Blocked Crossings, Broken System—Share Your Experience

 

Your Story Can Help Transform the Rail System

Freight trains run through our communities every day—but too often, the railroad workers and the people who live alongside them are ignored.

Have you been stuck waiting at a crossing while a mile-long train blocks emergency access?
Has your neighborhood dealt with constant noise, pollution, or safety risks from hazardous materials?
Have you seen how railroad decisions—made for profit, not people—impact workers, families, and entire towns?

We want to hear from you.

Share your railroad story

 

Why Your Story Matters

For too long, the largest freight railroads have prioritized profit over public safety, service, and accountability. Under policies like Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR), communities face:

  • Longer trains and blocked crossings
  • Increased derailment risks
  • Cuts to staffing and safety measures
  • Dangerous transport of hazardous materials through populated areas

Your story helps us:

  • Expose the real impacts of the current system
  • Build public pressure for change
  • Advocate for a publicly owned and operated rail system that puts people first


Imagine a Different Future

A public rail system could mean:

  • Safe, reliable operations with proper staffing
  • Shorter, more manageable trains
  • Accountability to the communities railroads pass through
  • Investment in infrastructure that serves the public—not just shareholders

This isn’t just possible—it’s necessary.

Share Your Experience

Use the form below to tell us:

  • What you’ve experienced in your community
  • How freight rail has affected your daily life
  • What changes you want to see

You can share as much or as little as you’d like. Personal stories, specific incidents, or ongoing concerns—all of it matters.

Together, we can build the case for a rail system that works for all of us.

Share your story now

Your Privacy Matters

We will never sell your personal information. Your story may be used (with your permission) to support advocacy, organizing, and public education efforts. You may choose to remain anonymous.