Committed to
Railway Safety
Working to prevent deaths and injuries
at railroad crossings and along railways.
2022
Thank You for Joining the DRSC for the 2022 Virtual Safety Summit
DuPage Railroad Safety Council Goal:
50% Reduction in the Total Number of Railway-Related Fatalities in 10 Years (2016-2026)
The following conclusions can be derived from the 7-year 2012-2018 average railroad-related fatalities.
- Trespasser fatalities and suicides represent more than 70% of all rail-related fatalities.
- Highway-railroad crossing fatalities represent slightly less than 25% of all rail-related fatalities.
Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety
How to Stop a Train with Your Cell Phone
You can stop a train with your cell phone. If your car is stopped on the tracks or you notice the gates are broken or malfunctioning (e.g., the gates are “pumping” up and down, some gates at the intersection are up and others are down, or have been down for 10 or 15...
If Your Car is on the Tracks, and a Train Comes, RRRUUUNNN! But in What Direction?
If your car is on the tracks, and the highway-railroad signals activate or you see a train’s headlight, RRRUUUNN! But in which of the following direction would you run? Why? Hint: There is only one correct answer and it is not 1. Click "Read More" to find the...
In 2021, the DRSC supported passage of legislation in the Illinois General Assembly to allow funding for safety treatments to deter trespassing on railroads away from highway- railroad crossings.
This new law will save lives and help prevent injuries. Most rail safety measures addressed hazards that were located directly at highway-railroad grade crossings. However, since 1997, more deaths occur on railroad rights-of-way, away from crossings than at actual grade crossings.
Rail Safety News
“In a statement on Monday, the agency said the money would fund trespassing and suicide prevention grants and include educational outreach aimed at reducing railroad-related suicides.
“The grants are targeted toward communities and states with high occurrence rates of trespassing and casualties….” .
“In a statement on Monday, the agency said the money would fund trespassing and suicide prevention grants and include educational outreach aimed at reducing railroad-related suicides.
“The grants are targeted toward communities and states with high occurrence rates of trespassing and casualties….” .