Rail & Transit Safety
The Rail & Transit Safety Section is responsible for safety at all public highway-rail crossings in Colorado, and is the State Safety Oversight Agency for rail fixed guideway systems. The Section conducts on-site safety inspections, accident investigations, and performs a complete audit of all transit agencies rail fixed guideway systems every three years.
Freight & Heavy Rail Safety
The Public Utilities Commission has primary jurisdiction over all public highway-rail crossings, including opening, closing, upgrading, signalizing, construction of overpasses or underpasses, and the allocation of costs.
The Office of Rail Safety was established in 2024 to ensure freight, passenger, community and environmental rail safety in the state for the state’s unique and delicate terrain, its headwaters, its communities, and its rail workers.
Freight & Heavy Rail Safety Resources
TO REPORT ANY HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING ISSUES
Call the railroad directly at the phone number shown on the blue Emergency Notification Sign posted at the crossing.
