Montana Rail Link

The Montana Rail Link (MRL) operated rail lines in Montana. Montana Rail Link discontinued all active rail operations as of January 1, 2024. BNSF Railway Company has assumed operations across the former MRL lines on the newly-designated MRL Subdivision of the Montana Division of BNSF. MRL will retain and administer certain non-operational branch line corridors.

Partner Category

We partner with these groups to help them conduct their commercial activities in a way that best promotes conservation.

Other Partners

Here are just a few of our National Partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Partnership Services

Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.