Report a problem - contacts for signal malfunction
Signal malfunctions should be reported to the railroad
responsible for the signal. At signalized crossings,
the crossing number and an
emergency contact number are posted on the signal house. If unsure what railroad
to call, contact the local law enforcement agency.
Printable version of contacts for signal
malfunctions and emergencies
| Rail | During Office hours* | After hours |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak |
No responsibility for signal malfunctions. Signals are maintained by the owner or operator of the track (BNSF Railway Co. in Iowa). |
|
| Appanoose County Community Railroad | 641-437-7029 or 641- 437-7118 |
641-895-7642 |
| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | 800-626-0319
or 515-432-5047 |
515-433-0524 (Boone Co. Sheriff) |
| Burlington Junction Railway Co. | No signals | |
| BNSF Railway Co. |
800-832-5452 (24 hour) |
|
| CBEC Railway Inc. | 800-321-3891 (24 hour) | |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. (CRANDIC) |
319-786-3645 (24 hour) |
|
| Cedar River Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) |
877-333-7989 (24 hour) |
|
| Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) |
877-333-7989 (24 hour) |
|
| D & I Railroad Co. |
605-334-5000, |
605-351-6168 If no response, then 605-351-4150 |
| D & W Railroad (Operated by Iowa Northern Railway Co.) |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad |
800-339-1080 (24 hour) |
|
| Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. |
800-321-3891 (24 hour) |
|
| Iowa Northern Railway Co. |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Iowa River Railroad |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
After 5 p.m. |
| Iowa Traction Railroad Co. |
No signals |
|
| Keokuk Junction Railroad Co. |
Signals maintained by BNSF, call BNSF at |
|
| Norfolk and Southern Railway Co. |
800-453-2530 (24 hour) |
|
| Union Pacific Railroad |
800-848-8715 (Choose option 2) (24 hour) |
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*If no response at the daytime number,
call the after hours number. |
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