Portland’s Most Relatable Enemy: The Freight Train Horn
If there’s one thing that unites Portlanders, it’s the universal frustration with freight trains. The blaring horn, the endless line of cars, and the agonizing wait at blocked crossings—it’s enough to spark anger, impatience, and the occasional bout of rash driving. Staring at a freight train feels like staring into the abyss: endless, unchanging, and completely out of your control. Rush hour traffic is bad enough without an unexpected delay throwing off your entire schedule. And for emergency responders, delivery drivers, and anyone on a tight timeline, every second counts. Nowhere is this more evident than at SE Division & 12th, a notorious crossing where commuters have struggled for years with no real solution—until now.
Meet TrainSnap—your new ally in the age-old battle against train delays. With real-time crossing status updates at your fingertips, you’ll never be caught off guard again. Whether you're heading to work, picking up the kids, or making a critical delivery, TrainSnap keeps you one step ahead. Launch the app to see what’s happening right away, or unlock its full potential by marking your most-used crossings as favorites and setting up instant notifications.
If time is money, stop wasting it at train crossings. Stay informed, stay ahead, and take back control of your commute with TrainSnap today.
Where do we go from here?
While we've solved one of the most frustrating daily challenges for Portland commuters, we’re not stopping here. This isn’t just a Portland problem—it’s a national issue. Across the country, drivers face the same unexpected delays, wasted time, and mounting frustration. TrainSnap aims to be the leading provider of relief nationwide.
But one step at a time. Step one is solving it for my fellow Portlanders. And with your support, we can train our guns on something bigger. (Pun definitely intended.)
We’re also committed to constantly improving. More features, smarter alerts, and better integrations are on the way to make TrainSnap even more powerful. As we grow, our focus remains on expansion—bringing real-time train tracking to more cities, more crossings, and more commuters in need of a solution.
Together, we’re transforming how Portlanders—and soon, commuters everywhere—navigate train delays. Join us in making traffic frustration a thing of the past.