Iowa Rail

Railroad contacts

The following contacts are provided as a courtesy by the Rail Transportation Bureau. Personnel changes at railroads may occur without the department’s knowledge. Consult the Web sites of individual railroads for additional contact information. We may also be able to assist in finding an appropriate contact for a specific issue not listed.

	Type of contact*	Why you would contact
	Emergency or Critical Situations	False activation of a crossing gate Signal lights or gates not functioning Railroad signs or signals  missing or damaged Vehicle stalled or stuck on crossing Impediment on tracks Damage to tracks Suspicious behavior on or near a railroad Trespassing on railroad property Train blocking a crossing
	Community Concerns	Notify railroad of events, parades or community activities Concerns about interactions between the community and the railroads
	Industrial Development and Intermodal	Add or explore the feasibility of adding rail service Development of new or expanded rail-served facilities Planning for rail-served industrial parks
	Public Works Contacts	Rough crossing surfaces Railroad construction Roadway  construction near or involving railroad right of way
	General or Government Affairs	State, county or city issues Referral to railroad personnel not listed here
	Quiet Zone	Considerations and requirements for the establishment of a quiet zone by a city or county