There is the somewhat unknown emergency number 01 8555454 staffed 24-7-365
Its basically connects you to the same person the driver gets if he pushes the emergency button
For the circumstances tonight its use is completely justified.
Protocol is
Dial if there is a risk to life
When answered state 'This is an emergency call'
Clearly and slowly give the details, if on a train the trains origin/departure time otherwise if at station/level crossing/bridge give the location and the reference number as shown
Give your name and number
Follow instructions given
In a railway emergency dial this number FIRST before 112 (I know its illogical but thats the protocol) the biggest risk in a railway incident is other trains still moving
Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 10-03-2014 at 20:47.
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