BNSF Railroad Radio Fargo 🇺🇸

BNSF Railway relies on radio communication for train movements, particularly in the busy rail hub of Fargo, North Dakota. Standardized VHF frequencies around 160-161 MHz are used. Key channels include Road Channels for dispatcher-train communication, Yard Channels for switching, Maintenance Channels, and channels for End-of-Train Devices. Common frequencies in Fargo include AAR Channel 44 (160.770 MHz), AAR Channel 46 (160.800 MHz), AAR Channel 66 (161.100 MHz), and AAR Channel 72 (161.220 MHz). Content includes train IDs, locations, track warrants, meet orders, and defect detector alerts. A scanner capable of receiving VHF frequencies is needed. RadioReference.com provides frequency updates. Understanding railroad lingo is beneficial.