The Mysterious Call A signalman hears a voice calling to him, but when he looks up, there's no one there. He feels compelled to look down the line and seems anxious.
Encounter at the Railway The signalman asks if there is a path for someone to come down and speak with him. The narrator finds a rough zigzag path leading down into the deep trench where the signalman stands between the rails in an expectant manner.
Solitude of His Post The setting is described as solitary and dismal, surrounded by wet stone walls. The narrator engages in conversation with the signalman who appears daunted yet attentive.
'I Am Troubled' 'I am troubled,' says the signalman cryptically. He shares his haunting experiences of encountering a specter near danger lights on multiple occasions.
'Clearing Away Danger' Incident The tragic death of another railway worker occurs due to an accident involving an oncoming train despite warnings from both men involved.