Rail Safety
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:34
Rail Safety
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Rail Safety
The Commercial Transportation Law establishes general safety requirements for track, facilities and equipment belonging to rail carriers within Illinois, and gives the Commission jurisdiction to administer and enforce those requirements. Functions of the Commission's Rail Safety Section include:
Manage crossing safety projects paid, in part, by the Grade Crossing Protection Fund;
Engineering oversight of all safety improvements and/or modifications to the State's public highway/rail crossings;
Inspection of all Railroad track in the State for defects which could cause train derailments;
Oversight of all Railroad hazardous material shipments through the State, including radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel;
Engineering oversight of all improvements/modifications to highway traffic signal systems interconnected with Railroad warning devices;
Implementation of Illinois' Operation Lifesaver public education campaign; and
Investigation of highway/rail collisions and other rail related incidents that occur in Illinois.
General Information
IL Rail Statistics and Facts
Illinois Rail Safety Information and Data
3 E's Concentration Areas
Grade Crossing Search Map
Railroad Emergency Contacts
Rail Contacts
Safety Tips
Find the Blue & White Sign
Track Safety Basics
Railroad Safety Flyer
Programs and Services
Crossing & Collision Statistics in Illinois
Crossing Safety Improvement Program
Hazardous Materials on Railroads in Illinois
Inspection Programs
IL Rail Safety Education & Operation Lifesaver
File RR Safety Complaint
Public Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter
Resource Guides
Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) Resource Guide
Gross Revenue Tax Return for Public Utilities and Rail Carriers
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Enforcement Manual
ICC Rail Brochure
IL Legal Authority & Administrative Rules
IL Administrative Codes Rail Carrier Guide
Pedestrian-Rail Grade Crossing Guidelines
Traffic Signal Preemption Guidelines
Forms and Applications
Form 1: Proposal 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(b) and (c)
Form 2: Notice 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(d)
Form 3: Petition 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(e)
Application for Highway-Rail Crossing Funding
Contact Us
ICC.RailSafety@illinois.gov
217-782-7660
Operation Lifesaver
Rail Safety & Education
Illinois Commerce Commission
527 E. Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701
For media inquiries, please direct questions, or interview request in writing to:
Cayli Baker
ICC Director of Communications
cayli.baker@illinois.gov
773-965-5032.
Home
Rail Safety
The Commercial Transportation Law establishes general safety requirements for track, facilities and equipment belonging to rail carriers within Illinois, and gives the Commission jurisdiction to administer and enforce those requirements. Functions of the Commission's Rail Safety Section include:
Manage crossing safety projects paid, in part, by the Grade Crossing Protection Fund;
Engineering oversight of all safety improvements and/or modifications to the State's public highway/rail crossings;
Inspection of all Railroad track in the State for defects which could cause train derailments;
Oversight of all Railroad hazardous material shipments through the State, including radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel;
Engineering oversight of all improvements/modifications to highway traffic signal systems interconnected with Railroad warning devices;
Implementation of Illinois' Operation Lifesaver public education campaign; and
Investigation of highway/rail collisions and other rail related incidents that occur in Illinois.
General Information
IL Rail Statistics and Facts
Illinois Rail Safety Information and Data
3 E's Concentration Areas
Grade Crossing Search Map
Railroad Emergency Contacts
Rail Contacts
Safety Tips
Find the Blue & White Sign
Track Safety Basics
Railroad Safety Flyer
Programs and Services
Crossing & Collision Statistics in Illinois
Crossing Safety Improvement Program
Hazardous Materials on Railroads in Illinois
Inspection Programs
IL Rail Safety Education & Operation Lifesaver
File RR Safety Complaint
Public Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter
Resource Guides
Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) Resource Guide
Gross Revenue Tax Return for Public Utilities and Rail Carriers
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Enforcement Manual
ICC Rail Brochure
IL Legal Authority & Administrative Rules
IL Administrative Codes Rail Carrier Guide
Pedestrian-Rail Grade Crossing Guidelines
Traffic Signal Preemption Guidelines
Forms and Applications
Form 1: Proposal 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(b) and (c)
Form 2: Notice 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(d)
Form 3: Petition 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1535.400(e)
Application for Highway-Rail Crossing Funding
Contact Us
ICC.RailSafety@illinois.gov
217-782-7660
Operation Lifesaver
Rail Safety & Education
Illinois Commerce Commission
527 E. Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701
For media inquiries, please direct questions, or interview request in writing to:
Cayli Baker
ICC Director of Communications
cayli.baker@illinois.gov
773-965-5032.