Railroad Signal Technician how-to
How to Test a Highway Crossing Warning System
Crossings protect drivers.
Quick answer
Crossings protect drivers. In short: get; notify; activate, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Get track authority.
Notify the dispatcher.
Activate the system.
Check lights and bells.
Check gate timing.
Record results.
Safety reminders for railroad signal technicians
- Get track authority
- Follow roadway worker protection
- Use lockout on signal power
- Watch for trains
Key terms
Wayside signal · Track circuit · Switch machine · Crossing gate · Relay · Signal house: see the full railroad signal technician glossary.