BLOCKED CROSSINGS

Blocked Crossing Evaluation & Remediation

Defeat those frustrating grade crossing challenges with hard data on your side. RailState shines a light on when, where, and how long trains block road crossings in your communities.

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Prioritize With Real Data

No more relying on complaints alone. RailState sensors installed near grade crossings give you the tools to measure blocked crossing risk and duration so you know where to target interventions.

  • Accurate train length, speed, and passing duration data
  • Comprehensive data on impact by time of day
  • Network performance measures allow for  multiple crossings covered by a single device
Blocked Crossing Duration

Unblock Traffic Flow Strategically

Long trains don’t have to mean long delays. RailState’s Network Intelligence provides identifies trains headed to crossings well before they cause any traffic delays. With advanced detection, you can reroute drivers or emergency responders before a crossing is occupied.

  • Local warnings for incoming trains and crossing duration
  • Connect rail alerts with traffic signal systems for smarter detours
  • Keep emergency response routes clear and informed in real-time

Demonstrate Real Progress Publicly

Show your community you’re taking action, backed by data. By demonstrating data-driven progress on blocked crossings, you build public trust.

  • Invest taxpayer funding in the areas that will have the greatest impact
  • Share progress updates with residents using clear and factual metrics
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to solving a top community frustration
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Our Coverage Area

We have completed coverage across Canada, the US-Canada border, the US-Mexico border, and we are quickly expanding  across the United States.

  • Blue: Up to 4 years of data history
  • Green: Coming online within the next 90 days

Latest Insights

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Container Crunch Canada: Tackling Increased Dwell, March 2025

Through March 25, RailState data showed increased train volume and larger trains across CN’s network to address the influx of containers. CPKC, on the other hand, has made fewer changes in train volumes or train size.
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Chart of Trains from the US and Canada since February 1

Cross-Border Rail Volumes – March 5, 2025

The volume of railcars moving across the border from Canada has grown even more than train volumes. This is true across most commodity types, with the most recent 7-day average volumes up 17-31% above their 30-day average. 
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Chart of Trains from the US and Canada since February 1

Cross-Border Rail Volumes – March 4, 2025

RailState, the industry's only provider of rail network intelligence independently monitors cross-border train movements in real-time. With tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico going into effect today, we're monitoring the impacts to the rail supply chain as they happen.
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Chart of Trains from the US and Canada since February 1

Cross-Border Rail Volumes – March 3, 2025

March 3 Update - Cross-border rail volumes across the US-CAN border fell over the weekend. Autorack volume from the US into Mexico remained high through the weekend.
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Chart of Trains from the US and Canada since February 1

Cross-Border Rail Volumes – March 2, 2025

March 2 Update - Train volumes from Canada fall. Autorack volume from the US into Mexico spike.
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Chart of Trains from the US and Canada since February 1

Cross-Border Rail Volumes – March 1, 2025

Train volumes from Canada have grown 14% over the 30-day average, and autorack volumes are up 48%.
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