Citizens for Rail Security

In 2006, BNSF was an industry leader in developing the first community-based rail fan reporting program called Citizens for Rail Security (CRS). Since inception, more than 6,525 rail fans have joined CRS in helping protect the railroad by reporting security violations, trespassers or unusual occurrences. Today, BNSF is broadening that effort by further educating community and legislative groups, police authorities and schools on rail security and how citizens can help.

As part of this education program, a DVD will be distributed to help communities understand the vitality railroads bring to the economy and who and what to report to either the local or railroad police. When possible, BNSF Resource Protection Officers will also make presentations to groups on railroad safety or security in addition to providing the DVDs.