Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-211220 on Form S-3 of our report dated February 24, 2017, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC and subsidiaries, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Fort Worth, Texas

February 24, 2017

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