Training Bullitin 113 Alameda Corridor

Question 1

In the alameda corridor the Location of standpipes is identified by _____
Standpipes are how far apart

Answer 1

1 green botz dot

Standpipes every 500 feet

Question 2

How are access gates and ladder locations identified in the alameda corridor?

Answer 2

2 green botz dots with a EL in a diamond

Question 3

How far apart are the escape ladders in the alameda corridor and how long do they take to lower?

Answer 3

Escape ladders are 1000 feet apart and take 1 to 1.5 minutes to lower.

Question 4

How many access points are there in the alameda corridor? How far apart are they?

Answer 4

46 access points

1000 feet apart

Question 5

What must be shut down in the event of a hazmat spill in the alameda corridor?

Answer 5

The pumps

Question 6

How long is the alameda corridor?

How long is the below grade trench?

Answer 6

20 miles

Trench is 10 miles long 33 feet deep 51 feet wide

Question 7

How are the tracks of the alameda corridor numbered?

Answer 7

East track- track 1

Center track- track 2

Question 8

What is the average speed of the trains in the alameda corridor?

Answer 8

40 MPH

Question 9

When a retractable ladder is lowered in the alameda corridor, trains slow to what speed?

Answer 9

10 MPH

Question 10

Where are emergency telephones located in the alameda corridor?

Answer 10

At the top and bottom of each retractable ladder

Question 11

In the alameda corridor, where are the metal dikes that can be placed in the channel to stop runoff stored?

Answer 11

At the base of each retractable ladder every 1000 feet

Question 12

In the alameda corridor, when shall the pumps immediately be shut down?

Answer 12

HAZMAT incidents

Question 13

How long do trains take to stop?

Answer 13

1 mile