The Public Service Commission (Commission), to the extent consistent with federal law, maintains jurisdiction over certain activities/operations of all railroads who operate within the state of North Dakota. Additionally, the Commission's Rail Safety Program serves the public and railroad employees by implementing engineering, education and compliance programs that reduce deaths, injuries and property damage on or around railroads.
Click on a link below to learn more about the Commission's roles in these areas
Safety Resources
- Blocked Crossings - Learn about and report blocked crossings
- Safety Near Railroad Tracks - Walking, Driving & Photography
- Emergency Notification System (ENS) and Grade Crossings - What you need to know!
Meetings, Historical Data, and Statistics
- Railroad Annual Reports - Access and read railroad annual reports submitted to the Commission
North Dakota Railroads
| Report an Emergency | General Phone | Contact Name | Phone Number | Email Address | |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) | 1-800-832-5452 | Amy McBeth | 763-782 -3212 | amy.mcbeth@bnsf.com | |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)/Soo Line | 1-800-716-9132 | 1-800-766-7912 | Larry Lloyd | 224-373-1746 | larry.lloyd@cpkcr.com |
| Dakota Northern Railroad (DN) | 1-855-948-0319 | 218-281-4704 | Jason Bierwerth | 218-281-4704 | mnnjb@kbninc.net |
| Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western (DMVW) | 1-877-398-9642 | 701-223-9282 | Randy Aden | 701-595-7117 | raden@dmvwrr.com |
| Northern Plains Railroad (NPR) | 1-800-747-4919 | 1-855-567-7245 | Todd Gullickson | 701-740-7844 | todd_gullickson@nprail.com |
| Red River Valley & Western (RRVW) | 218-643-4994 | 701-642-8257 | Dan Zink | 701-642-8257 | dan.zink@rrvw.net |
- Association of American Railroads
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe
- CP Rail/Soo Line
- Red River Valley & Western Railroad
- Surface Transportation Board
- Operation Lifesaver of the Dakotas
- Operation Lifesaver Main
- Association of State Rail Safety Managers
- North Dakota Freight & Rail Plan and Other Information
- Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
- Federal Railroad Administration