Originally Posted by N_C

Here's a clue folks if you're stuck on the tracks in a vehicle that is stalled, train coming or not, get out & away from the crossing. If you see or hear a train coming or see the arms are down or the lights flashing do not cross. Do not ride bike, walk, rollerblade, jog or run on rr tracks. Do not try to beat the train because you don't want to wait or go around. If a train is stopped & you're waiting at a crossing on foot or bike do not pass between or under the cars.