Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
May 29, 2024 · The Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) sign gives the public critical emergency contact information at every highway-rail grade crossing. The information on the …
Article: Use the Power of the Blue and Let the Sign Save You
May 23, 2024 · Called an Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign, the blue sign provides emergency contact information at railroad crossings. This means that at locations where a …
Behind the blue sign - Trains
Jul 16, 2024 · Look closely anywhere a road or pedestrian walkway crosses railroad tracks in the U.S. and you’ll see a small rectangular blue and white sign attached to the nearest warning …
Emergency Notification System - Washington Utilities and …
Call the Railroad's emergency contact number (800 number) listed on the blue sign posted at the crossing or dial 911. Communicate your location, by providing the identification number (see …
First Responders Resources | FRA - Federal Railroad Administration
Jun 27, 2024 · Locate the blue and white Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign at the grade crossing. Call the railroad for help – use the phone number on the sign. Tell the dispatcher …
The ENS sign includes: Each railroad’s emergency contact number The U.S. Department of Transportation National Crossing Inventory Number, which identifies the exact location of the …
At railroad crossings, the blue sign can save lives
Call the number on the blue sign first. That number puts you in direct contact with the railroad, so they can stop trains and send help. Just tell them the crossing identification information on the …
Behind the Blue Sign | DuPage Railroad Safety Council
Jul 16, 2024 · Look closely anywhere a road or pedestrian walkway crosses railroad tracks in the U.S. and you’ll see a small rectangular blue and white sign attached to the nearest warning …
911 Is Not the Only Number You Need to Know During Railroad …
Under federal highway guidelines, a blue and white sign is posted at all railroad grade crossings – where the majority of railroad-related incidents occur. That sign displays the appropriate …
Understanding the Importance of Blue Signs at Railroad Crossings
Dec 17, 2023 · The blue ENS signs are a crucial part of railroad crossing safety. These signs provide a direct line of communication to railroad authorities, enabling quick response in …