How to Stop a Train from the Track Level

Have you ever wondered what you should do if you get stuck on a railway track or see something blocking the line? This is what to do:

Get everyone out the vehicle and as far away from the tracks as possible.

Remove the obstruction if possible, but only if there is no train approaching. At a crossing with lights and or barriers where the lights are not flashing, there is no train approaching for the time being. Once the lights begin to flash, you may have as little as 30 seconds to react.

Should you be unable to remove the obstruction, locate the emergency/contact phone if at a crossing, lift phone and wait for a response. Talk clearly giving only relavent information - 'Vehicle (or whatever else) fouling railway line at xxxx block all lines with immediate affect.'

Warn other vehicles of the danger and advise them to stay away.

Telephone the emergency services at the same time as the above, giving them a road number as well.

Tips

• If in doubt, get as far away from the tracks as possible and stay away.