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Safety Advisory Notice: Encouraging the Use of Real-Time Train Consist Info in 911 Call Centers

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PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice - 9-1-1 Call Centers.pdf (293.19 KB)

PHMSA encourages 9-1-1 call centers—including both emergency communications centers and public safety answering points—to download, register, train on, and use available technologies, such as the AskRail® application (AskRail app or application), that are designed to provide critical information to first responders in the event of a rail incident.

Effective Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023
Issued Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023