BNSF sees full-year EPS growth in low single digits

CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNI.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Tuesday it expects full-year 2007 earnings per share growth in the low single digits on an adjusted basis.

In a presentation on the company's web site, BNSF also said that it expects its capital commitments to decrease by $100 million to $2.55 billion.

The Ft. Worth, Texas-based railroad also said it expects earnings per share growth of around 5 percent in the third quarter.

(Reporting by Nick Carey)

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