BNSF to test LNG in locomotives

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Thursday, March 07, 2013

BNSF Railway later this year will begin testing liquefied natural gas in a small number of locomotives, the company said Wednesday. The demonstration program aims to determine if the alternative is viable as a power source for long-distance freight moves. Potential benefits include reduced fuel costs and emissions of greenhouse gas and diesel particulates. Matthew Rose, chairman and chief executive officer of the holding company Burlington Nothern Santa...

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