What to do if railroad crossing is malfunctioning?
How do I report malfunctioning crossing gates and lights or a vehicle stalled at a crossing? You should call BNSF’s emergency number at 800-832-5452 to report any railroad emergency, including the false activation of gates and lights.
What to do when a railroad does not have signals?
When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes.
How do railroad crossing sensors work?
The basic signal consists of flashing red lights, a crossbuck and a bell, attached to a mast. At most crossings, the signals will activate about 30 seconds before the train arrives. The gates will rise and the signals will shut off once the end of the train clears the island circuit.
How do I report a malfunction of grade crossing warning devices?
If a malfunctioning signal is noted, the public should report it via the Union Pacific Grade Crossing Hot Line (1-800-848-8715). Since physics makes it impossible to stop a moving train in a short distance, the public must always take extreme care when approaching a train track.
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that doesnot have signals?
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic? Always bring the car to a complete stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop. All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
Where should you stop at a railroad crossing if there are no pavement markings?
On unpaved roads there are no pavement markings or stop lines, and the driver must stop behind the crossbuck sign (see below) or signal at the crossing. If there is no stop line, the driver must stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
What do railroad signals mean?
Many other color combinations are used. Some are common, others are unique to a specific railroad. The most constant signals and the easiest to understand are single-head block signals. Red means stop; green means proceed, and yellow means caution or approach, usually indicating that the next signal is red.
What is a passive crossing?
Railroad crossings that are not controlled by any type of traffic control device are known as passive crossings. The decision to proceed across tracks at a passive crossing is entirely up to the driver.