Rail Safety Matters

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The Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) sign provides important contact details at every highway-rail grade crossing. It allows the public to quickly reach the railroad in charge and identify the exact crossing if an emergency occurs.

Trespassing is the top cause of rail-related deaths in the United States, with over 500 fatalities each year. It’s against the law to enter private railroad property except at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.

Accidents at highway-rail grade crossings—where roads and railroad tracks meet at the same level—are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in the United States. Each year, over 2,000 incidents and around 200 fatalities occur at these crossings nationwide.