ginge
stand on the end of a platform and wait for an express train to come thru, make sure you are wearing an orange hi-vis vest or jacket and then put both arms up in the air
this will signal the driver to stop in emergency fashion. and so will the following ways
Red flag held steady at shoulder height
Red light held steady at shoulder height
White light waved vigoursly (at night)
both arms raised in the air
now be sensible