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ENS Sign Awareness Day — June 24, 2025 — shines a spotlight on the lifesaving importance of the Blue and White Emergency Notification System (ENS) signs posted at railroad crossings. 

Help us raise awareness wherever you are — at home, on the job or out in your neighborhood."

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About ENS Sign Awareness Day

ENS Sign Awareness Day is dedicated to helping the public and first responders recognize and understand the vital role of the Blue and White signs posted at railroad crossings. These signs provide phone numbers and location information needed to quickly report emergencies or safety concerns around tracks and trains directly to the railroad.

This page offers a toolkit of resources you can use to help spread the word —knowing how to find and use an ENS sign can save lives.

Take :30 seconds and save a life
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Awareness saves lives With over 140,000 miles of track and over 200,000 railroad crossing across the U.S., knowing what to do in an emergency is imperative.

Watch the PSA video
Spot the sign, save precious time Stuck or stalled on the tracks? See an emergency situation?

Safely find the Blue and White sign. Call the number. No sign? Call 911.

Share what you know with friends, family, coworkers and first responders.

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Social posts

Help share this lifesaving information with these social media graphics and infographics. They're ready to go — just click or right-click an image to save it, then post it to your favorite social platforms. Looking for caption ideas? Check out Operation Lifesaver’s social media pages for sample messaging and inspiration.

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A crossing indicator with an ENS sign
Stylized artwork of an ENS sign
High-contrast artwork of an ENS sign
Contains text about getting out of your vehicle and finding the ENS sign
An image of an ENS sign
Screencap from a video of a crossing with ENS sign highlighted

Social Media Stories

Use these vertical story graphics to share the message on Instagram and Facebook Stories — or even in Reels. They’re designed for mobile-friendly, quick sharing. Tap and hold (on mobile) or right-click (on desktop) to save the image, then upload it to your Story.

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Poster image for social media with ENS sign
Poster image for social media with ENS sign

 

 

Public Service Announcements

Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are a powerful way to share information about ENS signs. Below, you'll find videos in a variety of lengths to fit different platforms and audiences — perfect for social media and community events.

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Find the Blue and White Sign :30 second video

This Blue and White sign can help you save a life. Know where to find it and how to use it in an emergency. 30 second PSA - 15 second PSA

Delivery Driver ENS Sign Awareness :30 second video (English)

Whether delivering packages, food, groceries or more, it’s important to know what to do when you see railroad tracks and trains. Recognize the signs and make safe choices. 30 second English version - 30 second spanish version

Choose Safety First Public Worker ENS Sign Awareness :30 second video (English)

When work takes you near railroad tracks, knowing what to do in an emergency is crucial. Get out and get away immediately, then find the Blue and White Sign and call the number listed. 30 Second Working Near Tracks English - 30 Second Working Near Tracks Spanish

Share Your Involvement

We’d love to hear how you’re spreading the word about ENS signs on ENS Sign Awareness Day and beyond! Share your stories, pictures, and posts with us at news@oli.org and let us know how you're helping raise awareness.

Everyone, everywhere can do something to help #STOPTrackTragedies

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