BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
401(K) PLAN FOR TCU EMPLOYEES
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in registration statement Nos. 33-62829 and 333-135894 of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 28, 2007, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the BNSF Railway Company 401(k) Plan for TCU Employees for the year ended December 31, 2006.
/s/ Whitley Penn LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
June 28, 2007