Alrighty everybody. This is important information that could save lives so let’s put our listening ears on and pay attention. It has come to my attention that many people do not know what a DOT number is. So. Ima educate yall rq.
As far as I am aware. This is just for the United States. I am not aware of other countries policy.
(This phone number is for EMERGENCYS. If there is a stalled vehicle of some kind of emergency on the track/ possibly blocking a possible train. Call. This. Number. If your brain panics then call 911. 911 will alert the proper people. The point of the DOT number is getting information to where it needs to go as soon as possible so the railroad company can prevent derailments or accidents.)
A DOT number is a phone number usually found on a square blue side near railroad crossings. Right on/next to that big ol metal sign that says “yield” and “Railroad Crossing” in big ol letters. That phone number is for emergency contact to the railway company that owns the track. This is for any emergency. (Tree down, stalled car, high centered vehicle, etc)
If you are still confused here’s an example of what this blue sign will say.
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| BNSF RWY. CO. |
| TO REPORT STALLED VEHICLES |
| OR OTHER EMERGENCIES CALL |
| 0-000-000-0000 |
| TRACK LOCATION IS: |
| DOT NO. 00000000 |
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Other signs will differ on company (Union Pacific, CSX, Kansas Southern, Norfolk Southern, and more I’m probably forgetting), wordage, (“in case of emergency call ——“), and sign size. One thing you can count on it that it will always be on the pole right next to the track that says “Yield” and “RAILWAY CROSSING”. It’s pretty hard to miss.
So. In recap. If there is an obstruction of the track. In any way shape or form. That cannot move off of track and will likely cause a collision if a train is coming (whether you see, or hear, it or not.) then asses the obstruction and whether it is a safety risk to others. And call 911. Or call the DOT number on the little blue sign. This number can be used for any emergency concerning the railway. From down trees to a high centered vehicle.
Let’s make sure this circulates so that the death of anyone caused by a train derailment or collision never happens again. Pecos Texas is a chance to raise awareness about safety procedures and proper ways to alert the proper authorities to avoid deathly accidents like this. Thank you for listening. Please reply to get the word around.
