Mission Statement

The mission of Citizens for Rail Safety, Inc. (CRS) is to improve the safety, security and capacity of our railroads through public education and research. CRS' objective is to be "the source" of information on all aspects of rail safety, security and capacity for the public, and private sectors. Through academic research, monitoring and reporting on railroad accidents, and published recommendations, CRS seeks to provide the accurate and timely information needed to elevate rail safety as a national priority.



Support CRS research and outreach, and also receive:
CRS quarterly newsletter, On Track
Executive summaries of all research studies
Email alerts with important rail safety news
Invitations to non-paid CRS events
And More!

Corporate Sponsorship
Citizens for Rail Safety is the public source for rail safety news. Help support our mission to improve rail safety, security, and capacity with a corporate sponsorship. We are funded through member dues. Please contact Executive Director Patricia Abbate for more information.