Signal malfunctions should be reported to the railroad responsible for the signal. At signalized crossings, the crossing number and an emergency contact number are posted on the signal house. If unsure what railroad to call, contact the local law enforcement agency.
Printable version of contacts for signal malfunctions and emergencies
| Rail | During Office hours* | After Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | No responsibility for signal malfunctions. Signals are maintained by the owner or operator of the track (BNSF Railway Co. in Iowa). | |
| Appanoose County Community Railroad | 641-437-7029 or 641- 437-7118 | 641-895-7642 |
| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | 800-626-0319 or 515-432-5047 | 515-433-0524 (Boone Co. Sheriff) |
| Burlington Junction Railway Co. | No signals | |
| BNSF Railway Co. | 800-832-5452 (24 hour) | |
| CBEC Railway Inc. | 800-321-3891 (24 hour) | |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. (CRANDIC) | 319-786-3645 (24 hour) | |
| Cedar River Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) | 877-333-7989 (24 hour) | |
| Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) | 877-333-7989 (24 hour) | |
| D & I Railroad Co. | 605-334-5000, ext. 132 | 605-351-6168 If no response, then 605-351-4150 |
| D & W Railroad (Operated by Iowa Northern Railway Co.) | 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 800-392-3342 | After 11 p.m. 641-435-4016 or 319-404-5198 |
| Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad | 800-339-1080 (24 hour) | |
| Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. | 800-321-3891 (24 hour) | |
| Iowa Northern Railway Co. | 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 800-392-3342 | After 11 p.m. 641-435-4016 or 319-404-5198 |
| Iowa River Railroad | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 641-858-6056 or 641-858-6053 | After 5 p.m. 641-751-5105 |
| Iowa Traction Railroad Co. | No signals | |
| Keokuk Junction Railroad Co. | Signals maintained by BNSF, call BNSF at 800-832-5452 (24 hour) | |
| Norfolk and Southern Railway Co. | 800-453-2530 (24 hour) | |
| Union Pacific Railroad | 800-848-8715 (Choose option 2) (24 hour) | |
| *If no response at the daytime number, call the after hours number. | ||