The CF34-8C5B1
provides CRJ700 operators with up to 20 per cent reduction in
maintenance costs over a 15-year period.

BNSF's 2006 capacity enhancements in California include a $26 million
expansion of parking and stacking capacity at BNSF's Hobart intermodal
facility in Los Angeles, a $16 million track expansion on BNSF's main line
near East Barstow, and a $9 million expansion of parking capacity at BNSF's
San Bernardino intermodal facility, in addition to continuing work on a
third main line on the Cajon subdivision.

A subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (NYSE: BNI), BNSF
Railway Company operates one of the largest railroad networks in North
America, with about 32,000-route-miles in 28 states and two Canadian
provinces.

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We look
forward to continuing to grow our capacity in a way that facilitates growth
for the California economy, along with the necessary environmental
sensitivity to the citizens of your great state.

BNSF Railway is an industry
leader in Web-enabling a variety of customer transactions at www.

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About Bombardier

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TORONTO ----Bombardier Aerospace
announced today that Transport Canada (TC) and the U. Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) have approved four Bombardier CRJ Series
enhancement programs ahead of schedule . News and information are available at
www. However, even with
BNSF's improved returns, the need for expanded rail capacity is expected to
outpace the ability of private railroads to invest enough capital.

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The regulatory agencies granted approvals for the:

- Bombardier CRJ900 Enhanced Performance Package (EPP)
- Bombardier CRJ900 Long Range (LR) variant
- Bombardier CRJ700 Series 705
- Bombardier CRJ700 upgraded engine

The new Bombardier CRJ900 Enhanced Performance Package (EPP)
provides improved take-off and landing distances by combining the
optimization of wing leading-edge devices and a redesigned winglet
that results in an improved lift/drag ratio and reduced approach
speeds. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan.bnsf.

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In addition, this upgrade
allows operators to carry a single spare engine type to support a
mixed CRJ700/CRJ900 fleet, simplifying fleet management and
significantly reducing spares investment.

PRESS RELEASE BNSF 2006 Capital Program to Expand California Rail Capacity

The railway is among the world's top transporters of intermodal
traffic, moves more grain than any other North American railroad,
transports the components of many of the products we depend on daily, and
hauls enough low-sulphur coal to generate about ten percent of the
electricity produced in the United States.

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"In addition, we have expanded
revenue -generating capability while lowering operating costs. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada .
31, 2005, were $15.
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) plans to
invest more than $100 million from its 2006 capital program to expand rail
capacity in California and to maintain its track, facilities and equipment
in good condition.com.

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The Bombardier CRJ700 engine program upgrades the current General
Electric CF34-8C1 engine to a derated variant of the CF34-8C5 engine
used on the CRJ900 , and is designated the CF34-8C5B1. or its subsidiaries.

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European approval is expected
in the near future.8 billion US and its shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Rose, BNSF Chairman , President and Chief Executive Officer, said
in a letter to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger outlining BNSF's
capital plans that, "We are proud of our ability to provide transportation
services to the businesses and communities we serve in California.

BNSF has increased its capital budget for the second year in a row as a
result of increased returns on its capital investments and continued
increases in demand for freight rail transportation. "The BNSF/Caltrans
partnership has been invaluable as together we build California's rail
infrastructure for passenger and freight mobility," he said .

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Transport Canada also formally acknowledged that the Bombardier
CRJ700 Series 705, the CRJ900 with the EPP and the CRJ900 LR will be
added to the same pilot type rating that is already shared by the
existing Bombardier CRJ100/200, CRJ700, and CRJ900.

"These approvals extend the capabilities of the Bombardier CRJ
family of aircraft, providing even more operational flexibility to
operators ," said Rod Williams, Vice-president, Aircraft Programs,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft.

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The CRJ900 LR variant provides an increased payload and range
over the extended range (ER) model and can carry a full passenger
load more than 2,270 miles (3,660 km). The CRJ700 Series 705 also incorporates the Enhanced
Performance Package (EPP).

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The Bombardier CRJ700 Series 705, the first of which will be
delivered to Air Canada Jazz in late May 2005 has a maximum capacity
of 75 passenger seats and is powered by two General Electric CF34-8C5
engines.

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Rose said that as long as BNSF's return on capital investment and freight
rail demand continued to increase , BNSF is committed to expanding capacity
and improving customer service while keeping its physical plant strong.

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S. The winglet contributes to lower fuel consumption.

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Bombardier CRJ Improvements Approved by Canadian U.S. Regulatory Authorities Ahead of Schedule

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Bombardier, CRJ, CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ 900 are trademarks of
Bombardier Inc.

That's why Rose also expressed appreciation to the Governor for Caltrans
considering a $155 million allocation to add a third rail line and
additional overpasses between Los Angeles and Fullerton.

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" About $600 million of
BNSF's 2006 capital program will be used to acquire 310 low-emissions
locomotives, many of which will operate through California .

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