TB 70 METRO LIGHT RAIL LINES

Question 1

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Light Rail Vehicles (LVR) consists of track and stations that are fed electrically by a Catenary System as opposed to a third rail system like the Red/Purple line.

The 34.5 kV AC is converted by a transformer/rectifier to 750-volt DC and fed through the Pantograph via Catenary lines in order to operate passenger vehicles.

Answer 1

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Question 2

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Milepost markers are used throughout the rail network and are marked not to exceed distances of more than 1/10 mile.

Answer 2

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Question 3

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Emergency Walkways have a substantially flat surface for passengers and emergency personnel to use if needed; with a width of at least ___”.

Answer 3

30 inches

Question 4

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What channels work in metro rail tunnels?

Answer 4

(2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 15, 16, and 17).

Question 5

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Cross passages are located about every ___’ throughout the tunnel.

A red exit sign will identify each cross passage.

Answer 5

750

Question 6

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Fire Hose Cabinets will be distributed throughout each station and are outfitted with 100’ of 1 1⁄2” rubber-lined hose and a spray nozzle, a 2 1⁄2” Fire Department outlet, and a ___ BC dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher.

Answer 6

40

Question 7

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Dry standpipes

At elevated stations, they are usually at, or near, the ends of the platforms, and not greater than ___’ apart.

Answer 7

200

Question 8

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6” pipe will supply the station, as well as the segment of the tunnel that is either upstream or downstream. Every 250 – 300’ throughout the tunnel, 2 1⁄2” outlets are provided at track level and at all cross passages.

Answer 8

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Question 9

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The maximum operating length of a train is three LRV’s coupled for a resulting length of ___’, with three pantographs, one for each LRV.

Answer 9

270’

Question 10

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The Under-Car Deluge System is activated by
depressing a button located at the end of the platform at each Blue Light Station. This same action will de-energize the Overhead Catenary (OC) line in that section.

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Question 11

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Light Rail enclosed system stations, system underground or enclosed trainways greater than 1,000 feet (Gold Line 1st Street Tunnel and stations) are equipped with Emergency Ventilation fans that work in various configurations based on train location, passenger evacuation direction, and Fire Department access location.

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Question 12

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Emergency Management Panel (EMP): EMP’s are similar to Annunciator Panels.

All Light Rail Tunnel EMP’s are located either on the concourse (mezzanine) level, or outside the station entrance at the street level.

Answer 12

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Question 13

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Separate mains supply the tunnel/station complex. Throughout the entire tunnel, 2 1⁄2” outlets are provided at track level every 250’ and include an audio jack for a sound-powered phone.

Answer 13

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Question 14

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Train Control and Communication Room, which has a ____ System

The Department of Water and Power Vault, equipped with a _______ system only.

______ fire sprinklers protect the Auxiliary Power Rooms.

Answer 14

Halon

fire detection

Pre-action

Question 15

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Be advised that exiting requirements as we have become accustomed to them in the fire service do not apply in aerial Guideways or stations. Passengers are not required to be taken to a public way. The criterion is to bring passengers to a Point-of-Safety.

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Question 16

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The “Light Rail” Vehicle (LRV) is an articulated (flexible in center), six-axle rail vehicle, with an operating cab at each end allowing for bi-directional movement. The ends of a LRV are referred to as the “A” and “B” ends.

The designation “A” end is merely the end of the vehicle, which serves as the point of attachment for the Pantograph.

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Question 17

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Each car is 90’ long and approximately 9’ wide. The height, measured from the top of the tracks to the roof of the train, is 11 1/2’. Its maximum height of 23’ 6” is reached when the Pantograph is fully extended.

From the floor of the car to the railroad bed is 39”. The maximum capacity of each car is 237 passengers.

When filled to capacity, 157 passengers will be standing and 76 passengers will be seated.

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Question 18

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Activating the door release (by pulling down on the handle) will relieve air pressure from the latching mechanism, allowing the door to be manually opened. A four-to-five second delay will occur before the doors can be opened; this is due to the rate of air pressure escaping the system.

Answer 18

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Question 19

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All interior and exterior windows are made of polycarbonate (Lexan) material. Entry through these windows may be gained by using a rotary saw (with carbide tip blade) or by removing the weather stripping around the window.

Answer 19

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Question 20

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The Pantograph is extended less than ____ pounds of spring pressure and can be lowered electronically from the Operator’s cab or manually via a foot pump. The pump is located under the second forward-facing seat (left side) of the car’s “A” section.

Answer 20

22

Question 21

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When manually lowering the Pantograph, listen for the lock to “click.” Failure to engage the lock by fully lowering the Pantograph will allow the spring tension to raise the
Pantograph once again and cause the vehicle to become re-energized. If multiple vehicles are coupled together, the Pantograph on all vehicles must be lowered.

Answer 21

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Question 22

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The height of the Overhead Catenary System varies from ___ to ___.

Answer 22

18’ to 22’

Question 23

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Notable indications that the pantographs are lowered include “shut-down” of the air conditioning unit and reduction of the passenger compartment “lighting” intensity.

Answer 23

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Question 24

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“Caution!!!”, after the pantograph has been lowered, do not climb on top of the LRV “A” section in and about the pantograph, as the LRV has capacitors. The bleed down resistors short out the capacitors to deenergize the pantograph area, however, all circuits must be functioning properly for that to occur. It is recommended that you wait ___ to ___ minutes prior to working on the roof area of any pantograph”.

Answer 24

5 to 15

Question 25

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Open the compartment, remove the foot pump, place the foot pump on the floor, remove the latch, place the switch from normal to lower and begin to pump for approximately ___ to ___ pumping motions until the pantograph is down.

Answer 25

20 to 25

Question 26

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batteries are Nickel Cadmium located on the right side of the “B” section and identified with a decal “Battery Disconnect.”

Answer 26

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Question 27

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LRV maintains ___ DC battery power for additional equipment on-board the LRV such as the interior lighting, doors and the unit for raising and lowering the pantograph. Some of the equipment can generate up to between ___ to ___ amps.

Answer 27

37.5

40 to 60

Question 28

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At an aboveground LRV incident, the Fire Department will dispatch

one Battalion Chief
 two Light Forces 
one Engine Company 
one (EMS) District Captain, 
one Heavy Rescue
Paramedic Rescue Ambulance. 

Subway Incident

3 Task Force Companies, 
one Engine
one Heavy Rescue
one Battalion Chief
one Paramedic Rescue Ambulance
Squad,
one EMS District Captain
Paramedic Engine Company

Answer 28

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Question 29

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Its minimum speed of 5 mph is found on shop tracks or 90- degree curves on City streets, while its maximum operating speed of ___ mph occurs in the Mid-Corridor.

Answer 29

55

Question 30

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When applying its service braking (non-emergency) system, the train will take approximately ___’ to stop from 55 mph. In wet conditions, the stopping distance can double.

Answer 30

800

Question 31

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Allow ___’ of clearance between yourself and LRV’s in case of sudden movement.

Answer 31

10

Question 32

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Emergency Management Panel (EMP): EMP’s are similar to Annunciator Panels. They indicate the location (zone), nature of the alarm, status of ventilation fans if applicable (light rail tunnels over 1,000 feet), recall the elevators, and stop the escalators (downward flight only).

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