Waze, the popular navigation app, now alerts drivers when they are approaching a rail crossing. Drivers using versions 4.61 or higher of Waze will now see a banner alerting them to upcoming crossings, encouraging them to approach with caution. This feature is unique to Waze and puts drivers’ safety first, helping them remain aware of the potential risks associated with driving over railroad crossings.

The decision to add crossing alerts to the Waze map follows input from the US Senate, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the US Federal Railroad Administration, the Railway Association of Canada, Operation Lifesaver Canada, CN and other rail organizations, who provided vital data to add railway crossings to the Waze map in the US and Canada.

The result is a cross-industry, cross-sector collaboration, with Waze and the community working together. For the team at CN, it was a great opportunity to help Waze build its highway-railroad intersections database and to remain open for further sharing of crossing attributes that can contribute to safety and driver awareness. This initiative aligns with CN’s strategic agenda to use advanced technology and innovation as a key driver of value and growth for the Company.