KNOXVILLE, TN – BNSF employees from the Maintenance-of-Way Division are working on replacing ties mainly in Marion County, Tennessee.

BNSF railroad workers gather in Knoxville, TN on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to replace railroad ties. Photo credit: KNIA/KRLS News
The work is part of BNSF’s scheduled and routine maintenance program. Crews gather in Knoxville, TN, and involves approximately 50 persons from throughout the nation.

Map shows Knoxville, TN location where BNSF railroad workers gathered to replace railroad ties.
BNSF officials told KNIA/KRLS News that the maintenance is routine, and not part of any effort to expand services in the county.
Source: KNIA/KRLS News
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