What is differentiated service and what are the Service Levels?
BNSF is unique in the industry providing various Intermodal service level options, which indicate the transportation speed that intermodal shipments moves on BNSF’s network. Service levels are reflected in the price authorities and service schedules. The following BNSF intermodal service levels are: • E = Expedited Trailer – For extremely time-sensitive trailer shipments, this provides the fastest service available (competitive with over-the-road, team driver service). • P = Premium Container – Truck-competitive service for containers supplies premium train service (comparable with single-driver truck service). • Y = Empty -Train service provided for the movement of empty equipment.
