How should you respond to an audible train warning signal?

• A. Continue work and ignore the warning.
• B. Only stop if trains are within three meters.
• C. Move toward the track to accelerate.
• D. Immediately assess distance and direction; stop work if required, and move to a designated safe area away from the track.

Answer: (D)

An audible train warning signal signals that a train may be approaching and you must take immediate action to stay safe. The proper response is to immediately assess the distance and direction of the train, stop work if required, and move to a designated safe area away from the track. This places you out of the train’s path and away from potential hazards on or near the rails. Do not continue working, do not move toward the track to speed up, and do not ignore the warning. Once you’re in a safe area and it’s confirmed by site procedures that it’s safe to resume, you can reassess and proceed. If you’re unsure about how far away the train is, treat it as a hazard and move to safety rather than risking contact with the train.