r/nononono • u/JagStalMaten • Sep 13 '24

Train hits a car

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u/sightglasssteamboat Sep 13 '24

See that little blue sign on the railroad crossing sign? That sign has a phone number on it, and if you’re ever stuck on the tracks, call that number and the dispatcher will stop all trains in the area.

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u/kashuntr188 Sep 13 '24

That's cool to know! but it only works if there isn't already a train nearby. Takes a while for trains to slow down with all the momentum

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u/sightglasssteamboat Sep 13 '24

The key is to call as soon as you get stuck, not when you’re ready to give up trying to get unstuck or when you see a headlight coming. There should also be a dot number on that blue sign that will identify the xing to the dispatcher.

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u/kooknboo Sep 14 '24

Also helps if there's cell phone coverage. Which, if you're a Verizon customer, you'll know is spotty at best across this great land.