AskRail safety app now ready for mobile users

Railinc, a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, recently announced that its AskRail app is now available for download through the Apple and Google Play stores. The AskRail app, initially rolled out in October of 2014, provides immediate information to first responders about what types of hazardous materials rail cars are carrying, allowing emergency responders to more easily access and update the app on their mobile devices.

The AskRail App’s mobile interface allows emergency responders to search for data about the contents of both individual rail cars and the entire train. The app also provides emergency contact information for all Class I railroads, as well as for Amtrak. All North American Class I railroads currently use AskRail.

As part of its announcement, Railinc noted that AskRail versions installed prior to Aug. 30 will no longer work as of Sept. 30. The new version should be downloaded from the app stores.