AskRail®
The AskRail® app is a safety tool that provides first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying so they can make an informed decision about how to respond to a rail emergency. AskRail is a backup resource if information from the train conductor or train consist is not available.
Benefits of AskRail®
- Use a simple railcar ID search to see whether a railcar on a train is carrying hazardous materials
- View the contents of the entire train
- View emergency contact information for all Class I railroads and Amtrak
- Access information from the North American Emergency Response Guidebook
- Map feature provides isolation zone and points of interest (street or satellite view)
- Available in English and French
Access to the App
- Download the app from the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or download the Windows Desktop Application at www.askrail.us.
- Complete the registration process in the app on your device.
- You will receive an email notification once your registration has been approved. The approval process may take up to several weeks.
- Once you have been approved to use the app, the app will become fully functional and ready for use.
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