back in combined service.

Route code 58 - 358 miles

Memphis to N Little Rock via Pine Bluff & back combined service.

Route Code 43 - 343 miles
Local LGFC 5511

Route Code 84 - 284 miles
Memphis to N Little Rock via Jonesboro and White Bluff (coal train)

Route Code 96 - 296 miles
N Little Rock to Memphis via White Bluff and Hoxie (empty coal train)

Route Code 83 - 383 miles
N Little Rock to Memphis via Dexter (chemical train)

Route Code 53 - 130 miles
Dogcatch UP/SP Line should pay over miles correct.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#222 Longview Sub Info
April 24, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 222

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Longview Subdivision

Gulf Division General Notice No. 158 is cancelled and reissued in its
entirety to include MP 0.0 and MP 2.0 as designated interchange tracks.

Delete - Calgary (clic 3115)

Add - Interchange

All tracks Kirbyville including former Oakdale Sub between MP 0.0
and MP 2.0 are designated interchange tracks.
======================================================================
There is a new phone number at Tenaha - (409) 385-1513.

======================================================================
INDUSTRY TRACKS

Tracks at Hayes/Westvaco are designated as follows:
2706 - House Track (Inside Building)
2707 - Inbound Track (Middle Track)
2708 - Outbound Track (Outside Track)

All inbound traffic should be placed on track 2707.  Cars should
not be left on the lead from derail to clearance point of 2707
to allow their Track Mobile ample room to move railcars.

A mailbox has or will soon be placed at the blue flag sign near the
gate.  Upon arrival at this facility, this box MUST be checked.  If
there is an updated switch list in the box, it will supersede the
original list and the crew should be governed accordingly.
==================================================================
COMBINATION LOCK

Combination lock is being installed at the Longview Depot.  The
combination is 314.
===================================================================
CARS LEFT IN SIDING

When cars are left in sidings, please arrange to notify the
dispatcher via radio.
===================================================================

RESTRICTED LIMITS AT TENAHA

All BNSF trains arriving Tenaha from the Union Pacific Railroad
must call BNSF Dispatcher before entering restricted limits at
Tenaha.
====================================================================

SIDINGS, LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION

Cars are not to be set out on CLIC 2720 (Evandale) unless authorized
by dispather.

On the Longview Subdivision, cars are not to be set out without
dispatcher authorization on the following sidings:

Beckville (CLIC 3246)
Cartgage (CLIC 3224)



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#226 Restoring Main Track Switches
May 19, 2003

BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 226

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Restoring Main Track Switches to Proper Position
SUBDIVISION: All

A process change is scheduled to take place concerning
the position of main track switches in track warrant
control territory.

This process change will require a job briefing between the train
dispatcher and MW field employees, confirming the position
of main track switches within the limits, when reporting
clear of all track warrant authorities.  The current process
only requires the switch position briefing to take place after
reporting clear of joint authorities.

The estimated date of the cutover for this process is May 16, 2003.
At that time, the train dispatcher will be prompted to ask: "Are all
main track switches restored to proper position?"  It is permissible
and encouraged for MW employees to provide this information
when releasing track warrant authority without the dispatcher asking
the question.

REMEMBER - All BNSF employees are empowered to work
safely.  If you think a condition is unsafe, protect it, report it,
assist in correcting it, or use your expertise to provide a better
and safer way.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#227 Awarding TYE Bulletins
May 21, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 227

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Awarding TY&E Bulletins
SUBDIVISION: All

Technology Services has completed development of crew
management software that will assist in the awarding of bulletins.
On Sunday May 25th, 2003 these changes will take effect.
Following is an example of how this new software will handle
multiple bids from an employee on assignments with different
bid closing times.   Your division crew manager can address
questions concerning this software.

Example:
John Doe, who is assigned to BNSF 02, has the following bids in:

1st Choice BNSF03   Bulletin   12 closing 1000
2nd Choice BNSF01   Bulletin    9 closing 0830
3rd Choice BNSF05   Bulletin   11 closing 0900

At 0830, if he is the senior bidder on Bulletin 9 he will be
assigned to BNSF01, and job BNSF02 will be posted.
At 0900, if he is the senior bidder on Bulletin 11 he will be
assigned to BNSF05 and BNSF01 will be posted.  At 1000,
if he is the senior bidder on Bulletin 12 he will be assigned
to BNSF03, and BNSF05 will be posted.

In this instance, Mr. Doe's bids are improper.  He should have
bid on each job separately, with no choices shown.  When he
stood to be assigned to Bulletin 9, he must either pull down
his bid, or accept assignment to the next position if his
seniority will allow him to hold.

A second example:

1st choice BNSF03   Bulletin 12   Closing 1000
2nd choice BNSF06   Bulletin 13   Closing 1000

Mr. Doe will be assigned to his preference account the jobs
he has indicated preference over close at the same time.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#228 Deadhead Ticket info
May 22, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 228

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: DEADHEAD TICKET TIE-UP INSTRUCTIONS
SUBDIVISION: ALL

GULF DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT NOTICES NOS. 159,207,212,218,221,223 & 224
ARE HEREBY CANCELLED.

Effective Sunday, May 25th, 2003 (after the normal computer outage) crews
will now be required to input the paperless deadhead symbol when tieing
up a deadhead ticket.  Crews outbounded with an "I" symbol, will be
required to put the following information in for the paperless Train ID

when tieing up a ticket in the paperless system. There is a PF1 key for
help when entering the paperless Train ID.

DEADHEAD TRAIN SYMBOLS:

90010 DH To/From Thru Frt. Svc.
       ( Not Run-Thru )
       (Unassigned more than 130 miles)
90011 DH To/From Thru Frt. Svc.
       ( Not Run-Thru )
       (Unassigned less than 130 miles)
90020 DH To/From Local Svc.
       (Assigned more than 100 miles)
90021 DH To/From Local Svc.
      (Unassigned more than 100 miles)
90030 DH To/From Local Svc.
      (Assigned less than 100 miles)
90031 DH To/From Local Svc.
      (Unassigned less than 100 miles)
90040 DH To/From Rd Swr. Svc.
      (More than 100 miles)
90050 DH To/From Rd Swr. Svc.
      (Less than 100 miles)
90060 DH To/From Work Trn. Svc.
      (Unassigned more than 100 miles)
90061 DH To/From Work Trn. Svc.
      (Assigned more than 100 miles)
90062 DH To/From Work Trn. Svc.
      (Unassigned less than 100 miles)
90063 DH To/From Work Trn. Svc.
      (Assigned less than 100 miles)
90070 DH To/From Thru Frt. Svc.
      (Run-Thru only)
99020 DH To/From Mine Run Svc.
      (Assigned more than 100 miles)
99021 DH To/From Mine Run Svc.
      (Assigned less than 100 miles)
99022 DH To/From Mine Run Svc.
      (Unassigned more than 100 miles)
99023 DH To/From Mine Run Svc.
      (Unassigned less than 100 miles)
99030 DH To/From Mountain Helper Svc.
      (Assigned more than 100 miles)
99031 DH To/From Mountain Helper Svc.
      (Assigned less than 100 miles)
99032 DH To/From Mountain Helper Svc.
      (Unassigned more than 100 miles)
99033 DH To/From Mountain Helper Svc.
      (Unassigned less than 100 miles)

No other type of train symbol will be accepted when called out on an "I"
symbol Train ID.  If originally called on an "I" symbol train, and while
enroute a change in service is made without an update to your
Train ID, the ticket will need to be submitted with the paperless
deadhead ID and comments using CA code FE will need to be submitted to
further explain the change in service.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#229 NS ETDs
May 29, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 229

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Norfolk Southern ETD's
SUBDIVISION: All

Northfolk Southern ETD's NS 78001 through NS 79326 are configured
to stay off until the test button is pressed.  This applies to a
battery change-out or recovery from "sleep mode" - moving unit from
horizonal to a vertical position with battery installed.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#244 Rt. Code Miles ATSF
July 08, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 244

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Route Miles and Route Codes - Former ATSF
SUBDIVISION: ALL

General Notice No. 238 is cancelled and reissued to exclude
Temple and Houston (former ATSF) from this notice.

The following Route Miles and Route Codes for trains operating
to and from Houston are effective September 16, 2002.

Road crews working under the Former ATSF Agreements are required to
use the Route Codes set forth herein to claim the route that their train
traversed when operating trains into or out of Houston.  Road crews will
use Code FE only if the route traversed is not covered by a Route Code.
Employees who do not use a Route Code, where appropriate, will be
paid the minimum miles between the two terminals. Example below:

CTTREXCA  Train, Engine and Yard Employee Timekeeping System   11/08/02
BNSF Houston  Express CA Road Conductor/Brakeman Claims   10:05:03 CT
Empl 1 of 1 #########  Occ 03 Prv Off 99 59  Dept 0830 Cars 56
Trn P CLOPEA1 02B  Act Mile 213.0 Rte 34 Rspt To Svc Cd 2 Mile 213.0
LAFAYETTE to HOUSTON via UPRR Lafayette Sub (Former ATSF Crews):

All Crews operating from Lafayette to Houston will have initial Route
Code of 01 (which is 220 miles). If Road crews are instructed to deliver
their train to Alvin or Mykawa the following Route Codes are to be used
plus the additional Lite Miles applicable at Houston:
Lafayette to Houston:  Route Code  01 Route Miles: 220
Lafayette to Alvin: Route Code 02 Route Miles: 260, includes 20 Terminal
Miles at Houston.

HOUSTON to LAFAYETTE via UPRR Beaumont Sub (Former ATSF Crews):
All Crews operating from Houston to Lafayette will have initial Route
Code of 08 (which is 231 miles).   If Road crews are departing on trains
from Alvin or Mykawa the following Route Codes are to be used:
Houston to Lafayette: Route Code  08 Route Miles: 231
Alvin to Lafayette:   Route Code 09 Route Miles: 272,
includes 20 Terminal Miles at Houston
Mykawa to Lafayette:  Route Code 10 Route Miles: 245,
includes 7 Terminal Miles at Houston

HOUSTON and SILSBEE  UPRR Beaumont or UPRR Lafayette Subs
(Former ATSF Crews):
All Crews operating between Houston and Silsbee will have initial Route
Code of 15 (which is 99 miles, pays 130). If Road Crews are instructed
to handle their train to or from Casey, Pearland, or Alvin the following
Route Codes are to be used:
Silsbee and Houston Route Code 15 Route Miles: 99, pays 130 miles
Silsbee and Casey: Route Code  16 Route Miles: 136, includes 24
Terminal Miles at Houston
Silsbee and Mykawa: Route Code 17 Route Miles: 113, pays 130 miles,
that includes 7 Terminal Miles.
Silsbee and Alvin: Route Code  18 Route Miles: 139, includes 20
Terminal Miles at Houston

HOUSTON to HOUSTON via SEALY: (DH Combined-Service)
When crews are called from Houston to Houston via Sealy, they will
Combine Service and Deadhead. Trains operated via the UPRR Glidden
Subdivision will have initial Route Code of 21 (which is 126 miles).
Trains operated via the Mykawa Subdivision will have initial Route
Code of 27 (which is 149 miles, DH via Glidden Sub and Return via
Mykawa Sub). If Road Crews are instructed to handle their train to
or from the Hub Center, Casey, Orr, Tomball, Dayton, or Mykawa
the following Route Codes are to be used:
Trains Operated via the UPRR Glidden Sub and East or West Belt:
Sealy and South Yard: Route Code 21 Route Miles: 126, pays 130 miles
Sealy and Hub Center: Route Code 22 Route Miles: 147, includes 10
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Casey:      Route Code 23 Route Miles: 173, includes 22
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Orr:        Route Code 24 Route Miles: 191, includes 31
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Tomball:    Route Code 25 Route Miles: 199, includes 35
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Dayton:     Route Code 26 Route Miles: 201, includes 36
Terminal Miles at Houston

Trains Operated via the Mykawa Sub and East or West Belt:
Sealy and South Yard: Route Code 27 Route Miles: 149
Sealy and Hub Center: Route Code 28 Route Miles: 170, includes 10
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Casey:  Route Code 29 Route Miles: 196, includes 22
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Orr:    Route Code 30 Route Miles: 214, includes 31
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Tomball:Route Code 31 Route Miles: 222, includes 35
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Dayton: Route Code 32 Route Miles: 224, includes 36
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Mykawa: Route Code 33 Route Miles: 150, includes 7
Terminal Miles at Houston

Alvin and Corpus Christi (including Port of Corpus and Spears Siding)
Former ATSF Crews):
All Crews operating between Alvin and Corpus via Odem/Viola will have
initial Route Code of 71 (which is 240 miles).   All Crews operating
between Alvin and Port of Corpus will have initial Route Code of 76
(which is 250 miles).  All Crews operating between Alvin and Corpus
(including Spears Siding) via Robstown will have initial Route Code
of 81 (which is 255 miles).  If Road Crews are instructed to handle
their train to or from Duke, Manvel, Mykawa, or South Yard the
following Route Codes are to be used:
Train Operated between Alvin and Corpus Christi via Odem/Viola:
Corpus Christi and Alvin   Route Code 71 Route Miles: 240
Corpus Christi and Manvel: Route Code 72 Route Miles: 240,
includes 13 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and Duke :  Route Code 73 Route Miles: 252,
includes 16 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and South Yard: Route Code 74 Route Miles: 274,
includes 20 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and Mykawa: Route Code 75 Route Miles: 261,
includes 14 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Train Operated between Alvin and Port of Corpus:
Port of Corpus and Alvin  Route Code 76 Route Miles: 250
Port of Corpus and Manvel: Route Code 77 Route Miles: 250,
includes 13 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Port of Corpus and Duke : Route Code 78 Route Miles: 262,
includes 16 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Port of Corpus and South Yard: Route Code 79 Route Miles: 284,
includes 20 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Port of Corpus and Mykawa: Route Code 80 Route Miles: 271,
includes 14 Terminal Miles at Alvin.

Train Operated between Alvin and Corpus Christi (including Spear Siding)
Corpus Christi and Alvin:  Route Code 81 Route Miles: 255
Corpus Christi and Manvel: Route Code 82  Route Miles: 255,
includes 13 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and Duke : Route Code 83 Route Miles: 267,
includes 16 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and South Yard: Route Code 84 Route Miles: 289,
includes 20 Terminal Miles at Alvin
Corpus Christi and Mykawa: Route Code 85 Route Miles: 276,
includes 14 Terminal Miles at Alvin.

In the Event Crews are Tied-up at Sealy the Following Route

Miles will Apply

SEALY and HOUSTON (Former ATSF Crews):
All Crews operating between Sealy and Houston will have initial Route
Code of  87 (which is 63 miles pays 130), if operating via the UPRR
Glidden Subdivision.  Trains Operating via the Mykawa Subdivision will
have initial Route Code of  93 (which is 86 miles, pays 130).  If Road
Crews are instructed to handle their train to or from the Hub Center,
Casey, Orr, Tomball, Dayton, or Mykawa the following Route Codes are
to be used.
Trains Operated via the UPRR Glidden Sub and East or West Belt:
Sealy and South Yard:  Route Code 87 Route Miles: 63, pays 130 miles
Sealy and Hub Center:  Route Code 88 Route Miles: 84, pays 130 miles,
that includes 10 Terminal Miles
Sealy and Casey:       Route Code 89 Route Miles: 107, pays 130 miles,
that includes 22 Terminal Miles
Sealy and Orr:         Route Code 90 Route Miles: 125, pays 130 miles,
that includes 31 Terminal Miles
Sealy and Tomball:     Route Code 91 Route Miles: 133, includes 35
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Dayton:      Route Code 92 Route Miles: 135, includes 36
Terminal Miles at Houston

Trains Operated via the Mykawa Sub and East or West Belt:
Sealy and South Yard:  Route Code  93 Route Miles: 86
Sealy and Hub Center:  Route Code 94 Route Miles: 107, pays 130 miles,
that includes 11 Terminal Miles
Sealy and Casey:       Route Code 95 Route Miles: 133, includes 22
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Orr:         Route Code 96 Route Miles: 151, includes 31
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Tomball:     Route Code  97 Route Miles: 158, includes 35
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Dayton:      Route Code 98 Route Miles: 161, includes 36
Terminal Miles at Houston
Sealy and Mykawa:      Route Code 99 Route Miles: 87, pays 130 miles,
that includes 7 Terminal Miles

Road crews working under the Former ATSF Agreements are required to
use the Route Codes set forth herein to claim the route that their train
traversed when operating trains into or out of Houston.  Road crews will
use Code FE only if the route traversed is not covered by a Route Code.
Employees who do not use a Route Code, where appropriate, will be
paid the minimum miles between the two terminals. Example below:

 CTTREXCA  Train, Engine and Yard Employee Timekeeping System   11/08/02
BNSF Houston   Express CA Road Conductor/Brakeman Claims   10:05:03CT
Empl 1 of 1 #########  Occ 03 Prv Off 99 59  Dept 0830 Cars 56
Trn P CHILAC2 02A Act Mile 213.0 Rte 34  Rspt  To  Svc Cd 2 Mile 213.0



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#245 Rt miles and codes TPL-HOU
July 08, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 245

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Route Miles & Route Codes Temple and Houston
SUBDIVISION:

TEMPLE AND HOUSTON  (Former ATSF Crews):

All crews operating between Temple and Houston will have
initial Route Code 34 Route Miles 213.  Any Route not
identified below will have initial Route Code 34 with FE
describing route and final destination of train.

Route Code 34 will have213 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered between Cullen/Milby St. and
T&NO Jct., T&NO Jct. and Alvin, T&NO Jct. and Rosenberg,
Alvin and Rosenberg.

Route Code 36 will have 242 Route Miles and would include
trains received/delivered beyond PTRA North Yard on the
Northshore Subdivision (UPRR grain trains).

Route Code 40 will have 235 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered  at/to Pasadena.

Route Code 47 will have 219 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered at/to Smithers Lake.

Route Code 48 will have 213 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered at/to any location in Houston via
he Dobbin Connection.

Route Code 35 will have 230 Route Miles and would
include any train received/delivered at/to any location not
specified in the previous route codes.

Trip miles are based on the above Route Codes claimed and
not the train symbol.

Failure to claim a Route Code will result in a payment of
213 miles.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#248 Automatic Switch
July 11, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 248

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Automatic Switch Operation
SUBDIVISION: Houston Subdivision

Automatic Switches at the North and South ends of Casey Yard on the
Houston Subdivision ARE PUSH BUTTON OPERATED ONLY. Push button must
be held for 3 seconds before realsed to active. They will self restore
after trains clear OS circuit. Push buttons are located at the head end
Signal mast on facing point moves and leaving Signalmast on Siding side
of Tracks. Trains must be within 50 feet of signals for moves into
siding on North and South ends of Casey. Trains must be within 300 feed
of signal to leave siding on North and South ends of Casey. Crews must
remember that all curcits must be clear with the exception of the circuit
they are setting on for the switch to operate on push button otherwise
it will have to be thrown by hand.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#250 UTU Trip rate for GFC Div
July 14, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 250

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: UTU Trip Rates Gulf Division
SUBDIVISION: *


UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National Agreement will be
implemented on the Gulf Division beginning Wednesday, July 16, 2003.
Implementation covers Sweetwater  pool freight board 41 and Temple board
65, protecting interdivisional service between Sweetwater and Temple.
Single trip rate for conductors = $ 303.21
Single trip rate for brakemen = $ 285.56 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip = 11 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors = $ 654.18
Flip trip rate for brakemen = $ 615.65 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip = 72 minutes

Employee will continues to claim mileage as before, with the exception of
lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles.  Establishment of UTU trip
rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive codes:

IT Initial terminal switching
   FT Final terminal switching
17 Initial terminal delay
14 Final terminal delay
IL Initial lite miles
FL Final lite miles
09 Meal enroute
41 Meal enroute
72 Meal enroute
IC Meal enroute
ME Meal enroute
MF Meal enroute
M2 Meal enroute
M3 Meal enroute
M4 Meal enroute
M5 Meal enroute
M6 Meal enroute
10 Intermediate switching
26 Intermediate switching
YA Yard runaround
Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles.

IF AN EMPLOYEE IS CALLED ON A FLIP TRIP, THE EMPLOYEE NEEDS TO
CLAIM CODE FR FOR THE FLIP RATE. The pop-up window will prompt the
employee for the following information :

Begin station location of the first portion of trip -
End station location of first portion of trip -
                         ( use numeric station number )
Mode of transportation - ( codes for type of transport)


Begin station location of second portion of trip -
                         ( use numeric station number )
End station location of second portion of trip -
                         ( use numeric station number )
Mode of transportation - ( codes for type of transport)

*** THERE ARE SYSTEM EDITS IN PLACE TO EDIT THE STATION NUMBER LOGIC.
THE INFORMATION SHOWN MUST BE CORRECT FOR THE FLIP RATE TO BE CLAIMED.

IF AN EMPLOYEE CREATES AN OVERRIDE TICKET USING OPTION (1c) OR ( 1d ),
THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE HOME TERMINAL AND BOARD NUMBER OF THE
SERVICE THEY ARE PROTECTING BEFORE COMPLETING THE OVERRIDE TICKET.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure that the actual
miles field is correct based on your service trip.  Employees need to

briefly explain their route traversed using code FE, on such trips as
rescues, helpers and dogcatches.  Any service performed ( other than
terminal to terminal working ) needs to be explained in this manner.
Current route codes and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#252 GE Loco Radios
July 16, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 252

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: General Electric Locomotive Radios - Model 12R, Series II
SUBDIVISION: All

Locomotive radios manufactured by General Electric (Model 12R,
Series II) have been found to change to Channel 30 when power to the
radio is removed and restored either manually or by the locomotive's
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Systems (AESS).  The cause of this
radio characteristic has been identified and a correction is forthcoming.

Until a correction is in place, be aware when utilizing a locomotive
radio of this type that the channel on which you are operating may change
inadvertently due to this condition.

Note:  These radios have been used as replacement radios and may
be found on locomotives of any model type, not only BNSF General
Electric locomotives, but are predominately found on recently
delivered BNSF GE locomotives.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#255 Delay Rpts Trackage Rights
July 30, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 255

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Instructions - Delay Reports on Trackage Territories
SUBDIVISION:

BNSF trains operating on trackage territories on the Gulf
Division need to FAX their delay report to the Spring Chief
DS at Spring at FAX number 281-350-7547.

In addition, trains operating between Algoa and Corpus
Christi including trains to and from Seadrift also must FAX
their delay report to the Trainmaster at Galveston at FAX
number 713-847-3570.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#256 Conroe Sub Amend
July 31, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 256

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Conroe Subdivision Amendments

General Notice No. 187 is cancelled and reissued issuing instructions
for Somerville Track 4102.

Effective 0001 Friday,  August 1, 2003 trains arriving and
departing through Somerville VIA the Conroe Sub and Dobbin
connection will use track 4102 at Somerville as their operating
track.

Trick Dispatcher will still need to communicate with the
Lead Conductor for yarding instructions.
======================================================================
The following is a re-issue of Supt. Notice No. 43 dated April 08, 1998.

SETTING HAND BRAKES

Effective immediately, a minimum of five hand brakes
are to be applied to the timetable east end (geographic
west end) of cars left in tracks 131 through 113 at Silsbee
Yard. If less than 5 cars are left in the track apply a sufficient
number of hand brakes to prevent undesired movement.
Refer to ABTH rules as amended.

Reason: "This is to prevent undesired movement of cars as required
by rules."
===============================================================
CLIC NUMBERS AT CONROE

The passing track at Conroe has a crossover in the middle
of the yard.  This track has clic number 7121 assigned to it.
Effective immediately, this track will be separated into
two tracks and will have two separate clic numbers.

Employees placing cars on the passing track between the
crossover and the East End use clic 7121

Employees placing cars on the passing track between the
crossover and the West end use clic 7120.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#257 Rt Codes TPLHOU
August 02, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 257

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Route Miles & Route Codes Temple and Houston
SUBDIVISION:


TEMPLE AND HOUSTON (Former ATSF Crews):

All crews operating between Temple and Houston will have
initial Route Code 34 Route Miles 213.  Trip miles are based
on the route codes below.  Route codes are to be claimed
based on where you receive or deliver your train at Houston,

not on the train symbol.


Route Code 34 will have 213 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered between Cullen/Milby St. and
T&NO Jct., T&NO Jct. and Alvin, T&NO Jct. and Rosenberg,
Alvin and Rosenberg.

Route Code 36 will have 242 Route Miles and would include
trains received/delivered beyond PTRA North Yard on the
Northshore Subdivision (UPRR grain train)

Route Code 40 will have 235 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered  at/to Pasadena.
Route Code 47 will have 219 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered at/to Smithers Lake

Route Code 48 will have 213 Route Miles and would include
any train received/delivered at/to any location in Houston via
he Dobbin Connection.

Route Code 35 will have 230 Route Miles and would
include any train received/delivered at/to any location not
specified in the previous route codes.

 Failure to claim a Route Code will result in a payment of
 213 miles.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#260 Alcohol & Drug Use Policy
August 22, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 260

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: BNSF POLICY ON THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS REVISED
SUBDIVISION: ALL

BNSF Policy on the Use of Alcohol and Drugs  (Revised 9/1/2003)

This policy applies to all BNSF employees and is the second
comprehensive revision since October 1996, and incorporates
important changes in federal regulations and BNSF practices.

Every employee is required to review the policy and become
familiar with its requirements.  While many policy elements
are essentially the same, some important changes have been
made, either changing BNSF's policy, adding additional
requirements, or clarifying issues that were unclear.

The following points outline the significant changes or
clarifications in the new policy:

* Section 2    (Definitions)
* Section 3.2 to 3.3 (Prescription Medications)
* Section 4.0  (Forms of Drug and Alcohol Testing)
* Section 4.1  (Elimination of Negative Test Result Letters)
* Section 4.7  (Return-to-Work Testing)
* Section 4.9  (Pre-Employment Drug Screens)
* Section 5.9  (Recommended Procedures for Employees When Providing a
                Urine Specimen)
* Section 5.10 (Recommended Procedures for Employees When Providing a
                Breath-Alcohol Sample)
* Section 6.5  (Dilulte Negative Specimens)
* Section 7    (Title has changed to "Guidlines for Drug and Alcohol
                violations")
* Section 7    (See BNSF Policy for Employee Performance Accountability
                for discipline related items.)
* Section 9    (Voluntary Enrollment in the Employee Assistance Program)
* Section 10   (Procedures for Handling Coworker Reports of Violations)


Any questions about this policy or how it applies to BNSF
employees, should be directed to local supervisors or the
Medical and Environmental Health Department at (817) 352-
1648.

This policy is available by request from the Medical and
Environmental Health Department or via the Intranet at
bnsfweb.bnsf.com and double click on:

* Corporate Information
* Corporate Support
* Policies and Procedures
* Alcohol and Drug Use



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#261 SSBHOU Trip Rate
August 29, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 261

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU TRIP RATES SILSBEE-HOUSTON
SUBDIVISION:

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division
beginning Monday, September 1, 2003.  Implementation
covers Silsbee pool freight board 35 protecting service
between Silsbee and Houston.

Single trip rate for conductors = $ 169.42
Single trip rate for brakemen   = $ 160.03 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =   1 minute

Flip trip rate for conductors   = $ 288.12
Flip trip rate for brakemen     = $ 271.56(pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =   25  minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the
exception of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment
of UTU trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following
constructive codes:

IT Initial terminal switching
FT Final terminal switching
17 Initial terminal delay
14 Final terminal delay
IL Initial lite miles
FL Final lite miles
09 Meal enroute
41 Meal enroute
72 Meal enroute
IC Meal enroute
ME Meal enroute
MF  Meal enroute
M2 Meal enroute
M3 Meal enroute
M4 Meal enroute
M5 Meal enroute
M6 Meal enroute
10 Intermediate switching
26 Intermediate switching
YA Yard runaround
Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs to
claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will prompt
the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric station
number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric station
number)

Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use
numeric station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct
or the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option (1d),
they will be required to enter the home terminal and
board number of the service they are protecting before
completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service trip.
Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed using
code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal
working) needs to be explained in this manner.  Current
route codes and miles will be retained if applicable.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#262 TPLGAT Trip Rate
August 29, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 262

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU TRIP RATES TEMPLE-GALVESTON
SUBDIVISION:

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division
beginning Monday, September 1, 2003.  Implementation
covers Temple pool freight board 44 and Galveston
board 22 protecting service between Temple and Galveston.

Single trip rate for conductors = $ 288.73
Single trip rate for brakemen    =$ 271.69 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip      =  14 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors    =$ 593.61
Flip trip rate for brakemen      =$ 558.37 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip      =  28 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with
the exception of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles.
Establishment of UTU trip rates eliminates the need to claim
the following constructive codes:
   IT Initial terminal switching
   FT Final terminal switching
   17 Initial terminal delay
   14 Final terminal delay
   IL Initial lite miles
   FL Final lite miles
   09 Meal enroute
   41 Meal enroute
   72 Meal enroute
   IC Meal enroute
   ME Meal enroute
   MF Meal enroute
   M2 Meal enroute
   M3 Meal enroute
   M4 Meal enroute
   M5 Meal enroute
   M6 Meal enroute
   10 Intermediate switching
   26 Intermediate switching
   82 Aggregate station switching
   YA Yard runaround
   Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee
needs to claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up
window will prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)

Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use
numeric station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use
numeric station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct
for the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal
and board number of the servicethey are protecting before
completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service
trip. Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed
using code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and
dogcatches.  Any service performed (other than terminal
to terminal working) needs to be explained in this manner.
Current route codes and miles will be retained if applicable.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER

APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#263 Lampasas Sub Info
September 18, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 263

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Lampasas Subdivision Instructions

Gulf Division General Notices No. 231 is cancelled and reissued
excluding instructions on faxing delay reports.

At Brownwood, protect road crossings on East leg of Wye-Center St.,
North Bound Frontage, and South Bound Frontage per Rule 6.32.2.
====================================================================

NEW ZEPHYR 55 RADIO FOR LAMPASAS SUB DISPATCHER

Zephyr 55 radio has been added to the dispatchers screen between
Broonwood and Goldthw.  The radio is Channel 55 Zephyr same call
in as the radios in the area.

====================================================================
Instructions for work en route between Sweetwater and Temple:

Lampasas Subdivision train crews will be governed by the following
standing instructions.

Tonnage rating on the Lampasas Subdivision is 1.1 hp/ton, unless
otherwise directed.

WESTWARD TRAINS:
Train M-TPLAMA will pick up westward manifest loads and empties at
Brownwood.
Trains with cars destined to the South Orient Railroad will set out
those cars on the west leg of the wye at San Angelo Jct.

EASTWARD TRAINS:
All eastward trains will contact Temple Trainmaster prior to passing
Brownwood.  Cars for San Angelo Jct. will be set out on siding at San
Angelo Jct. located just beyond the tail of the "Y" switch.

DO NOT LEAVE CARS ON EAST LEG OF WYE SAN ANGELO JCT.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#264 Deadheading Policy
September 18, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 264

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Deadheading Policy
SUBDIVISION: ALL

BNSF will permit deadheading on certain trailing units on a
system-wide basis.  This notice replaces previous instructions
regarding deadheading by train. Crews may deadhead on the first
through fourth trailing units, where those units are equipped
with enter-through-the-nose cabs.  The locomotive models with such
cabs include the GE-8, GE-9, SD-60M, GP-60M, SD-70MAC and SD-75M.
Other units without enter-through-the-nose cabs (i.e., SD-40, etc.)
may be placed at any position in the locomotive consist, but may not
be used for deadheading, except in situations where road or weather
conditions restrict transportation by crew van.  Orientation of the
trailing units may be either short-nose- or long-nose-forward.  Crews
may open or close windows and vents as necessary to maintain comfort.

The following locomotives are suitable for deadheading.  Any newly
acquired locomotives or other locomotives not included in this roster
series are also suitable, provided they meet the locomotive model
criteria listed above.

ROAD NUMBER SERIES     LOCOMOTIVE MODEL
==================     ================
    100 - 162             GP 60M
    500 - 582             B40W
    600 - 799             Dash 9-44CW
    800 - 951             Dash 8-44CW
    960 - 1123            Dash 9-44CW
    1991                  SD 60M
    4300 - 4999           Dash 9-44CW
    5600 - 5602           AC 4400CW
    8200 - 8275           SD 75M
    8276 - 8301           SD 75I
    8800 - 8994           SD 70MAC
    9200 - 9299           SD 60M
    9400 - 9499           SD 70MAC
    9504 - 9999           SD 70MAC



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#266 2004 Vacation Roster
September 22, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 266

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Roster Qualification for 2004 Vacation Assignment
SUBDIVISION: All

A TY&E employee's permanent assignment as of 0001 hours, October
1, 2003 will determine their roster qualification for Vacation
assignment in the year 2004. Any employee working on the former
ATSF property will be subject to the flowback agreement provisions.

Employees will be allowed to begin entering vacation requests
October 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003. A date of December 21,
2003 is anticipated as a completion date for the 2004 vacation
schedule.

Employees with a service date of 1979, 1987, 1996 or 2002 may be
entitled to an additional week of vacation in 2004.



J C KLAUS
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#267 2003 TYE Training program
September 24, 2003 
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 267

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TY&E 2003 Employee Training Program - Revised 09/24/03
SUBDIVISION: All

*************************************************************************
Explanation:  This General Notice replaces all previous General Notices concerning the TY&E 2003 Employee Training Program.

All changes from the previous General Notice are marked with **.
Fresno NetSim relocated from Fresno to Bakersfield.
*************************************************************************


TY&E 2003 EMPLOYEE BIENNIAL/TRIENNIAL RULES TRAINING PROGRAM

This notice not in effect until January 15, 2003.
Do not attempt training before that date. Scheduled due dates for 2003 will be displayed via paperless timekeeping on Monday, Jan. 13, 2003.

ALL active TY&E employees included in the following:

| TY&E employees who did not complete a rules review in 2002 TY&E 
| employees due engineer or hostler training in 2003

are subject to the 2003 TY&E training program.  Unless instructed otherwise TY&E employees due BIENNIAL or TRIENNIAL rules training must complete their 2003 requirements using CBT (Computer Based Training).
Additional arrangements will be made for those locations that do not have CBT workstations. Employees who are furloughed, on leave of absence, medical leave, etc., are excluded from this requirement.

All TY&E employees certified under 49CFR, Part 240 (EXCEPT Remote Control Operators), will be referred to as ENGINEERS, regardless of what craft they might be working in at the time their 2003 BIENNIAL OR TRIENNIAL requirements are completed.

All other employees will be referred to as TRAIN AND YARD SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

EXCEPTION:  NetSims have been placed at 24 locations across the system.  Unless instructed otherwise, all engineers working at a NetSim location and are scheduled for BIENNIAL or TRIENNIAL training, regardless of the craft they might currently be working at the time they are due training, must complete their scheduled training on a NetSim.
Hostlers are NOT considered as engineers in this instance.  They must complete their required training at a CBT station.

Refer to the section of this notice titled  "NETSIM INSTRUCTIONS FOR
2003 BIENNIAL & TRIENNIAL ENGINEERS" for more specific information and instructions concerning training at a NetSimulator location.

REVIEW MODULES

There are different types of review modules associated with the 2003 TY&E training programs depending upon which craft and type of training an employee has been enrolled to complete; CBT training program and NetSim training program:

| CBT Review Modules - CBT review modules for the standard 2003
  BIENNIAL and TRIENNIAL rules training programs are divided into
  REQUIRED and OPTIONAL choices.  The REQUIRED modules MUST
  be completed in their entirety before the employee will be allowed to
  take the appropriate examination.  Review modules are NOT
  interchangeable.

| NetSim Review Modules - Engineers due BIENNIAL or TRIENNIAL
  training utilizing a NetSim must complete ALL modules displayed.  The
  modules are not divided into OPTIONAL and REQUIRED choices.  If for
  any reason you are unable to participate in one of the NetSim programs
  as initially scheduled,  you must ensure that you have been enrolled in
  the appropriate CBT program by calling the CBT Helpdesk (8-593-4357).

All TY&E employees due BIENNIAL or TRIENNIAL training will be notified of their scheduled date to attend via paperless timekeeping.
Employees must confirm receiving this information before completing their current working ticket.

EXCEPTION: Employees whose scheduled test date falls during their regularly assigned vacation must contact their Manager of Field Training to reschedule.  They must also note this on their special claim for compensation.  In addition, employees whose assigned test date is after their recertification date, or do not receive an assigned date in a year their certificate expires, must contact their Manager of Field Training or Road Foreman of Engines so that a proper date can be scheduled.
ATTENTION:  The requirement to recertify is NOT waived because a certified Engineer might be working in ground service.  They must complete all requirements before their current license expires.  The skills performance train ride can be completed at one of the NetSimulator location if territory familiarization issues arise.

Employees entering the Student Engineer Training Program prior to their assigned due date are not required to participate in the 2003 CBT Employee Training Program.

Employees in the 2003 New Hire Conductor Program are not required to participate in the 2003 CBT Employee Training Program.

Engineers working under the BLE Collective Bargaining Agreement will consider this notice as notification to attend the required rules training on the date that has been scheduled and reflected via paperless timekeeping.  No other form of notification to attend will occur unless it is to inform them to attend in advance of the scheduled due date.
NOTE:  Scheduled dates may need to be periodically adjusted to accommodate specialized or unplanned training needs at NetSim locations.

REQUIRED 2003 RULES REVIEW

Rules review and testing is not an option, it is required.  Failure to complete the CBT program and examination by the due date will be handled in accordance with past practice and applicable rules as follows:

1.Under BN collective bargaining agreements, a failure to complete
  the CBT program and examination by the due date is considered a test
  failure.  Employees will not be compensated for completing the
  examination on a later date.  Employees will be removed from service
  after 3 test failures and will remain out of service until successfully
  passing the required test.

2.Under ATSF collective bargaining agreements, a failure to complete
  the CBT program and examination on or before the due date is not
  considered a failure, but a discipline matter.  Investigations may be
  scheduled accordingly.  Employees will be removed from service
  after 2 test failures and will remain out of service until successfully
  passing the required test.

  Exception:  If you are a certified employee completing TRIENNIAL
  rules requirements, you must not operate a  locomotive or remote
  equipment, except in student status, until you have successfully passed
  the examination.  Certified employees failing the 3rd attempt will
  not be allowed to retake the examination until a period of seven days
  from the last failure has elapsed. This is in line with the BNSF's
  submission to the FRA concerning certified employees.

3.An employee who completes the CBT program and examination
  but fails to obtain a passing score on or before their due date has
  complied with instructions to take the required examination on
  the due date.  NOTE:  This statement means only that the employee
  has complied with instructions to attend on the required date. It does
  not indicate that a failing score satisfies the total requirements.
  A passing score must be obtained before the employee will be
  considered complete for 2003 rules training. Exceptions may be
  considered based on illnesses, emergencies or conditions beyond
  employees' control provided a supervisor is contacted as soon as
  the situation is known.

CREW SUPPORT NOTIFICATION

Employees who elect to complete the TY&E Employee Training Program on their due date must contact the crew support center.
The crew support center will authorize attendance and place the individual on the proper board or will require assignment protection.
Employees who are not allowed to lay off for their exam on their due date because of manpower issues, must immediately attempt after that tour of duty to again be allowed to attend rules training.  Once attendance has been completed, the employee must note on their special claim the name of the crew tech or manager that would not authorize attendance on the initial due date.

EXAMINATION FAILURES - MINIMUM PASSING SCORES

Employees who fail to obtain the minimum passing score on their 1st attempt will receive on-screen instructions for retaking the missed questions that same day.  Employees failing the TRIENNIAL recertification exam MUST NOT operate the controls of a locomotive until successfully passing the examination.

Minimum passing score for a TRIENNIAL Engineer is 90% Minimum passing score for a TRIENNIAL Hostler is 90%.
Minimum passing score for a promoted BIENNIAL employee is 80%.
Minimum passing score for a Non-Promoted BIENNIAL employee is 70% Minimum passing score for a REINSTATED promoted employee is 90% Minimum passing score for a REINSTATED non-promoted employee is 80%

NOTE: When submitting special claims for payment, it must be noted in the comment section if an employee is not a promoted conductor or engineer; thereby requiring only 70% to pass the examination.

NOTE: Employees completing TRIENNIAL or REINSTATEMENT requirements must be "proctored" before they will be allowed to take the examination.  Proctoring the examination means a supervisor (or their designee) has positively identified the employee prior to beginning the actual examination.  They will also be advised that the examination must be taken without reference materials except when authorized otherwise by on-screen instructions.  All of the REQUIRED modules must be completed before an employee requests a supervisor to call the HELP DESK to authorize enrollment into the examination.

HOURS OF SERVICE

Regardless of whether an employee volunteers or is mandated to attend, time spent completing the 2003 CBT Employee Training Program will be considered as time on duty under the Hours of Service Act.  The modules can be completed all in one sitting or one-at-a-time.  The duration of the review and examination will be approximately eight (8) hours.

Employees who elect to complete the modules and examination between trips or regular assignments must consider time spent on the computer as on-duty time under the Hours of Service Act.
Employees who do elect to complete the required program on a volunteer basis must not allow this to conflict with their job responsibilities or regular assignments due to Hours of Service requirements.

COMPENSATION

The program allows for voluntary completion in advance of the due date for employees working under any UTU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  Those employees may complete the CBT program and examination in advance of their due dates.  If completed prior to the due date, the employee will be paid $200.00.

The following CA (Constructive Allowance) codes MUST be used to receive payment.

| TI - TRAINING INCENTIVE.   To be used only by employees
  covered by a UTU CBA who voluntarily complete the CBT program
  and examination prior to the scheduled due date.
| CT - TRAINING PAYMENT.  To be used by employees
  covered by a UTU CBA who complete training requirements on
  or after their due dates.  To be used by employees covered by a BLE
  CBA who complete the 2003 CBT employee-training requirement.

NETSIM INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2003 BIENNIAL & TRIENNIAL ENGINEERS

Engineers due Biennial or Triennial training in 2003 will be required to complete their training on a NetSim if one is available at their home location.  This requirement applies regardless of what craft an Engineer might be working at the time they are due for training.
Example:  If an Engineer is working on the ground as a Conductor, he/she will be required to complete their 2003 training as an Engineer.

2003 Scheduled NetSim Training Programs

Biennial Engineer Training:

Engineers scheduled for Biennial training at NetSim locations will complete approximately 8 hours of training.  The training will consist of relevant CBT modules, two monitored fuel runs and three to six unusual event scenarios.  This training will also satisfy mountain grade requirements for engineers working in those territories.  There is no written exam associated with this training.

Triennial Engineer Training:

A One-Day Triennial Engineer Recertification NetSim program has been developed for use in 2003 at locations that have a NetSim.
The program will take approximately 8 hours to complete and will satisfy both written and skill performance (3-year train ride) requirements.  It will consist of approximately 2.5 hours of review modules with a 30 question exam, one green familiarization run and two scored runs on the NetSim.  A score of at least 90% must be attained on the written exam and 70% on at least one of the scored simulator runs to successfully complete those portions of an engineers' recertification requirements.

Exception: If an engineer should fail to achieve a passing score on one of three evaluated simulator runs, he/she will be required to complete the 2003 Triennial Rules Program (100-question exam).
This is in line with the BNSF's submission to the FRA concerning certified employees.

ATTENTION: Engineers scheduled for either of the above NetSim programs should come prepared to take the Standard 2003 Biennial or Triennial Rules Program (100 question exam) in the unlikely event the NetSim is out of order on their scheduled day.  Rules to Study and other appropriate training and review materials are noted at the end of this notice.

The engineer instructor at the Technical Training Center will be considered the proctor for this program.

Sufficient time has been allotted to complete the modules, exam and simulator runs on the scheduled due date. Engineers scheduled for Triennial Recertification at a NetSim location SHOULD NOT attempt to complete any review modules in advance of their scheduled date.

Hostlers scheduled for Triennial recertification must complete their testing requirements at a CBT workstation.  They will not utilize a NetSim for any portion of their training at the current time.

NetSims are currently located at the following locations:

Alliance, NE    Dilworth, MN       Lacrosse, WI      Saginaw, TX
Amarillo, TX    ** Bakersfield,CA  Lincoln, NE       San Bernardino, CA
Trinidad, CO    Galesburg, IL      Superior, WI      Seattle, WA
Clovis, NM      Gillette, WY       Memphis, TN       Spokane, WA
Corwith, IL     Whitefish, MT      Needles, CA       Springfield, MO
Denver, CO      Kansas City, MO    Pearland, TX      Winslow, AZ
Ft Madison, IA  Vancouver, WA.
(8-435-1410)    (8-435-1420)       (8-435-1430)      (8-435-1440)

Telephone Conference Bridge Numbers are indicated under the appropriate column above.

Other telephone contact numbers if the bridges are inoperative are:

8-319-2642 or 8-319-2643

Certain other home stations are close enough in proximity to a NetSim location that Engineers who are due training or recertification in 2003 will be required to complete their training on a NetSim.  Engineers due Biennial or Triennial training working out of the following locations will be expected to travel to the NetSim indicated below for their 2003 training
requirements:

Ft. Worth, Alliance and Cleburne, TX will complete training
  on the NetSim in Saginaw, TX.
Los Angeles will complete training on the NetSim in
  San Bernardino, CA.
Houston and Galveston, TX will complete training on the
  NetSim in Pearland, TX.
Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO will complete training on
  the NetSim at Murray Yard in Kansas City, MO.
Aurora, Cicero and Chicago, IL will complete training on the
  NetSim in Corwith, IL.
Albuquerque will complete training on the NetSim in Belen, NM Omaha will complete training on the NetSim in Lincoln, NE Interbay, Tacoma and Everett, WA will complete training on the
  NetSim in Seattle, WA

TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NETSIM LOCATIONS

An Engineer Instructor at the BNSF Technical Training Center will coordinate the agenda for your training day. Comply with the following instructions prior to logging on to CBT or NetSim:

| Call the appropriate Conference Bridge for your NetSim
  location between 0745 and NO LATER than 0800 hours CST
  (Central Standard Time).  NOTE:  Telephone conference
  bridges do not operate in the same manner as a typical phone
  call.  Someone does not answer "HELLO".  After the number
  rings a couple of times, the ringing will stop and the employee
  must announce they are on the bridge.  The "dead air" effect
  (no ringing or busy signal) indicates the bridge has properly
  connected.  If no one answers after you have announced
  yourself, that means the instructor or other NetSimulator
  locations haven't dialed into the bridge.  Continue to hold
  and periodically announce your presence until one of the
  instructors dials in to give you further instructions.  If you
  should get a busy signal, try one of the other bridge numbers
  noted at the other locations.  If none of the bridges appear to
  be working, call the "other" numbers indicated for further
  instructions.
| Unless otherwise provided for or instructed, employees
  who are not scheduled for the current day may be instructed
  to complete the standard 2003 rules training program at a CBT
  workstation.

COMPUTER/NETWORK PROBLEMS

Employees who cannot complete their required modules and exams because of problems with CBT computers or the Network, MUST request a TROUBLE TICKET NUMBER from the HELP DESK (8-593-4357) at the time of the problem.
This number must be included with an explanation in the comment section of the special claim being submitted for payment.  If the problem cannot be corrected on a particular CBT computer, every effort should be made to complete the program on another available computer at the same location on the same day.

PREPARATION MATERIALS

The study guide, rules review list, information on how to study and proper use of the CBT workstations are available electronically on the Inter/Intranet and the CBT workstations.
Paper versions may also be obtained by contacting your local Manager of Field Training or Division Director of Administration.

To assist in successful completion of the 2003 CBT requirements, a CBT Instructional Flipcard has been installed at each CBT workstation.  Contained within the CBT Flipcard are instructions reviewing proper procedures to ensure that your CBT activities are being properly recorded in the database.

On January 15, 2003, approximately 700 CBT workstations located at over 200 individual sites system-wide and 24 NetSims will be available for training.  For more detailed information or questions, contact the local Director of Administration or Manager of Field
Training:

DIRECTORS OF ADMINISTRATION

Chicago        Ruth McCullum       579-5102
Gulf           Larry Northcutt     350-7571
Kansas         Charlotte Alderson  551-4426
Montana        Don Boespflug       256-4012
Nebraska       Greg Wright         458-7596
Northern Cal   Jan Taylor          942-5512
Northwest      Ken Iverson         625-6275
Powder River   Pat Herrin          480-6227
Southern Cal   Terry Easley        386-4465
Southwest      Lynn Santi          864-4999
Springfield    Newton Brown        829-2102
Texas          Ed Poulson          224-7003
Twin Cities    Tom Anderson        782-3480

MANAGERS OF FIELD TRAINING

Chicago        Dennis See          376-4286
Gulf           Brad Bryant         352-2908
Kansas         George Ferris       319-3970
Montana        Ira Peterson        265-0489
Nebraska       Dennis Gengler      458-7303
Northern Cal   Colleen Jenkins     386-0036
Northwest      Richard Janes       536-2323
Powder River   Doug Bintner        685-7730
Powder River   Dave Blevens        480-6368
Southern Cal   David Nelson        386-4119
Southwest      Barry Lewis         742-7957
Springfield    John Herhalt        433-7360
Texas          Brad Bryant         352-2908
Twin Cities    Dennis Roberts      782-3108

To enhance the understanding of materials covered in the TY&E 2003 Employee Training Program, the following publications and rules should be studied prior to attendance:

Current United States Hazardous Material Instructions for Rail.

Division Timetable - For territory specific questions.

System Special Instructions - Items 1, 1(C), 2(B), 2(C), 3(E), 8(E), 11, 15, 23(E), 23(F), 48.

General Code of Operating Rules - 2.14, 5.16, 5.4.3, 5.6, 5.8.2, 6.11, 6.14, 6.2, 6.20, 6.23, 6.28, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 6.6, 7.7, 7.12, 8.9.1, 8.19, 9.1.3, 9.9, 9.9.1, 9.10, 9.12.4, 9.17, 10.1, 10.3, 10.3(C), 14.1, 14.2, 14.7, 14.9, 14.9(A), Glossary.

TY&E Safety Supplement - S-13.1.1, S-13.1.3 (A), S-13.1.3 (C), S-13.1.5, S-13.1.5(A)(3), S-13.6.2, S-13.6.4, S-13.7.2.

Air Brake and Train Handling Rules - 100.4, 100.8, 100.10(C), 100.10.1. 100.12, 100.16, 100.19, 102.1.1, 102.3, 102.14.1, ABTH Glossary.

The following rules to study apply only to hostlers completing their triennial rules exam:

System Special Instruction - Item 2(C).

General Code of Operating Rules - 1.3.1, 3.2, 5.13(A), 5.13(F), 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.4.7, 5.8.1, 5.9.1, 6.2, 6.13, 6.27, 6.32.2, 8.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.12.1, 9.12.3, Glosary.

TY&E Safety Supplement - S-1.0, S-10.2.1, S-10.2.2, S-13.1.3(A), S-13.1.3(B), S-13.3, S-13.4.2, S-13.5, S-13.5.2, S-13.6.1, S-13.6.2, S-13.6.3, S-13.7.1(A).

Air Brake and Train Handling Rules - 100.3, 100.6, 100.9, 100.10, 100.10(C), 101.2(B), 101.6, 101.7, 101.8, 101.13(C), 101.13(D), 101.14, 101.16, 101.19, 102.4.1, 102.8(3), 102.11, 102.20.1(1), 104.7.2, 104.7.4.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#272 HOULGV trip rate
September 30, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 272

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees - UTU Trip Rates Gulf Division
SUBDIVISION: Houston & Longview

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division beginning
Wednesday, October 1,  2003.  Implementation covers Houston
pool freight board 38, protecting service between Houston,
Texas and Longview, Texas.

Single trip rate for conductors =$ 322.90
Single trip rate for brakemen   =$ 303.00 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =4 0 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors   =$ 655.53
Flip trip rate for brakemen     =$ 614.80 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  50 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the
exception of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment of
UTU trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive
codes:
      IT Initial terminal switching
      FT Final terminal switching
      17 Initial terminal delay
      14 Final terminal delay
      IL Initial lite miles
      FL Final lite miles
      09 Meal enroute
      41 Meal enroute
      72 Meal enroute
      IC Meal enroute
      ME Meal enroute
      MF  Meal enroute
      M2 Meal enroute
      M3 Meal enroute
      M4 Meal enroute
      M5 Meal enroute
      M6 Meal enroute
      10 Intermediate switching
      26 Intermediate switching
      82 Aggregate station switching
      YA Yard runaround
      Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs to
claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will prompt
the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)

Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station number
logic.  The information shown must be correct for the flip
rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal and
board number of the service they are protecting before
completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service trip.
Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed using
code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal working)
needs to be explained in this manner.  Current route codes
and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#273 TEAHOU Trip rate
September 30, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 273

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees - UTU Traip Rates Gulf Division
SUBDIVISION: Teague & Houston

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division beginning
Wednesday, October 1,  2003.  Implementation covers
Teague pool freight board 300, protecting service between
Teague, Texas and Houston, Texas.

Single trip rate for conductors =$ 190.82
Single trip rate for brakemen   =$ 179.20 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  1 minute

Flip trip rate for conductors   =$ 369.09
Flip trip rate for brakemen     =$ 346.32 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  0 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the
exception of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment of
UTU trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive
      IT Initial terminal switching
      FT Final terminal switching
      17 Initial terminal delay
      14 Final terminal delay
      IL Initial lite miles
      FL Final lite miles
      09 Meal enroute
      41 Meal enroute
      72 Meal enroute
      IC Meal enroute
      ME Meal enroute
      MF Meal enroute
      M2 Meal enroute
      M3 Meal enroute
      M4 Meal enroute
      M5 Meal enroute
      M6 Meal enroute
      10 Intermediate switching
      26 Intermediate switching
      82 Aggregate station switching
      YA Yard runaround
      Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs to
claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will
prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

Begin station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct
for the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal
and board number of the service they are protecting
before completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure t
hat the actual miles field is correct based on your service trip.
Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed using
code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal
working) needs to be explained in this manner.  Current route
codes and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#274 Violence in the workplace
October 02, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 274

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Violence in the Workplace Policy
SUBDIVISION: All

Effective Date: August 1, 1995
Revised Date: September 26, 2003

Policy Sponsor: Gloria Zamora - Human Resources
Approved By: Gloria Zamora Vice President - Human Resources and Medical

BNSF is committed to providing a safe, respectful workplace that
is free from violence or threats of violence. For purposes of this
policy, workplace violence is any violent or potentially violent
behavior that arises from or occurs in the workplace that affects
BNSF employees, contractors,customers, or the public.
Individuals who engage in violent or threatening behavior may
be withheld from service pending formal investigation, and may
be subject to dismissal or other disciplinary action, arrest and/or
criminal prosecution. Filing false charges against an individual
is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action up to
termination and/or criminal charges. This policy applies to all work
locations including offices, work sites, vehicles, field locations,
and BNSF-provided meal and lodging facilities.

DEFINITIONS
Threats of violence include any behavior that by its very nature
could be interpreted by a reasonable person as intent to cause
physical harm to another individual.

Acts of violence include any physical action, whether intentional
or reckless, that harms or threatens the safety of another individual
in the workplace.

WHAT TO DO WHEN VIOLENCE, OR THREATENED VIOLENCE OCCURS:
Threats of Violence or Acts of Violence Not Involving Injuries or
Weapons
1. Ensure the safety of yourself and others.
2. Call the Resource Operations Control Center (ROCC) at
   (800) 832-5452; notify local management and HR.
3. Local management and HR will conduct an investigation
   and follow-up, with Resource Protection Services as appropriate.

Acts of Violence Involving Injuries or Weapons
1. Ensure the safety of yourself and others.
2. Call 911 first, (4444 -Topeka General Office Building
   (GOB) & Ft Worth campus) then the ROCC at (800) 832-5452.
3. Once the ROCC is notified, they will coordinate with the
   appropriate agencies, assist in controlling the situation and
   conduct an investigation.
4. The ROCC will notify local HR and appropriate department
   management for further investigation and follow-up.

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY QUICK REFERENCE
Potential Violence Indicators
- Verbal, nonverbal, or written threats or intimidation,
  explicit or subtle
- Frequent interpersonal conflicts
- Displays of unwarranted anger
- Fascination with weaponry and/or acts of violence
- Indications of marked mood swings
- Expression of a plan to hurt self/others
- Violence toward inanimate objects
- Feelings of persecution, expressed distrust, especially
  with management
- Sabotaging projects or equipment
- Holding a grudge against a specific person; verbalizing
  a hope that something will happen to him/her
- Fear reaction to employee among coworkers/clients

The BNSF's Employee Hotline at 1-800-241-5689
continues to be the avenue for Employees that are concerned
that any ethical or legal guidelines are being violated, which
includes sexual harassment, intimidation and safety violations.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#276 TSS Crew Bumping
October 08, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 276

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TSS CREW System - Displacement Handling
SUBDIVISION: All

*************************************************************************
Explanation:
Software is now available in TSSCREW that will allow TY&E
employees to make displacements to permanent positions as well
as temporary positions where applicable, with the use of the
mainframe system or VRU, and without agent assistance.  The
following is an explanation of how to access and use the software.
The software will only work for you if you have a valid displacement,
have accepted notification, are not in a lay off status and are not
on duty.

This software is designed to make seniority decisions based
on the seniority roster of the job incumbent and/or the position.
Many different rosters govern positions protected by TY&E
employees, only one of which an individual must possess to
occupy.
*************************************************************************

Effective 1000 on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 the handling
of TY&E displacements, both temporary and permanent, will be the
responsibility of TYE employees to handle either electronically
though TSS or through the Voice Response Unit (VRU).

In the event there are software difficulties with displacing directly
in TSS, or by using the VRU, the VRU will be updated with an
option to contact an agent who can help with the displacement.
From the VRU main menu, pressing option 8, then choosing the
last option will connect you to a support staff that will assist in
making your displacement.  The agent will only be able to assist
after an attempt to use the software has been made.  The Outbound
Crew Specialist (Crew Caller) will no longer handle displacements
made by TY&E employees.

These transactions will add to the list of transactions that TY&E
Employees are expected to perform electronically, either through
TSS or VRU.  Effective October 15, 2003, the following is an
updated list of transactions that must be handled with TSS or VRU
and should no longer be facilitated by a Outbound Crew Specialist
(Crew Caller):

Personal 1-lephone Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

Vacation Request Entry (CCTM Option 4)

Lodging Room Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

Bid Entry (CCTM Option 18)

Work/Rest (CCTM Option 26)

Advance Layoff Requests (CCTM Opt 21

Displacement (both temporary and permanent) (CCTM Option 6)



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#277 JTD info
October 09, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 277

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: JTD Crew Information
SUBDIVISION:

Effective Wednesday October 8, 2003 the H MEMHOU and H HOUMEM
trains are abolished. JTD crews when working the U CFSMAR will
operate Houston to Longview with tie up at Longview and
lodging at the Longview Inn, Longview, TX.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#278 TSS Crew layoff & Markup
October 14, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTICE NO. 278

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: TSS CREW System- Layoff and Markup
SUBDIVISION: All

*************************************************************************
Explanation:
Software is now available in TSSCREW that will allow TY&E
employees to layoff and mark up with the use of the mainframe
system or VRU, and without agent assistance.  The following is an
explanation of how to access and use the software.

This software is designed to make layoff and mark up decisions
based on availability percentages and supply and demand information.
If desired by the Division, certain types of layoffs may be routed to
an on-duty Supervisor in the field for handling.
*************************************************************************

Effective 1000 on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 the handling
of TY&E layoffs and mark ups will be the responsibility of TY&E
employees to handle either electronically though TSS or through the
Voice Response Unit (VRU).

In the event there are software difficulties with laying off or marking
up in TSS, or by using the VRU, the VRU will be updated with an
option to contact an agent who can help with the layoff or mark up.
From the VRU menu, pressing option 8, then choosing the last option will
connect you to a support staff that will assist in making your
displacement. The agent will only be able to assist after an attempt
to use the software has been made.
The Outbound Crew Specialist (Crew Caller) will no longer handle layoffs
and markups made by TY&E employees.

This transaction will add to the list of transactions that TY&E
Employees are expected to perform electronically, either through
TSS or VRU.  Effective October 22, 2003, the following is an
updated list of transactions that must be handled with TSS or VRU and
should no longer be facilitated by a Crew Specialist:

Personal Telephone Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

Vacation Request Entry (CCTM Option 4)

Lodging Room Maintenance (CCTM Option 24)

Bid Entry (CCTM Option 18)

Work/Rest (CCTM Option 26)

Advance and Immediate Layoff Requests (CCTM Opt 21)

Displacement (both temporary and permanent) (CCTM Option 6)



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#279 Engr training @ TPL
October 16, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 279

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Engineer Training at Temple

Locomotive Engineer Training Vacancies - Temple, Texas

Three (3) positions headquartered at Temple, TX.  will be filled for
Locomotive Engineer Training Class 200347.  Training will begin on
November 24, 2003.

Written applications will be accepted from trainmen with seniority on
the Texas Grand Seniority District. Candidates will be
considered in accordance with applicable labor agreements and
carrier's legal obligations.  While engaged in the training program
employees will be compensated according to provisions of the UTU
National Agreement dated July 19, 1972.  (Manning and Training) as
amended by UTU National Agreement dated August 5, 1978.  Applications
must contain the following information:

           1.      Date
           2.      Name
           3.      Employee ID
           4.      Trainman Seniority Date
           5.      Home Mailing Address
           6.      Work Location
           7.      Home Telephone Number
           8.      Class No. applying for

Applications must be received no later than 2359 on November 9, 2003.
If sent U.S. mail, the application must be post marked no later
2359 on November 7, 2003.

           Mark Cole, Road Foreman of Engines
           c/o Sally Gray
           P.O. Box 967
           Temple, Texas  76503



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#280 LGV Sub trip rate
October 17, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 280

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees UTU Trip Rates GUlf Division
SUBDIVISION:Longview

OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU Trip Rates GULF DIVISION

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division
beginning Thursday, October 16 2003.  Implementation
covers Longview pool freight board 25 protecting and
including transport time between Pine Bluff, Arkansas
and Little Rock, Arkansas and between Longview,
Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Single trip rate for conductors  =  $ 309.90
Single trip rate for brakemen    =  $ 290.47 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip      =    33 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors    =  $ 630.45
Flip trip rate for brakemen      =  $ 590.92 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip      =    39 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before,
with the exception of lap back or side trip (non-penalty)
miles. Establishment of UTU trip rates eliminates the
need to claim the following constructive codes:
   IT Initial terminal switching
   FT Final terminal switching
   17 Initial terminal delay
   14 Final terminal delay
   IL Initial lite miles
   FL Final lite miles
   09 Meal enroute
   41 Meal enroute
   72 Meal enroute
   IC Meal enroute
   ME Meal enroute
   MF Meal enroute
   M2 Meal enroute
   M3 Meal enroute
   M4 Meal enroute
   M5 Meal enroute
   M6 Meal enroute
   M6 Meal enroute
   10 Intermediate switching
   26 Intermediate switching
   82 Aggregate station switching
   YA Yard runaround
   Lap back and Side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee
needs to claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up
window will prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use
numeric station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use
numeric station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip
(use numeric station number)
End station location of second portion of trip
(use numeric station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the
station number logic.  The information shown
must be correct for the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using
option (1d), they will be required to enter the
home terminal and board number of the service
they are protecting before completing the override
ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please
insure that the actual miles field is correct based on
your service trip. Employees need to briefly explain
their route traversed using code FE, on such trips as
rescues, helpers and dogcatches.  Any service performed
(other than terminal to terminal working) needs to
be explained in this manner.  Current route codes
and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#281 Flu shots
October 21, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 281

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Flu Shots
SUBDIVISION: Houston, Dayton and Spring, Texas

Flu shots will be given to all interested employees on
October 23rd and 24th, 2003 at the following times and
locations.  Flu shots are free to employees.  Family members and
contractors are welcome at a cost of $17.00 each.

Oct. 23th    Thursday   Pearland      8:00 am - 10:00 am
214 Brisbane, Houston, TX
Contact: Ida Carmouche (713) 847-3267

Oct. 23th    Thursday   South Yard    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2831 Produce Row, Houston, TX.
Contact: Terry Jones (832)250-8028

Oct. 24th    Friday     Dayton Yard   7:00 am - 9:00 am
2264 HWY 146 South, Dayton, TX.
Contact: Lance Brewer (832)731-8974

Oct. 24th    Friday  Spring Office    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
12425 Aldine Westfield, Spring, TX.
Contact: Al Cook - (281) 350-7557



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#282 Photo ID
October 23, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 282

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: New Photo ID Card
SUBDIVISION:

All TY&E employees that do not currently have a BNSF picture
identification card should contact the nearest Trainmaster in
order to be photographed for a new card.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#283 Lafayette Sub info
October 23, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 283

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Lafayette Subdivision

Gulf Division General Notice No. 269 is cancelled and reissued
in it's entirety.

Conductors on inbound trains arriving Dayton, Texas upon tie-up will
deliver their ETD to the on duty Yardmaster.

KCS/BNSF INTERCHANGE TRACKS

All tracks at KCS Mossville Yard, Lake Charles, Louisiana are
designated KCS/BNSF - BNSF/KCS interchage tracks.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER

Crews should regrain from using 350-7565 unless there is a true
emergency.  They should use the following number:
         800-753-9807
====================================================================
TRANSPORTATION

At any point on the BNSF Lafayette Subdivision, if you do not have
transportation available at your on-duty time, you are to contact
the Lafayette Coordinator at 337-572-2508.  If you are unable to
make timely contact with the Coordinator, you are to contact the
Joint Corridor Manager at 281-350-7231 or 7232 for assistance.
=================================================================
CONTACTING COORDINATOR

Road Switchers must contact coordinator for instructions before
close of work.
==================================================================
NS COAL TRAINS

Crews called on duty at New Orleans for NS coal trains must check
fuel readings and give them to dispatcher before departing Marconni
Street - telephone number DS-209- 817-234-6006
===================================================================
EMPTY CEMENT HOPPER CARS

At Raceland Jct. empty cement hopper cars must not be brought on
trackage of BNSF Railroad without all door, both top and bottom
being closed.  This is necessary due to dry cement product dropping
from car and fouling switch points.
====================================================================
OIL SPILL REPORTING REGULATIONS - LOUISIANA

Louisiana has its own hazardous substance and oil spill reporting
regulations.  These regulations require the immediate reporting
of any spill or release of a hazardous substance or listed
pollutant above a reportable quantity to State Police and DEQ.
Under no circumstances may this reporting occur later than one
hour after learning of the release.  The following additional spill
notification requirements also exits:

1.  Injury requiring hospitalization or any fatality;
2.  Fire or explosion which could reasonable be expected to effect
    the public safety;
3.  Exceeds the reportable quantity in any 24 hour period;
4.  If materials does not have an RQ, release exceeds
    - 100 pounds for flammable liquids,
    - 500 pounds for non-flammable liquids
    - 5,000 pounds of other materials;
5.  A continuing danger to life, health, or property at the place
    of incident or accident (e.g. Derailments);
6.  A spill of a hazardous waste into the environment;

7.  A spill of bulk pesticides into the environment;
8.  Estimated property damage, from the spilled material, of more
    than $10,000;
9.  An unauathorized discharge of a solid waste into the water, air,
    or land; and
10. Suspected releases from underground storage tanks must be reported
    within 24 hours and known spills and overfills from an underground
    storage tank system.

Spill Reporting Telephone Numbers:
Emergency Response Commission via the office of State Police:
(877)925-9695 and DEQ (255)342-1234 (24 hours).

You may notify the Dispatcher who will make the required calls if
necessary.
======================================================================



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#284 Silsbee Sub info
October 23, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 284

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Silsbee Subdivision

General Notice No. 140 is cancelled and reissued to include additional
instructions.

TRAINS TRAVELING THROUGH BEAUMONT YARD

If the main line cannot be used for operating trains through Beaumont,
track 2103 is the designated running track for trains in and through
Beaumont Yard.
======================================================================

NORTH STAR - BEAUMONT, TX.

At North Star Steel in Beaumont, Texas, all movements inside the
plant must be preceded by the proper whistle in order to inform the
North Star employees that movement is being initiated.
=======================================================================
POWER TO ROUNDHOUSE AT SILSBEE

At Silsbee, inbound crews bringing power to the roundhouse
must contact the roundhouse on channel 55 or the yardmaster
to determine the track placement of the power. If inbound crews
are unable to contact anyone, they should stop short of the
carmen's crossing and tie the power down.
====================================================================
ROAD SWITCHERS WORKING BEAUMONT

Road switchers assigned to Beaumont must contact Yardmaster at Silsbee
prior to close of work.
===================================================================
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Road train crews will operate on channel 67 when communicating
with Silsbee Yard.

Silsbee road switcher will continue to operate on Channel 30
and Channel 84.
====================================================================
ELIMINATING EXCESSIVE DELAYS AT BEAUMONT

TRAINS EPARTING OR ARRIVING BEAUMONT MUST CONTACT THE YARDMASTER
AT SILSBEE FOR ASSISTANCE IF BEING DELAYED MORE THAN 30
MINUTES. THIS IS BEING DONE TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE DELAYS
AT BEAUMONT.
===================================================================

SWITCHING INSTRUCTIONS ACROSS 5TH STREET

When switching across 5th street with long cuts of cars, employees
are to use the Longview Sub. instead of the Silsbee Sub.This
change is due to a 6 degree curve on the Silsbee Sub. and it is
a preventative measure against accidents and derailments.
====================================================================

TRAINS TRAVELING THROUGH BEAUMONT YARD

The use of 6 axle units in tracks 16 and 17 is prohibited.
===================================================================

CONTACTING CAR INSPECTORS

Starting immediately, Car Inspectors in the Silsbee yard will use
radio channel 55 only.  Any employee needing to contact car
inspectors are to use channel 55.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#285 Primary Recall Restricions
October 24, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 285

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Primary Recall Restrictions
SUBDIVISION:

Due to limited manpower NO employees with PRIMARY RECALL
at the following locations will be allowed to exercise seniority out
of these locations until further advised:

        Galveston/Houston
        Lafayette
        Silsbee
        Temple



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#287 Eng training GAT
October 24, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 287

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Engineer Training at Galveston

Locomotive Engineer Training Vacancies - Galveston, Texas

Superintendent Notices No. 140 and 233 are cancelled.

Six (6) positions headquartered at Galveston, TX.  will be filled for
Locomotive Engineer Training Class 200347A.  Training will begin on
November 24, 2003.

Written applications will be accepted from trainmen and candidates will
be considered in accordance with applicable labor agreements and
carrier's legal obligations.  While engaged in the training program
employees will be compensated according to provisions of the UTU
National Agreement dated July 19, 1972.  (Manning and Training) as
amended by UTU National Agreement dated August 5, 1978.  Applications
must contain the following information:

           1.      Date
           2.      Name
           3.      Employee ID
           4.      Trainman Seniority Date
           5.      Home Mailing Address
           6.      Work Location
           7.      Home Telephone Number
           8.      Class No. applying for

Applications must be received no later than 2359 on November 9, 2003.
If sent U.S. mail, the application must be post marked no later than
2359 on November 7, 2003.

           Mike Harvey, Road Foreman of Engines
           c/o Paul Permenter
           214 Brisbane Dr.
           Houston, Texas 77061



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#288 Cancellation of GNs
October 27, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 288

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: General Notice Cancellation

General Notice 270 is cancelled.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#289 Cancellation of GN
October 27, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 289

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: General Notice Cancellation

General Notice 270 is cancelled.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#290 Switch Tender inst
October 28, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTIC NO. 290

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Switch Tender Instructions
SUBDIVISION: All

1. The train dispatcher and switch tender are required
   to have a job briefing before switch tender acts on
   instructions from the train dispatcher. Following a
   shift change, another briefing is required between the
   train dispatcher and switch tender, which will include
   discussion of pending instructions and determination if
   the instructions are still correct.

2. When communication involves approaching train
   movements, use engine initials and number and direction.
   Do not use only train symbols or blanket terms such as
   "westbound or eastbound trains."

3. The train dispatcher will issue specific instructions
   to the switch tender. The switch tender must repeat
   the instructions to the train dispatcher and receive
   confirmation of being correct, before acting on the
   instructions.
   For example: After confirming with the train dispatcher
   that BNSF 1234 West will be the next train to line from
   Main Track 1 to Main Track 2 at Robinson Spur, the switch
   tender is then to call the BNSF 1234 West and verify
   the train has authority from Main Track 1 to Main
   Track 2 at Robinson Spur. After verification has been
   received from the BNSF 1234 West, and after the switch
   tender has positively identified and verified the BNSF
   1234 is closely approaching the switch to be handled,
   the switch tender will line the route for the movement.
   After the movement is clear of the switch, the switch
   the switch must be lined and locked in the normal position.

4. The train dispatcher is responsible to communicate
   directly with the switch tender when necessary to
   change routing instructions after authority has been
   granted to a train. Another authority over the switch
   that the switch tender is in charge of cannot be issued
   until the train dispatcher has informed the switch
   tender of the change.

5. When a switch tender is at a remote location,
   away from a depot and/or base station radio, the
   switch tender must check with train dispatcher when
   arriving at such location to confirm they can clearly
   communicate.  If the switch tender becomes aware of
   any radio communication problems, the train dispatcher
   must be notified. The chief dispatcher will
   coordinate specific arrangements when communication
   problems are evident.

6. The switch tender must advise the train dispatcher
   before leaving the assigned location or ceasing to
   perform switch tender duties.  While in charge of a
   switch, the switch tender must not leave the switch
   unattended unless it is lined and locked for normal
   movement.

7. The train dispatcher's transfer must include switch
   tender location(s) and pending issued instructions
   from the train dispatcher to the switch tender.



APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO




(@#291 Galveston Sub info
October 30, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 291

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Galveston Subdivision

Gulf Division General Notice No. 286 is cancelled and reissued
giving instuctions to Road crews going on duty at Temple Yard.

Effective 0001, Monday, July 21, 2003, on the Galveston Subdivision in
block signal territory when a train is passing the approach signal
(displaying other than clear) to a control point, a crew member must
transmit the following by radio :
Train identification - ( Initials engine number and direction )
Signal name -
Control point location -
Track - ( on single track, main track designation is not necessary )
Speed -

EXAMPLE OF TRANSMISSION :

" BNSF 6301  SOUTH BY THE APPROACH SIGNAL TO SEALY AT 30 MPH "
======================================================================
Galveston Extra Board #8

Effective immediately, whenever an employee holding an
assignment on the Galveston Extra Board #8 works a yard
assignment other than at Pearland, Alvin, or Rosenberg, they
are to submit constructive code FE on their working yard ticket
and state in the remarks section that they want the ticket to be
paid over and above the guarantee.

ARCOLA
At Martin Merietta, track 5120, the derail switch stand will not clear
an employee riding the side of a car. All employees are to stop the
movement, dismount and walk the car(s) past the derail.

SIENNA PLANTATION
On the Galveston subdivision, Sienna Plantation crossing, located at
MP 46.37 is offically closed. The crossing boards, road approaches,
and whistle boards have been removed and it will no longer be
necessary to sound the whistle at this location.

CHIPS
At Chips, between tracks 5041 and 5042, there is close clearance
because poles have been installed between tracks. These poles will
not clear a person riding the side of a car in this facility. Therefore,
the spotting of cars in these tracks must be done from the ground.

SEALY
At Sealy, track 5020 will not clear an employee riding the side of any
car on the dock side of the track.
=======================================================================
TEMPLE

Road crews going on duty at Temple will be governed by the following:

1. Conductor must report to tower within 15 minutes of on duty
   time for job briefing and to acquire necessary paperwork.

2. When reporting to tower, crews requiring road limo must
   inform tower if limo has arrived.

3. If limo has not arrived after 30 minutes from on duty time,
   the tower must be notified again.  If tower telephone is busy,
   take the elevator to the 3rd floor and speak directly to tower staff.

4. Any road crew requiring the use of a yard limo must notify the
   tower staff when a limo is not available ready to perform service.

5. Notify the yardmaster or ATM as soon as they are on their
   train and ready to depart.

6. Notify the proper dispatcher they are ready to depart.  If train
   does not depart within 10 minutes after above notifications,
   they must contact yardmaster or ATM giving the reason
   they have not departed.

When instructed by Yardmaster to spot cars for a yard air brake
test, place the leading car directly at the air spot of the
designated track.  The air spot will be painted orange.

When handling flat cars 70 feet or greater in length, switch cuts
must be limited to 20 cars or less.

Switch jobs operating on the South end of Temple Yard and handling
cuts of cars which include twenty (20) or more loads will cut in a
minimum of five (5) cars of air.

Temple Yard radio channels:
East side (Tracks 101 thru 112): Channel 36
West side (Tracks 113 thru 127): Channel 64
Trains entering or departing Temple Yard must contact yard engines
which may be working at either end of yard on appropriate radio
channel before fouling yard lead tracks. If unable to contact
yard engines, verify with yardmaster or ATM that there are not
any engines working on yard leads to be used.

All trains using the Lampasas mainline must ring bell continuously
between 1st street and 25th street. Do not blow whistle at the private
crossing at the Temple roundhouse on the Lampasas mainline.

Radio and presence detector has been removed from the derail on the
west end of the west lead at Temple. This change makes it possible
to line the derail under a moving train. Do not attempt to line the
derail while a train is moving over this derail.

Trains departing Temple enroute to UP railroad at Opal are exempt
from BNSF train make-up rules.

At Temple diesel service facility (DSF), operating employees are
not permitted to move locomotives other than their own consist.
They must not couple into any other equipment.  While making
all moves within the DSF area, a radio on either the controlling
locomotive or conductor's packset must be turned to channel 51
in order for mechanical personnel to deliver instructions or
information.

At Temple, when called for multiple trips to either relieve trains
or handle trains out of the terminal to sidings outside the terminal,
it is the responsibility of the conductor to contact the trainmaster
or ATM prior to tying up in order to determine if the crew
is released from duty or if further service is required.

Effective immediately, the foreman on all yard jobs designated
"RCL" will be required to use and be designated by the RCL
(Remote Control Locomotive) transmitter unit labeled "A"
and perform work during their entire tour of duty using this
transmitter.

Outbound crews at Temple will:
1. Notify the yardmaster or ATM as soon as they are on their
   train and ready to depart.
2. Notify the proper dispatcher they are ready to depart.  If train
   does not depart within 10 minutes after above notifications,
   they must contact yardmaster or ATM giving the reason
   they have not departed.

No smoking policy is in effect on Tennaco Industry property.
All crews switching Tennaco Industry must receive a job
briefing from trainmaster or ATM before switching at Tennaco.

When shoving cars across HK Dodgen Loop, the crew member
that is protecting the shove must precede the movement on foot,
crossing to the far side prior to equipment fouling the grade
crossing.

Effective April 28, 1998 designated lodging for TYE employees
when tying up at Temple will be the Travel Lodge, located at
802 General Bruce Dr., phone number 254-778-4411. Away from
home crews tying up at Temple will be transported to the Travel
Lodge for their rest. If rooms are not available, the Travel Lodge
will arrange for lodging at another facility. Crews must not
make their own arrangements for alternative lodging. BNSF
will not be responsible for employees staying at unauthorized
lodging facilities. The code for the computer room at the
Travel Lodge is 3-2-1.

Conductors must report arrival and departures in and out of
Kerr to Field Support as soon as possible. Field Support's
phone number is 817-317-6211.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#292 Gift Giving for Holidays
November 11, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 292

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Gift Giving for the Holidays
SUBDIVISION: All Concerned

Donations for Star of Hope
Women & Family Emergency Shelter
Sponsored by the Houston Diversity Council

ALL BNSF EMPLOYEES & BNSF SERVICE PROVIDERS
ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN GIFT
GIVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS FOR

UNFORTUNATE FAMILIES THAT NEED OUR HELP!

DO NOT GIFT WRAP ANY ITEMS!

SUGGESTED GIFTS:

Infants, Toddlers & Children              Teenagers & Women

Clothing, socks, shoes (infant to 5 yrs)  Watches, alarm clocks,
Diapers, training pants & underwear       Clock radios, calculators
Diaper bags, baby wipes, baby blankets    AM/FM headset radios/batteries
Towels, pacifiers, bottles, training cups Portable CD players/batteries
Crib mobiles, crib activity centers       Tote bags, purses,sports bags,
Small stuffed animals, learning toys,     Wallets, Ladies cologne,
Building blocks, activity tables,         Curling irons, hot rollers,
Big picture books,                        Make-up and nail polish sets
Clothing, shoes - all kid sizes           Toiletry gift baskets,
                                          flashlights/batteries
Socks and underwear, baseball caps,       Boxed costume jewelry,
Children's purses, large stuffed animals, Jewelry boxes, puzzles,
Beanie Babies, board games,               Board games, electronic games,
Electronic games with batteries,          Large stuffed animals,Sweaters
Children's Bibles, books, large cars and  T-Shirts (Jr, Adult & plus
sizes)
Trucks, footballs, basketballs,           Socks, underwear, shoes,
Dolls, learning toys/batteries,           Footballs,
Yo-Yos, Easy Bake Ovens, Puzzles          Bibles, books, diaries,



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#293 LALAVO trip rate
November 17, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 293

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees UTU Trip Rates GUlf Division
SUBDIVISION: Lafayette and Avondale

OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU Trip Rates GULF DIVISION

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division beginning
Sunday, November 16, 2003.  Implementation covers Lafayette
pool freight board 22 protecting service between Lafayette
and Avondale

Single trip rate for conductors =$ 183.65
Single trip rate for brakemen   =$ 172.49 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  4 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors   =$ 367.77
Flip trip rate for brakemen     =$ 345.12 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  4 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the exception
of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment of UTU
trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive codes:

   IT  Initial terminal switching
   FT  Final terminal switching
   17  Initial terminal delay
   14  Final terminal delay
   IL  Initial lite miles
   FL  Final lite miles
   09  Meal enroute
   41  Meal enroute
   72  Meal enroute
   IC  Meal enroute
   ME  Meal enroute
   MF  Meal enroute
   M2  Meal enroute
   M3  Meal enroute
   M4  Meal enroute
   M5  Meal enroute
   M6  Meal enroute
   10  Intermediate switching
   26  Intermediate switching
   82  Aggregate station switching
   YA  Yard runaround
   Lap back and side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs
to claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will
prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct for
the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal
and board number of the service they are protecting
before completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service
trip. Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed
using code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal working)
needs to be explained in this manner.  Current route codes
and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#294 SSBLAL Trip rate
November 17, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 294

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees UTU Trip Rates GUlf Division
SUBDIVISION: Between Silsbee and Lafayette

OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU Trip Rates GULF DIVISION

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division beginning
Sunday, November 16, 2003.  Implementation covers Silsbee
pool freight board 38, protecting service between Silsbee
and Lafayette.

Single trip rate for conductors =$ 192.85
Single trip rate for brakemen   =$ 180.09 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  1 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors   =$ 393.23
Flip trip rate for brakemen     =$ 369.16 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  3 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the exception
of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment of UTU
trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive codes:

   IT  Initial terminal switching
   FT  Final terminal switching
   17  Initial terminal delay
   14  Final terminal delay
   IL  Initial lite miles
   FL  Final lite miles
   09  Meal enroute
   41  Meal enroute
   72  Meal enroute
   IC  Meal enroute
   ME  Meal enroute
   MF  Meal enroute
   M2  Meal enroute
   M3  Meal enroute
   M4  Meal enroute
   M5  Meal enroute
   M6  Meal enroute
   10  Intermediate switching
   26  Intermediate switching
   82  Aggregate station switching
   YA  Yard runaround
   Lap back and side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs
to claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will
prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct for
the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal
and board number of the service they are protecting
before completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service
trip. Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed
using code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal working)
needs to be explained in this manner.  Current route codes
and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS




(@#295 SSBTPL Trip rate
November 17, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

GENERAL NOTICE NO. 295

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Operating Employees UTU Trip Rates GUlf Division
SUBDIVISION: Between Silsbee and Temple

OPERATING EMPLOYEES UTU Trip Rates GULF DIVISION

UTU Trip Rates as provided for in the 2002 UTU National
Agreement will be implemented on the Gulf Division beginning
Sunday, November 16, 2003.  Implementation covers Silsbee
pool freight board 22 and Temple board 22, protecting service
between and Temple.

Single trip rate for conductors =$ 287.46
Single trip rate for brakemen   =$ 270.29 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  18 minutes

Flip trip rate for conductors   =$ 576.38
Flip trip rate for brakemen     =$ 542.68 (pro-rated by entry level)
Overtime extension for trip     =  0 minutes

Employees will continue to claim mileage as before, with the exception
of lap back or side trip (non-penalty) miles. Establishment of UTU
trip rates eliminates the need to claim the following constructive codes:

   IT  Initial terminal switching
   FT  Final terminal switching
   17  Initial terminal delay
   14  Final terminal delay
   IL  Initial lite miles
   FL  Final lite miles
   09  Meal enroute
   41  Meal enroute
   72  Meal enroute
   IC  Meal enroute
   ME  Meal enroute
   MF  Meal enroute
   M2  Meal enroute
   M3  Meal enroute
   M4  Meal enroute
   M5  Meal enroute
   M6  Meal enroute
   10  Intermediate switching
   26  Intermediate switching
   82  Aggregate station switching
   YA  Yard runaround
   Lap back and side trip miles paid as actual miles

If an employee is called on a flip trip, the employee needs
to claim code FR for the flip rate.  The pop-up window will
prompt the employee for the following information:

Begin station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of first portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)
Begin station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
End station location of second portion of trip (use numeric
station number)
Mode of transportation (codes for type of transport)

*** There are system edits in place to edit the station
number logic.  The information shown must be correct for
the flip rate to be claimed.

If an employee creates an override ticket using option
(1d), they will be required to enter the home terminal
and board number of the service they are protecting
before completing the override ticket.

When tying up in the TSS paperless system, please insure
that the actual miles field is correct based on your service
trip. Employees need to briefly explain their route traversed
using code FE, on such trips as rescues, helpers and dogcatches.
Any service performed (other than terminal to terminal working)
needs to be explained in this manner.  Current route codes
and miles will be retained if applicable.



                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS

GENERAL NOTICE(S) FOR THE GULF DIVISION IN EFFECT
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