Karen French

Karen French is a Rail Traffic Controller at BNSF Railway with experience in the railroad industry. She began her career with BNSF in 2006, working in an office setting as a Train Dispatcher.2 In this role, she gained knowledge of how the logistics industry is used across various sectors.

As a Rail Traffic Controller, Karen's responsibilities likely include:

1. Controlling and directing the movement of trains
2. Authorizing occupancy of main tracks and sidings for train operations and maintenance
3. Communicating with railroad personnel about train and track information
4. Scheduling train routing to ensure safe and timely meets
5. Protecting engineering forces during maintenance activities
6. Managing unplanned events to ensure safety of the public, employees, and railroad property
7. Maintaining records of train movements and other events1

Rail Traffic Controllers play a critical role in railroad operations, often described as similar to Air Traffic Controllers but for trains. They must make quick decisions under pressure while maintaining calm and thinking clearly.3

Karen's experience in this role has likely given her a deep understanding of railroad operations, safety protocols, and the complex logistics involved in managing rail traffic across BNSF's extensive network.