AskRail7.4.0 - App Store

The AskRail app is a hazardous materials safety tool for first responders who are first on scene or directly support the first on scene in the event of a rail incident. Access to certain features, including the ability to query railcar contents based on an equipment number, is restricted to authorized personnel.

To obtain authorization to use the restricted features, you must assert that you are a first responder, provide information about your emergency response agency, and identify a supervisor who can attest to your first responder duties. You also must obtain sponsorship from a Class I railroad. This process may take up to several weeks.

AskRail is a collaborative effort among all North American Class I railroads, the Association of American Railroads, Railinc Corp., and the Transportation Technology Center, Inc.

For more information about AskRail please visit: www.askrail.us.

Version History Descriptions displayed for car statuses
Additional information provided for cars when available
Enhancements to file exports
2 additional filters added 7.4.0 Jul 15 A pop-up message is displayed when there is a new version of the app available.
A pop-up message is displayed upon email verification for a revoked user.
Option available for users to export files as CSV or PDF. 7.2.0 09/08/2025 AskRail 7.0.0 is now available for approved users!

What's New?
1. Enable push notifications to ensure you are notified when action is required
2. Users can now manage their devices when adding a new device that exceeds their device limit
3. Minor bug fixes 7.0.0 10/31/2024 Minor bug fixes. 6.4.5 07/16/2024 ERG guides and isolation zones are based on 2024 PHMSA published data. 6.4.4 06/25/2024 This release includes minor bug fixes and enhanced error messages. AskRail continues to support Emergency Communication Centers. 6.4.3 12/12/2023 This release allows first responders to designate their searches as training, includes minor bug fixes, and updates to the SERTC training consist. AskRail continues to support Emergency Communication Centers. 6.4.2 10/31/2023 This release includes minor bug fixes and security enhancements. AskRail continues to support Emergency Communication Centers. 6.4.1 07/31/2023 This release includes minor bug fixes and enhancements. Emergency Communication Centers can now use the AskRail app under their own category. 6.4.0 05/23/2023 This release will include the most recent updates to the 2020 PHMSA Isolation Zone data. Updates were also made to the End User License Agreement. 6.2.2 03/07/2023 Rail Mile Posts and Rail Crossings are now displayed on the isolation zone map for easier access to incidents involving rail.
You can now sort your devices and easily identify the current device.
The access type is accurately displayed on the profile page.
Improved registration process. 6.2.1 12/13/2022 · You can now export the View Train data as a CSV file
· Manage your devices easier using the new Device Name field on the Registration page
· Distinguish devices by Device Name when using the Manage Devices page
· Experience easier device management with Device Name and Status fields on the Manage Devices page
· A banner will display for UP train data describing the order of equipment
· French users will experience a more accurate translation on all pages
· Class I hazardous materials are now also available in the hazardous materials sections 6.1.0 11/16/2021 - Major framework and security updates
- Stability improvements
- New banner indicating when no consist is available 6.0.1 07/16/2021 -PHMSA ERG 2020 updates integrated
-Materials with potential to polymerize highlighted in ERG
-Support Contact information on key screens, including registration, about, and profile
-Internal logic updates for information displayed
-Fixes for iOS 14 releases 5.1.0 12/09/2020 Security and Framework Updates 5.0.0 06/02/2020 -Expanded the Railroad Contact Info screen to include all available railroad contact phone numbers instead of just the Class I contacts
-Added traction motor type details, AC or DC, to Car Lookup and train views. 4.2.0 09/26/2019 - Support for latest Operating System version
- Added links to training videos in “About” section 4.1.6 11/07/2018 - Plume Modeling
- Location Search
- Snap To Container Consist Search 4.1.2 05/16/2018 - Plume Modeling
- Address Search
- Snap to Container Consist Search 4.1.0 05/15/2018 - Bug fixes 4.0.39 04/24/2018 - Placard Reference
- Device Management
- Small Bug Fixes 4.0.35 12/13/2017 - Minor Bug Fixes 4.0.24 08/28/2017 •Location-based mapping feature with isolation zone display and relevant points of interest such as schools and medical facilities
•Isolation zone calculator that leverages Emergency Response Guidebook data
•Bug fixes 4.0.3 08/16/2017 This release features additional hazardous material information for the initial response of a rail incident, including packing group, technical name, locomotive fuel tank capacity, as well as placard and rail car images, along with some minor bug fixes. 3.0.1 12/15/2016 This release features additional hazardous material information for the initial response of a rail incident, including packing group, technical name, locomotive fuel tank capacity, as well as placard and rail car images. 3.0 11/29/2016