Community
IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONTANA RAIL LINK TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE. As one of Montana’s major employers, we provide jobs for workers living in towns all along our route, and we promote the well-being of these communities, seeking to be a responsible neighbor.
We realize that the success we enjoy as a company is due to the strong work ethic, talents and professionalism of our employees, and we are grateful for their efforts. Montana Rail Link employees contribute significantly to the communities in which they live by donating their time, financial resources and expertise to help hundreds of community-based organizations they are passionate about.
Our Communities
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation is the major philanthropic organization for The Washington Companies and the Washington family. Funding for the Foundation comes from personal contributions from the Washington Family and the annual contributions from The Washington Companies.
The Foundation supports a broad spectrum of worthy organizations benefiting at-risk youth, economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and families, and those with special needs.
INVESTING IN PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.
Training For First Responders
AT MRL safety always comes first. As a part of that commitment, MRL provides community-based first responder training free of charge. In the last three years, MRL has provided training for over 900 first responders.

OPERATION LIFESAVER
Operation Lifesaver is an international, non-profit education and awareness program. MRL employs Operation Lifesaver trained and certified volunteer speakers who provide free safety presentations for various professions and for all age groups in an effort to increase public safety around railroad tracks. Presentations are typically an hour in length and can be tailored to the audience, whether it be a kindergarten class or log truck drivers. To request a presentation, please get in touch!
EDUCATION
The program seeks to educate both drivers and pedestrians to make safe decisions at crossing and around railroad tracks.
ENFORCEMENT
Operation Lifesaver promotes active enforcement of traffic laws relating to crossing signs, signals and private property laws related to trespassing.
ENGINEERING
Operation Lifesaver encourages continued engineering research and innovation to improve the safety of railroad crossings.