April 10, 2008 | Events

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway CEO Addresses Current Issues in Surface Transportation During Patterson Lecture

In his remarks, entitled "America's Transportation Challenge," Rose discussed the current issues facing the railroad industry, his work at BNSF and the implications of a recently released report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.

By Brendan Cosgrove

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On April 9, 2008, Matthew K. Rose, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway was on the Northwestern University campus to deliver the 27th Annual William A. Patterson Transportation Lecture. In his remarks, entitled "America's Transportation Challenge," Rose discussed the current issues facing the railroad industry, his work at BNSF and the implications of a recently released report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.

Brendan Cosgrove is the broadcast associate/web content producer for Northwestern News Contact him at b-cosgrove@northwestern.edu

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