EMERGENCY: To report imminent danger to human health or damage to property such as a disabled vehicle on a railroad grade crossing, immediately call (800) 338 4750 and request the Chief Dispatcher.

Pre-Arranged Crossing Assistance Number

To pre-arrange a safe crossing of a low, slow or oversized vehicle across any Montana Rail Link track, please follow these steps:

• Call (800) 338 4750 a minimum of seven (7) days prior to your proposed crossing move
• Be prepared to provide a description of the crossing location and a return telephone number, fax number, and/or email address
• If a railroad representative is unable to assist you immediately, a return call, fax, or email will be provided within four (4) days of your initial call to discuss the details of your crossing move

On-line resources are available to assist you in developing a description of the crossing location. These include a Montana Rail Link system map, available at www.montanarail.com (under General Information) and various maps available from the Montana Department of Transportation at www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/maps/ and from the Idaho Department of Transportation at www.state.id.us/aboutidaho/maps.html

Operation Lifesaver

This national, non-profit education and awareness program dedicated to ending collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings has a large catalogue of resources, including safety presentations, which are available to all interested parties. To learn more about the Operation Lifesaver organization please visit them online at www.oli.org or in Montana call 406-862-6564 and in Idaho call 208-236-5626.