Re: Railroad Emergency Numbers in California – In Brief
Author: Zack
Date: 11-17-2015 - 18:33

mook Wrote:
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> WebDigger made me do it - for California at least.
> Here's what I could find this afternoon regarding
> emergency and non-emergency operational and
> security contacts in California.
>
> In general, if there's an emergency, CALL 911. You
> might have to tell the 911 operator that there's a
> railroad involved, and possibly which one; they
> may or may not do anything with that. If the
> problem is specifically railroad-related, and
> isn't an emergency requiring public response, try
> one of the numbers below.
>
> Many smaller railroads and most transit agencies
> don't have a “police” or similar number for the
> public. Call 911 if it's urgent, or call the
> office (regular business hours) or customer
> service (phone tree…) and let them know there's a
> problem. Nearly everybody these days has a web
> site you can get a phone number from.
>
> Grade crossings: nearly all have DOT numbers –
> provide it when reporting a problem. Most grade
> crossings with gates/lights have a hotline phone
> number posted on the equipment shed for reporting
> problems; use that if available. Call 911 if
> there's a safety issue (i.e. most of the time with
> grade crossings).
>
> FRA Grade Crossing Inventory System:
> [www.fra.dot.gov] might help if
> you have a tablet/laptop, have data service, and
> can't find a DOT number otherwise.
>
> UP (http://www.up.com)
> Police (urgent or suspicious-circumstances calls):
> 1-888-UPRRCOP (877-7267)
> Rough, damaged, or obscured grade crossings in
> California (non-emergency): (916) 789-6114
> Emergency grade crossing blockage or damage:
> 1-800-848-8715 or call the police number.
>
> BNSF (http://www.bnsf.com)
> Emergencies (including grade crossings), Report
> Trespassers or Criminal Activity: 1-800-832-5452
> Supply Chain Security: 1-800-507-9227
>
> Coaster (San Diego)
> (http://www.gonctd.com/coaster)
> Call 911. For non-emergency grade crossing or
> signal problems call (800) 404-9464.
>
> Caltrain (SF Peninsula) (http://www.caltrain.com)
>
> Call 911. Caltrain Police: (877) SAF-RAIL ((877)
> 723-7245).
>
> Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com)
> Call 911. Amtrak Police: 1-800-331-0008
>
> BART (http://www.bart.gov)
> Call 911. BART Police: 510-464-7000
>
> Genesee & Wyoming N. Calif. Lines (CFNR, CORP,
> SJVRR) (http://www.gwrr.com/)
> Call 911. Railroad emergency: (800) 800-2203
>
> Genesee & Wyoming S. Calif. Lines (VCRR, SDIY,
> AZCA) (http://www.gwrr.com/)
> Call 911. Railroad emergency: (866) 527-3499
>
> Sacramento RT Light Rail (http://www.sacrt.com)
> Call 911. Security: (916) 556-0275. Grade crossing
> problems: (916) 648-8433


Hangon to that SRT sercurity number if you ride that SRT lightrail.
Sacramento sucks for the amount of trash that has moved there.
especially the GOLD LINE and the Blue line to the College.
KOONS everywhere.



Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Track side can be dangerous Don B 11-16-2015 - 22:31
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! Margaret (SP fan) 11-17-2015 - 00:38
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! Terry 11-17-2015 - 09:40
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! WebDigger 11-17-2015 - 10:43
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! mook 11-17-2015 - 13:28
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! mook 11-17-2015 - 13:41
  Re: Track side can be dangerous -- Please report these things to the RR! mook 11-17-2015 - 13:47
  Railroad Emergency Numbers in California – In Brief mook 11-17-2015 - 18:01
  Re: Railroad Emergency Numbers in California – In Brief Zack 11-17-2015 - 18:33


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