At a railroad crossing, you see that a car has stalled on the tracks and its driver has left it there. No train is in sight, and the crossing lights are not flashing. You are parked in a safe place away from the tracks. What is the best way to get trains stopped or slowed before they reach this crossing?

Correct answer: Call the number on the blue sign and give the crossing number, so that the railroad can warn trains.

Why

The blue ENS sign is on the crossing post or on the metal signal box near the tracks at every highway-rail crossing. It gives a phone number that the railroad answers 24 hours a day and a number that identifies that crossing. Use it for a stalled vehicle, a gate that is broken or stuck, or any other problem that calls for stopping train traffic. Make the call from a safe place away from the tracks, because a train can come at any time.

Verified against Minnesota Driver's Manual · Emergency Notification System (ENS) for highway-rail grade crossings · p. 57, 56