Rail Safety

The commission's Rail Safety Program serves the public and railroad employees by implementing engineering, education and compliance programs that reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage on or around railroads.

About Us

• About the Rail Safety Program

File a Complaint 

• Blocked Crossing
• Other Complaint

Railroad Information

• Companies Operating in Washington
• Railroad Crossing Inventory
• Rail Crash Statistics
• More Rail Regulation Info...

Rail News and Notices

• Community Impact Notices
• Read Recent News Headlines

Safety

• State Action Plan
• Accident Reporting
• Emergency Notification System
• First-Class Cities

Inspections

• Public Crossings
• Private Crossings
• Restricted Clearances
• Walkways
• Sanitation
• Minimum Train Crew Size

Grant Programs

• UTC: Grade Crossing Protective Fund Grants
• WSDOT: Highway Safety Improvement Program Call for Projects | WSDOT
• Federal Railroad Administration: Grants and Loans

Stopping Requirements at Railroad Crossings

• When to Stop at Railroad Crossings

Education Programs

• Operation Lifesaver