UDOT

The purpose of UDOT’s Rail Division is to oversee and improve safety for transit systems and all public highway-rail grade crossings. 

To achieve these purposes the Rail Division:

• Administers Diagnostics.
• Inventories every public crossing in the state every three years.
• Manages rail related standard drawings, specifications, and special provisions.
• Assists project teams with agreements and railroad coordination.

The Rail Division also administers UDOT’s Federal Section 130 funds, State Railroad Crossing Safety Grants program, and the Rail Ombudsman.

See the Diangostics section below to request a new grade crossing, modifications to existing grade crossings, or closure of a crossing.

Report a blocked or rough crossing directly to the Railroad Company using the Railroad Company links below.

Contact Information

Brad Palmer, P.E.
Rail Division Director
Email:  bgpalmer@utah.gov
Office: (801) 965-4535

Rail Division Mailing Address
Utah Department of Transportation
Attention: Rail Division
P.O. Box 143200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3200