BNSF Logistics, LLC. and Autolog Corporation Announce Expansion of Auto Transport (Car-Rail) Service Geared to Needs of Snowbirds

SPRINGDALE, Ark., and LINDEN, N.J., Sept. 8 -- BNSF Logistics, LLC., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF), and Autolog Corporation, one of the oldest and largest transporters of privately owned vehicles, announce the expansion of service to include numerous Midwestern cities. This service utilizes The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway's extensive fleet of autoveyor equipment.

The Car-Rail service caters to the needs of "snowbirds" -- individuals with dual residences who spend the winter in Arizona or those who may be relocating to the Phoenix area. Specifically, the Car-Rail service will now be available to residents of Chicago, Ill.; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.; and other Midwest cities via truck transport connection to the rail terminals. The service is managed by Autolog's Car-Rail division and coordinated through the BNSF Logistics' CarsOnTrack program.

"Effective September 27, 2004, the Car-Rail service will commence operations on a regular basis from Elwood, Ill., and St. Paul, Minn., to Phoenix," says Myron Levine, President of Autolog Corporation. Levine adds, "Vehicles can be dropped off at these terminals or Autolog can arrange to have your vehicle picked up at a private residence."

Robert Sutton, BNSF Logistics' Director of Operations, adds, "Clients who utilize the Car-Rail service receive a reliable, low-cost, safe and timely method of transporting their vehicles." The CarsOnTrack operation will provide sufficient FULLY ENCLOSED auto haulers to protect the vehicles from damage. The average transit time for vehicles utilizing the Car-Rail service from Chicago to Phoenix, for example, is 10-12 days versus the 14-21 days for an independent car hauling company. The cost to transport a standard sized vehicle will start at $495.

For further information regarding this service, contact Myron Levine at 877-288-6564 (877-AUTOLOG).

BNSF Logistics, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF), provides customers with a comprehensive set of supply chain solutions ranging from management and execution of single shipment transactions to daily management of complex distribution and sourcing networks. For more information about BNSF Logistics, visit their website at http://www.bnsflogistics.com/ .

Autolog began transporting automobiles by truck in 1976 and has grown to be a premier auto hauler in the United States. During the past 25 years, Autolog has opened shipping terminals all across the country and presently operates in excess of 100 terminals, located in most major cities in the United States. These local stations provide a hub for linehaul operations as well as a local pick-up and delivery system that can take a customer's automobile from door to door. For additional information about Autolog, you may visit their website at http://www.autolog.net/ .