Abstract: A warning system and method for warning a train operator that the train is approaching personnel at a railroad station includes a transmitter disposed at the railroad station for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) warning signal with a given power output. A receiver is disposed on the train for receiving the RF warning signal. The receiver generates an alarm to notify the train operator of the presence of the personnel at the railroad station upon receiving the RF warning signal. A transmitter is disposed on the train for transmitting an RF confirmation signal upon receipt of the RF warning signal by the receiver disposed on the train. A receiver disposed at the railroad station receives the RF confirmation signal. The receiver disposed at the railroad station generates an alarm to notify the personnel that the train operator is aware of the presence of the personnel at the railroad station upon receiving the RF confirmation signal.

Abstract: A train warning system and method for warning personnel in proximity to railroad tracks of an approaching train includes a train sensor operable with the railroad tracks for detecting passage of a train over the railroad tracks at a given location. The train sensor generates a train sensor signal upon detecting passage of a train over the railroad tracks at the given location. A transmitter is operable with the train sensor for transmitting a warning signal upon receipt of the train sensor signal. A portable radio frequency (RF) receiver is carried by at least one of the personnel in proximity to the railroad tracks remote from the railroad tracks at the given location for receiving the warning signal transmitted by the transmitter. The portable RF receiver generates an alarm signal to notify the at least one of the personnel of the approaching train upon receipt of the warning signal.

Abstract: A system and method for warning personnel in proximity to railroad tracks of an approaching train is disclosed. A transmitter disposed on a train transmits a warning signal. The personnel are each provided with a portable Radio Frequency (RF) receiver (pager) for receiving the warning signal transmitted by the transmitter. Upon receiving the warning signal, the portable RF receivers generate alarms to notify the personnel of the impending arrival of the train.