Metro Flashcards
(161 cards)
1
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Define Accelerator Rail (Kicker Rail)?
A
small portion of the 3rd rail that ensures acceleration. Found just beyond some station platforms.
pg.2
“Accelerator Rail (Kicker Rail): A short section of third rail found just beyond some station platforms, to ensure uniform train acceleration.”
2
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Define AC Switch Board Room?
A
a room where electricity from the utility company is received and distributed for station & rail roadway use
pg.2
“AC Switch Board Room: One or more rooms in all Metro stations wherein electricity from the utility company is received and distributed for station and Rail Roadway use.”
3
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Define Aerial Structure?
A
Any rail roadway above level of surrounding terrain
pg.2
“Aerial Structure: Any portion of the Rail Roadway above the level of the surrounding terrain usually supported on columns spanned by concrete or steel beams.”
4
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Define Ancillary Rooms?
A
Room with mechanical equipment or service facilities. Where most smoke & heat detectors are located.
pg.2
“Ancillary Rooms: Rooms in or near a rail station containing mechanical equipment or service facilities, and where most smoke and heat detectors are located.”
5
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Define At-grade
A
Track or station at or near ground surface level.
pg.2
“At-Grade: (surface) the track or station constructed at or near the surrounding ground surface level.”
6
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Define Ballast?
A
Gravel bed for the railroad. Holds the track in line.
pg.2
“Ballast: The coarse gravel that forms a bed for a railroad, for the purpose of creating a surface to hold the track in line.”
7
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Define Bulkhead Door?
A
Door at the end of rail car, used for employee car passage and disembarking between stations during emergencies.
pg.2
“Bulkhead Door: The door on the end of a rail car used for employee passage from car-to-car or for disembarking between stations during emergencies.”
8
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Define Bi-directional (Two Directional)
A
approaching the scene from opposite directions. Escpecially on aerial structures, in tunnels and when exact location isn’t clear.
pg.2
“Bi-directional (Two Directional): A means of approaching the incident scene from opposite directions. This method is required and especially effective for incidents on aerial structures, in tunnels, and when the exact location is not clear.”
9
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Define Chain Marker?
A
a measurement system displayed every 100 ft along rail roadway. The sign denotes the distance in ft from the HUB.
pg.2
“Chain Marker: A measurement system sign displayed every 100 feet along the Rail Roadway. The sign denotes the distance in feet from the HUB, the center point of the line (either Metro Center or Gallery Place). A chain marker written as K2 [color] 525+00 would be interpreted as K line, track 2, Orange Line, 52,500 feet from the HUB. The signs appear between the tracks or are affixed to the fence along the at-grade or elevated Rail Roadway, or mounted on the walls of the tunnels throughout the Metro system. Chain markers may also be found on ancillary buildings or rooms as a means of fixing their location within the system.”
10
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What does this Chain marker signify?
A
B line, Track 2, Orange line, 13,200 ft from HUB
pg.2
“A chain marker written as K2 [color] 525+00 would be interpreted as K line, track 2, Orange Line, 52,500 feet from the HUB.”
11
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Define Chemical Biological Emergency Management Information System (CB-EMIS)?
A
Program system that manages info from the PROTECT detectors.
pg.2
“Chemical Biological Emergency Management Information System (CB-EMIS): The program system that manages the information received from the PROTECT detectors.”
12
Q
Define Chiller Plant?
A
consist of water cooling towers, evaporator pumps, and condenser pumps. Water is circulated through these and distributed to various structures in its system.
pg.2
“Chiller Plant: A chiller plant consists of, among other items: water cooling towers, evaporator pumps, and condenser pumps. Water is circulated throughout these mechanisms and distributed to the various structures in its system. Water returns back to the plant via pipelines and is cooled again removing the heat.”
13
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Define Collector Shoe?
A
A Collector shoe rides on the top of the contact rail, transferring the DC voltage to the train.
pg.3
“Collector Shoe (see also Paddle): The car-borne device designed to slide on the third rail to pick up DC propulsion current. The collector shoes are located in the center of each truck assembly on each side, four shoes per rail car.”
14
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Define Common Corridor?
A
Shared transportation Rail Roadway.
Metrorail runs in median strip of interstate highway or adjacent to, above or between railroad tracks of other systems.
pg.3
“Common Corridor: The shared transportation Rail Roadway where MetroRail runs in the median strip of an interstate highway or adjacent to, above, or between railroad tracks belonging to other railroad systems.”
15
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Define Command Conference Line?
A
A telephone system that allows a number parties to hold convo on the same line from phone within/outside of the metro system.
pg.3
“Command Conference Line: Capability of the telephone system to allow a number of parties to hold a conversation by telephone, on the same phone line, from phones within or outside of the Metro system.”
16
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Define Consist?
A
A term that denotes the number of rail cars in a train.
pg.3
“Consist: A railroad term that denotes the number of rail cars in a train. For example, a six-car consist is three married pairs of rail cars under the control of one operator.”
17
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Define Coupler?
A
A device used to connect one car to the other.
pg.3
“Coupler: A mechanical device on each end of a rail car used to connect one car to another.”
18
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Define Cover Board?
A
A gray, fiberglass-like material over the top of the third rail. It’s an insulator and provides some protection from 3rd rail contact.
pg.3
“Cover Board: The gray, fiberglass-like material over the top of the third rail. It is an insulator and provides some protection from inadvertent contact with the third rail.”
19
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Define Dynamic Breaking?
A
A method of train breaking involving kinetic energy
pg.3
“Dynamic Braking: A method of train braking where kinetic energy from train movement generates current at the traction motors, and is dissipated by the resistor grids.”
20
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Define Elevated (or Aerial) Rail Roadway (RRW)?
A
Portion of track above ground.
pg.3
“Elevated (or Aerial) Rail Roadway (RRW): The portion of track constructed above the adjacent ground surface (aerial structures and stations).”
21
Q
Define Emergency Evacuation Door Release (EEDR)?
A
Allows responders to open side center doors without key or train door power.
pg.3
“Emergency Evacuation Door Release (EEDR): A safety feature that allows emergency responders to open side center doors without a key and with or without train door power.”
22
Q
Where is the Emergency Evacuation Kit (EEK) located?
A
right, rear, double-sided seat of every car.
pg.3
“The EEK is located under the seats of the right, rear, double-sided seat of every car.”
23
Q
What does the Emergency Evacuation KIT (EEK) contain?
A
glow sticks
1 flashlight
1 traffic/safety vest
On the B car (odd number) a battery-operated bullhorn.
pg.3
“Emergency Evacuation Kit (EEK): One red bag containing glow sticks, one flashlight, one traffic/safety vest, and, on the B car (odd number), a battery-operated bullhorn can be found. The EEK is located under the seats of the right, rear, double-sided seat of every car.”
24
Q
Where is the Emergency Exit located?
A
In the vent shaft farthest from the normal exit in a single entry station, and in vent fan or emergency exit shafts between station.
pg.3
“Emergency Exit: A passage consisting of stairs to the surface with a hatch or door to the outside. This exit is located in the vent shaft farthest from the normal exit in a single-entry station, and in vent, fan, or emergency exit shafts between stations. Except in special cases, the travel distance to an emergency exit does not exceed 1,250 feet.”
25
Except in special cases the travel distance to an emergency exit does not exceed what?
1,250 ft
pg.3
"Except in special cases, the travel distance to an emergency exit does not exceed 1,250 feet."
26
Define Emergency Response Maps?
Maps and photos of the Metrorail systems.
pg.3
"Emergency Response Maps: Map and photos of the Metrorail system showing the Rail Roadway superimposed on area streets and providing details of system features such as stations and associated structures."
27
The Emergency Trip Station is located approximately how many feet along the Rail Roadway at the ends of station platforms?
800 ft.
pg.3
"Emergency Trip Station (ETS): Boxes or cabinets located approximately every 800 feet along the Rail Roadway and at the ends of station platforms."
28
What does the Emergency Trip Station contain?
Boxes/Cabinets with a telephone for communicating with Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC), an emergency trip switch button to de-activate 3rd rail, and a power graphics map.
pg.3
"Emergency Trip Station (ETS): Boxes or cabinets located approximately every 800 feet along the Rail Roadway and at the ends of station platforms. These boxes contain a telephone for communicating with Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC), an Emergency Trip Switch (button) to de-activate third rail power, and a power graphics map for identifying the sections of the third rail affected by this particular ETS. They are identified by a blue light on top of the box or cabinet. (May also be known as blue light stations.)"
29
How is the Emergency Trip Station identified?
By a blue light on top of the box or cabinet, also known as blue lights stations.
pg.3
"They are identified by a blue light on top of the box or cabinet. (May also be known as blue light stations.)"
30
Where are Collector Shoes located?
Center of each truck assembly on each side.
pg.3
"Collector Shoe (see also Paddle): The car-borne device designed to slide on the third rail to pick up DC propulsion current. "The collector shoes are located in the center of each truck assembly on each side, four shoes per rail car."
31
How many collection shoes per rail car?
4
pg.3
"Collector Shoe (see also Paddle): The car-borne device designed to slide on the third rail to pick up DC propulsion current. The collector shoes are located in the center of each truck assembly on each side, four shoes per rail car."
32
What is a Fan Shaft?
A concrete structure with reversible fans. used to exhaust heat or smoke.
pg.4
"Fan Shaft: A concrete structure with reversible fans at or near track level, having a grate at surface level used to exhaust heat or smoke mechanically from the tunnels or to supply fresh air. They are found between subsurface stations along the Metrorail system."
33
What is the Hot Stick used to test?
It test for 3rd rail electrical currents.
pg.4
"Hot Stick: A hand held voltage-testing device used to test the third rail for the presence of electrical current. This device is carried by Metro employees and on some fire and rescue vehicles."
34
Define Inbound?
direction toward chain marker 0+00 (hub of the line)
pg.4
"Inbound: The direction toward chain marker 0+00 (the hub of the line). It is track #1 on the A, C, F, J, K, L and N lines and track #2 on the B, D, E, and G Lines."
35
What is the Interlocking Equipment Box?
a fire-extinguisher style boxed that stores switch blocks (chocks), cranks, hammers and switch point clamps.
pg.4
"Interlocking Equipment Box: A fire-extinguisher style box for the storage of switch blocks (chocks), cranks, hammers, and switch point clamps, as required near the switches in interlocking and yards."
36
What is the Intrusion, Detection, and Warning (IDW) system?
"The system that detects damage to the anti- personnel fence or partition, by zone"
pg.4
"Intrusion, Detection, and Warning (IDW): The system that detects damage to the anti- personnel fence or partition, by zone. The IDW is installed in common corridor areas."
37
Where is the IDW installed?
In common corridor areas.
pg.4
"Intrusion, Detection, and Warning (IDW): The system that detects damage to the anti- personnel fence or partition, by zone. The IDW is installed in common corridor areas."
38
What is an Inverter?
a device converting battery power to AC energy
in Rohr cars it converts 3rd rail power to AC energy.
pg.4
"Inverter: A device, which converts battery power to AC energy, or, in Rohr (1000/8000 series) cars, converts third-rail power (750 volts DC) to AC energy to power the traction motors."
39
Define Lateral Jacking?
moving the rail car away from the platform to free a trapped victim.
pg.4
"Lateral Jacking: The process of moving a rail car away from the platform to free a trapped victim. (Also known as jacking.)"
40
What is a Married Pair?
2 metro rail cars semi-permanently coupled together.
pg.4
"Married Pair: Two Metro rail cars semi-permanently coupled together. This is the minimum number of cars required for operation of a Metro train. This excludes the 7000 series cars which is, at minimum, a four-car consist."
41
What is the minimum number of cars required for operations of a metro train?
Two Metro rail cars semi-permanently coupled together.
pg.4
"Married Pair: Two Metro rail cars semi-permanently coupled together. This is the minimum number of cars required for operation of a Metro train. This excludes the 7000 series cars which is, at minimum, a four-car consist."
42
What portion of a Metro station contains the Kiosk and fare gates?
The Mezzanine
pg.5
"Mezzanine: That portion of a Metro rail station containing the kiosk and fare gates. The mezzanine may be on a level above the platform (in underground stations), below the platform level (for aerial stations), or above or below the platform level for at-grade stations."
43
Who is usually the On-scene Commander?
A transit police officer
pg.5
"On-scene Commander: A Metro term for the ranking Metro employee on the scene of an emergency incident. This person will normally be a transit police officer."
44
Define Outbound?
The direction away from the chain marker 0+00 on any given line.
pg.5
"Outbound: The direction away from the chain marker 0+00 on any given line. It is track #1 on the B, D, E, and G Lines and track #2 on the A, C, F, J, K, L, and N Lines."
45
What is a Pocket Track?
a 3rd track is connected to mainline tracks, used for storage and/or turning trains.
pg.5
"Pocket Track: An interlocking arrangement in which a third track is connected to mainline tracks (track #1 and #2) used for storage and/or turning (reversing direction) trains."
46
The point where the Rail Roadway enters or exits a tunnel is called what?
Portal.
pg.5
"Portal: A point where the Rail Roadway enters or exits a tunnel."
47
Where are the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) found?
In station service rooms and Kiosk.
pg.5
"Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX): Telephones found in station service rooms and the Kiosk. They allow access to ROCC by dialing a five-digit phone number."
48
The Private Automatic Branch Exchange allows acces to who?
ROCC by dialing a 5 digit number.
pg.5
"Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX): Telephones found in station service rooms and the Kiosk. They allow access to ROCC by dialing a five-digit phone number."
49
Power down means what?
3rd rail power is being removed.
pg.5
"Power Down: The term used by Metro to indicate that the third rail power is being removed."
50
Define Power up?
3rd rail power is being restored.
pg.5
"Power Up: The term used by Metro to indicate that the third rail power is being restored."
51
What is the PROTECT SYSTEM?
a chemical and biological substance detection system.
pg.5
"PROTECT System: The chemical and biological substance detection system installed in WMATA rail stations that are located in sensitive areas of the DC Region. See CB-EMIS."
52
What is the Raceway?
The space below the safety walk.
pg.5
"Raceway: The space below the safety walk, usually on an aerial track bed, where wiring and other metro equipment can be found."
53
The Rail Yard is under control by who?
By the yardmaster.
pg.6
"Raceway: The space below the safety walk, usually on an aerial track bed, where wiring and other metro equipment can be found."
54
Trains running in the wrong direction are sometimes referred toas what?
wrong railing.
pg.6
"Single Tracking: An operation performed during any incident involving the blockage of one track in the system when Metro attempts to route all traffic, both inbound and outbound, to the track that is not involved. Trains running in the wrong direction are sometimes referred to as wrong railing."
55
Ribbon rails have the tendency to do what?
recoil to its designed positiom.
pg.6
"Ribbon Rail: Steel rail that has been manufactured or welded in lengths of up to one half mile or more. This rail has a tendency to recoil to its designed position if it is broken or separated in a derailment. There will be little or no warning before it recoils."
56
Define Revenue area?
parts of metro where paying passengers may be at any time.
pg.6
"Revenue Area: Parts of the Metro system where paying passengers may be at any time. These areas include stations, tunnels, surface and aerial Rail Roadways. The rail yards and yard lead track are not included."
57
What is a Rescue Train?
a train who's purpose is removing passengers from a disabled train.
pg.6
"Rescue Train: A train commandeered for the purpose of removing passengers from a disabled train. The fire and rescue IC and ROCC must concur on allowing the third rail to remain energized to facilitate this operation."
58
Define Red Tag Third Rail Power?
removing third rail power by physically disengaging large circuit breakers in Traction Power Substations and/or Tie Breaker stations.
pg.6
"Red Tag Third Rail Power Removal: The procedure of removing third rail power by physically disengaging large circuit breakers in Traction Power Substations and/or Tie Breaker stations. This procedure is referred to as racking out the breakers. The reinstallation of these breakers requires the approval of the fire and rescue Incident Commander (IC) once all fire and rescue personnel have cleared the RRW."
59
Define Rail Roadway (RRW)?
the space inside the tunnel walls, at-grade between the fences or between the railings on aerial structures.
pg.6
"Rail Roadway (RRW): The area considered to be the space inside the tunnel walls, at-grade between the fences or between the railings on aerial structures. (Formerly known as Right of Way or ROW.)"
60
Define Stray Current?
A negative return in the traction power electrical system reaches earth ground.
pg.6
"Stray Current: An occurrence where the negative return in the traction power electrical system reaches earth ground. High resistance in the return of the negative current may cause this, or when some metal object comes in contact with a rail car or the running rails."
61
Define Supervisory Power Removal?
3rd power removal by ROCC
pg.7
"Supervisory Power Removal: Third rail power removed remotely by ROCC, via computer."
62
Define Switch (Crossover Track)?
pair of switch points providing a means for establishing a route from 1 track to another.
pg.7
"Switch (Crossover Track): A pair of switch points with their fastenings and operating rods providing a means for establishing a route from one track to another."
63
Define Switch Points?
a system in which a car can be moved from one set of tracks to another.
pg.7
"Switch Points: A system operated remotely and locally by various mechanisms in which a car or cars can be moved from one set of tracks to another set of tracks. Extreme caution must be used in these areas as tracks can be moved both expectedly and unexpectedly."
64
The 3rd rail provides approximately how many volts to the trains?
750 volts DC.
pg.7
"Third Rail: The rail that provides electrical power of approximately 750 volts DC to the trains. It is located outside of the running rails and slightly higher (approximately 41⁄2 inches) than the running rails and is protected by a fiberglass cover board."
65
How far is the Tie-breaker station from the traction power substation?
1/2 mile
pg.7
"Tie-Breaker Station: Circuit breaker facilities for traction power, located approximately 1⁄2 mile from the traction power substation."
66
Define Traction Motor?
pg.7
"Traction Motor: The electric propulsion motors mounted to each axle of each truck of a rail car."
67
Define Traction Power?
pg.7
"Traction Power: The 750 volts DC third rail electrical power system used to propel the trains."
68
Traction power substations are located how far apart along the roadway?
every mile
pg.7
"Traction Power Substation (TPSS): Electrical power centers located approximately every mile along the Rail Roadway, where electricity is received from the local power company, converted to DC current, and distributed to the third rail."
69
Define Traction power substation?
where electricity is received from the local power company, converted to DC current, and distributed to the third rail.
pg.7
"Traction Power Substation (TPSS): Electrical power centers located approximately every mile along the Rail Roadway, where electricity is received from the local power company, converted to DC current, and distributed to the third rail."
70
Define Truck?
On transit cars a truck is one of the two complete assemblies. They provide support, mobility and guidance for the car.
pg.7
"Truck: On transit cars a truck is one of the two complete assemblies, which includes axels, wheels, brakes, traction motors, collector shoes, etc. They also provide support, mobility and guidance for the car."
71
Define Train room?
pg.7
"Train Room: The area of a station where the train stops in order to discharge and pick up passengers."
72
What is the Under Platform Exhaust?
The portion of the ventilation system, found in underground stations.
pg.7
"Under Platform Exhaust (UPE): The portion of the ventilation system, found in underground stations, consisting of air ducts terminating under the platform at track level and at the surface. Generally, they contain reversible fans to allow fresh air to be introduced or heat/smoke to be exhausted."
73
Define Train line current?
electric conductors allowing power to extend between cars
pg.7
"Train Line Current: A continuous set of electric conductors containing 37 1⁄2 volts power, extending between cars from the first car to the last car, allowing power or control signals to be transmitted to and from each car, permitting simultaneous control of traction motors, brakes, communications, doors, and other vehicle carried equipment."
74
Define train control room?
pg.7
"Train Control Room: An ancillary room located in a passenger station to house wayside Automatic Train Control equipment."
75
What is the yardmaster in control of?
all activities in the yard. The Yardmaster controls all third rail power and train movements within the yard.
pg.8
"Yardmaster: The rail operations supervisor assigned to the yard. This supervisor is in charge of all activities in the yard. The Yardmaster controls all third rail power and train movements within the yard."
76
Define Yard?
outside of the revenue system used for the makeup of trains, car storage, repair, and inspections.
pg.8
"Yard: A system of tracks and facilities of defined limits (outside of the revenue system) used for the makeup of trains, car storage, repair, and inspections."
77
What is a Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD)?
An instrument used to detect whether or not third rail power has been reenergized in an emergency or work area.
pg.8
"Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD): An instrument used to detect whether or not third rail power has been reenergized in an emergency or work area. The WSAD gives a visual and audible warning if power has been detected in the third rail."
78
Where are Wayside Telephones found?
in blue light boxes, some service rooms and fan shafts.
pg.8
"Wayside Telephones (ETS): Telephones found in blue light boxes and in some service rooms and fan shafts. These phones allow contact with ROCC."
79
Vent Shafts are always within how many feet of subsurface stations?
100 ft.
pg.8
"Vent Shaft: A concrete air exhaust structure with movable louvers at track level and a grate at the surface. They are always within 100 feet of the ends of subsurface stations and sometimes found between stations. They contain stairs or ladders to reach the surface and can be use in emergencies for evacuation."
80
The Metro system in Northern VA consist of how many lines?
four lines: Silver, Blue, Yellow, and Orange Lines
pg.9
"The Metro system in Northern Virginia consists of four lines: Silver, Blue, Yellow, and Orange Lines."
81
How many stations are there within Northern Va?
25
pg.9
"There are a total of 25 stations within Northern Virginia"
82
Access to the aerial structure between the Eisenhower Avenue and Huntington stations is obtained how?
primarily from either station.
pg.10
"The aerial structure between the Eisenhower Avenue and Huntington Stations is one of the tallest and longest in the Metro system. Access to this structure is obtained primarily from either station."
83
What is the terminating track on the blue line?
Franconia- Springfield
pg.10
"Franconia- Springfield is the terminating station on the Blue Line"
84
The Blue line shares a common corridor with who?
CSXT Railroad.
pg.10
"The Blue Line is in a common corridor with the CSXT Railroad. Access to the Eisenhower Service and Inspection Yard is from the Blue line midway between the C/J Junction and the Van Dorn Station."
85
The surface portion of the Orange Line is in a common transportation corridor with?
Interstate Route 66
pg.10
"The surface portion of the Orange Line is in a common transportation corridor with Interstate Route 66, occupying the center median."
86
How many service and inspection yards are there in Northern VA and where are they located?
2. West Falls Church and Eisenhower.
pg. 9
"There are two Service and Inspection Yards, one at West Falls Church and the other at Eisenhower"
87
What are the max number of cars in a consist?
8 (four pair)
pg.12
"The smallest number of rail cars operating in the Metro system is two. This combination is 150 feet in length. The cars are identified as either an A or B car. The A car carries an even number (2004), while the B car caries an odd number (2005). The maximum number of cars in a consist will be eight (four pair) due to the maximum length of the station platform which is 600 feet."
88
End doors are locked during revenue service and can only be unlocked using what?
XX barrel Key (soda machine type)
pg. 12/13
"The doors between cars are not locked during revenue service; the end doors are locked during revenue service and can be opened by using the XX barrel key (soda machine type) on the Metro key ring"
89
What doors can be opened from the outside with the use of the XX barrel Key?
Doors 2, 8, and 9.
pg.13
"Doors numbered 2, 8, and 9 can be opened from the outside with the use of the XX barrel key on the Metro key ring"
90
What doors can be opened usng the manual pull handles?
Doors 3, and 9.
pg.13
"Passengers and emergency crews have the ability to open the center doors (doors 3 and 9) by using the manual pull handles. To activate these emergency door openers, the train must be at a complete stop. Lift the sealed cover panel next to the door to expose the pull handle. Pulling the handle down releases the sliding door panel on that side. The door must then be pushed to the fully open position. Do not open the doors on the third rail side with passengers on board the train."
91
Where are Emergency ladders located?
either in a compartment opposite the operator’s cab or under the first side-facing seat opposite the operator’s cab.
pg.14
"The emergency ladder is either in a compartment opposite the operator’s cab or under the first side-facing seat opposite the operator’s cab. This ladder hooks into the anti-climb plate at the front of each rail car. The ladder is absolutely needed if evacuating the train through the bulkhead doors."
92
On the 1000-6000 series, the EEDR operates which doors?
4 and 9
pg.14
"On the 1000-6000 series, the EEDR operates doors 4 and 9 (one leaf on each side)"
93
On the 7000 series, the EEDR is located where?
the EEDR is located on both sides of the railcars at the center doors 3 and 10.
pg.14
"On the 7000 series, the EEDR is located on both sides of the railcars at the center doors 3 and 10."
94
What does EEDR stand for?
Emergency External Door Release (EEDR)
95
Cars have a Passenger Self-Evacuation Door Release located where?
in the interior of the railcars at doors 3 and 10
pg.14
"The cars also have a Passenger Self-Evacuation Door Release located in the interior of the railcars at doors 3 and 10. On the interior of these railcars, each set of passenger doors has a manual release above the doors."
96
Window removal
pg.15
"All windows are held in place with a rubber zip strip that can be removed from the inside of the passenger compartment. If emergency access is required through a window, the zip strip must be removed. The seam in the zip strip must be located; it is usually near the seat handrail, on top or bottom of the window. A flat blade screw driver or knife must be inserted into the seam to start the removal of the zip strip. Once the zip strip has been removed, the window must be pushed into the car"
97
Where are fire extinguishers located in rail cars?
All rail cars have two extinguishers each, one in the operators cab and the other under the last seat, opposite the operators cab.
pg.16
"All rail cars have two extinguishers each, one in the operators cab and the other under the last seat, opposite the operators cab near the rear bulkhead door where the A and B car are coupled. The fire extinguishers are ABC dry chemical with a rating of 4A-60BC."
98
What communication systems do rail cars have?
internal intercoms and Metro radio
pg.16
"All rail cars have two communications systems: internal intercoms and a Metro radio. The intercom system has a microphone-speaker unit at each bulkhead door. Depressing the microphone button and releasing it operates the intercom, and calls the operator’s cab. This system allows communication between any car in the consist and the lead car operator’s cab. Fire and rescue personnel can use this system to relay information to passengers or crews operating on the train."
99
What type of stations are there in the Metro rail system?
aerial or elevated, surface or at-grade, and sub- surface or underground.
pg.18
"There are three types of stations in the system: aerial or elevated, surface or at-grade, and sub- surface or underground"
100
Each station is approximately (blank) feet wide with platform(s) (blank) feet long.
60 ft wide, 600 ft long
pg.18
"Each station is approximately 60 feet wide with platform(s) 600 feet long."
101
Where is the emergency generator located at the Rosslyn station?
behind a building facade at 1812 North Moore St, Arlington.
pg.19
"At the Rosslyn station, an emergency generator is located behind a building facade at 1812 North Moore St, Arlington. It supplies emergency power to the Rosslyn Metro Station."
102
Where are knox boxes located?
first flat wall to the right of the main entrance after the entry gate.
pg.24
"All Metro stations are equipped with Knox Rapid Entry Key Boxes. The Knox boxes are located on the first flat wall to the right of the main entrance after the entry gate. Those stations that do not have a flat wall in this area will have Knox boxes located in sight of the main gate in the same area."
103
Escalators
pg.25
"If the fire alarm goes into full activation, the inbound entrance escalators automatically stop; the outbound continue to run. The inbound escalators should be left in the stopped position so that fire and rescue personnel may access the station."
104
Are elevators allowed to be used for evacuation in a station with smoke or fire conditions?
No.
pg.25
"With the exception of the Forest Glen Station in Montgomery County (Maryland), elevators shall not be used to evacuate a station with smoke or fire conditions"
105
The ROCC controls what areas?
all revenue areas.
pg.27
"The ROCC controls all areas known as revenue areas. This includes all the rails and stations from one end of the line to the opposite end of the line, and areas where passengers have access to ride the system."
106
What needs to be provided when contacting ROCC?
Who you are
Where you are
Situation
What's requested
pg.27
When contacting Metro, fire and rescue personnel must provide the following information:
Who they are – name and department.
Where they are – by station, chain marker, or building address.
What is the situation – reason for the call.
What is requested of Metro.
107
Where are wayside phones located?
In the Emergency Trip Switch, at the ends of each station platform and in some service rooms
pg.27
"Wayside phones are found in the Emergency Trip Switch (blue light, ETS) boxes located along the Rail Roadway at intervals of approximately 800 feet, as well as at the ends of each station platform and in some service rooms"
108
When using a wayside phone what dialed number connects you to ROCC?
0
pg.27
"To use the wayside phone during an emergency, pick up the phone and dial 0 (zero) and you will be connected to ROCC. Conference calls can also be made from these phones. A brief list of pertinent phone numbers is located in the ETS box."
109
Is the Metro radio system compatible with fire and rescue radios?
no.
pg.28
"The Metro radio system is not compatible with fire and rescue radios."
110
It's recommended that only who be on a conference line?
the IC, ROCC, fire dispatch, forward command (division, group), and the Metro on-scene commander.
pg.29
"It is recommended that only the following be on the Command Conference Line: the IC, ROCC, fire dispatch, forward command (division, group), and the Metro on-scene commander."
111
NOTEWORTHY
PG.33
"Should it be necessary to operate within the interlock, several safety precautions must be taken. The switch must be blocked; this can be accomplished by placing a piece of cribbing (4”x4” or 6”x6”) vertically between all of the effected switch points. The sections of the third rail must be powered down. If there is an imminent threat to life, the ETS buttons in the blue light boxes surrounding the interlock must be depressed."
112
Emergency Trip Station/Blue Light Boxes INFO
Pg.35
"Boxes or cabinets are located approximately every 800 feet along the rail roadway and at the ends of station platforms. These boxes contain a wayside telephone for communicating with the ROCC, an Emergency Trip Switch (red button) to deactivate third rail power, and a power removal map, Figure 16. They are identified by a blue light on top of the box or cabinet. The blue light is only a locating marker and has no bearing on the status of third rail power."
113
The red mushroom button inside the ETS is used to do what?
trip breakers in the TPSS removing 3rd rail power.
pg.35
"The red mushroom button inside the ETS is used to trip breakers in the TPSS to remove power from the third rail. This button should only be pushed when there is an imminent threat to life safety. If the ETS button is activated, it must be followed up with a call to ROCC. Without a follow up call, ROCC will attempt to reset the tripped breakers."
114
What is a portal?
A portal is where a train enters or exits a tunnel.
115
Connections for standpipes are provided every how many ft?
200 ft.
pg.37
"Fire protection along the RRW is provided in the stations, tunnels, and on the Yellow Line Bridge over the Potomac River. Standpipes are provided on the Yellow Line Bridge, in all revenue tunnels, and at all stations (excluding the Rhode Island Avenue Station in Washington, DC.) The connections for the standpipes are every 200 feet."
116
What are the 2 HUB stations?
Gallery place and metro center.
pg.38
"Chain markers are a system of measurement along the Rail Roadway. A marker is located every 100 feet along the entire Rail Roadway, surface, aerial, and subsurface. Measurements start from a center point or hub station. There are two hub stations in the system: Gallery Place and Metro Center."
117
What does this chain marker signify?
K1, Track 1, 88,000 ft from hub.
pg.38
"K1\_880+00, the chain marker would be indicating that it is on the K line, track 1, and 88,000 feet from the HUB."
118
Rail Roadway emergency access gates, are located approximately every how many feet along the surface Rail Roadway?
800 ft
pg.39
"Rail Roadway emergency access gates, are located approximately every 800 feet along the surface Rail Roadway and at the ends of the platforms at surface stations. A sign containing the gate letter ID, the line and track number, and the closest chain marker (CC K1 525) identifies the gates. To locate the lower numbers and letters, proceed toward the HUB stations."
119
NOTEWORTHY
PG.39
"Discharging passengers into the Rail Roadway should be a last resort action. It is far better to move passengers to an unaffected car of the train. If the passengers cannot remain on the train, they must be discharged through the bulkhead doors, not the side doors. This will eliminate the possibility of contacting the train and the grounded fence simultaneously"
120
NOTEWORTHY
"Passenger evacuation onto an aerial Rail Roadway should only be attempted as a last resort. Whenever possible, protect the passengers in the train in unaffected cars or on a rescue train. If this is not possible, move the passengers to the safety walk, between the tracks. The preferred method of evacuating the train on an aerial structure is by the end bulkhead doors. To access the safety walk, passengers may have to cross over the third rail. The third rail must be de-energized along the entire evacuation route!"
121
What is the Intrusion Detection and Warning System designed to do?
warn ROCC that something has penetrated the Rail Roadway fencing or barrier wall
pg.42
"The Intrusion Detection and Warning System (IDW) is designed to warn ROCC that something has penetrated the Rail Roadway fencing or barrier wall and is a danger to Metro trains and passengers."
122
Does the IDW remove third rail power?
No.
pg.42
"The IDW does not power down the third rail."
123
NOTEWORTHY
"All personnel shall carry a hand light and don reflective gear prior to operating anywhere in the Metro system.
Personnel shall work in teams of no less than two at all times when operating in a tunnel area. Under no condition shall anyone operate or enter a tunnel alone."
124
If dispatched for a WMD or hazardous material incident, units are not allowed to position where?
In path of airflow from any emergency exit or vent shaft.
pg.43
"If the dispatch is for a WMD or hazardous materials incident, no unit is to position in the path of the airflow from any emergency exit or vent shaft. Due caution must be exercised when operating in these areas."
125
Before entering a track bed what provisions must be met?
ROCC confirms power removal
ROCC confirms no train movement
Permission granted by IC
3rd rail has been tested
pg.43
" Personnel shall not enter the track bed or tunnel until all of the
following provisions have been met:"
Metro ROCC has confirmed that all power has been removed.
Metro ROCC has confirmed that all train movement in the area has been stopped.
Permission has been granted by the IC.
The third rail has been tested by fire department personnel using a hot stick (use only the
device provided by Metro).
126
Flagger should be equipped with what and staged where?
flashlights and radios. 750 ft on each side of incident.
pg.44
"Personnel operating in the Rail Roadway (RRW) should always be watching for unexpected train movement. Flagging procedures should be used to warn oncoming trains of an obstruction on the rail track. Personnel equipped with flashlights and portable radios should be stationed as flaggers approximately 750 feet on each side of the incident."
127
Are personnel allowed to enter a shaft from the street?
No, unless its an emergency exit with a stairway and ordered by command.
pg.44
"Personnel shall not enter any shaft from the street except when it is also an emergency exit with a stairway and the IC has ordered such entry. Fan and vent shafts that have only fixed ladders are too steep and narrow to provide adequate safety and do not always terminate at the track bed area."
128
NOTEWORTHY
PG.44
"Personnel shall always treat the third rail as if it were energized. Never touch, place equipment on, or step on the third rail, even after it has been confirmed as having been powered down."
129
Where should the WSAD be placed?
no greater than 500 ft from the end of an incident.
pg.44
"The Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD) is designed to give an audible and visual warning should electricity be detected in what should otherwise be de-energized third rail. This device is designed to be placed at a distance no greater than 500 feet from the end on the incident or emergency. The WSAD will activate when installed on an energized third rail, if it is installed incorrectly, or if the batteries are low. The WSAD will also begin alarming at 50 to 60 volts, which is the same voltage at which stray current has been measured. As WSADs become available, they shall be placed on each section of de-energized third rail."
130
Minimum compliment for a metro ems event on trains or at stations?
1 ALS or BLS
1 Suppresion apparatus
pg.45
"Although each jurisdiction may add to the response compliment, the minimum resources assigned to EMS incidents at a station or on a train are:
1 ALS or BLS Unit; and
1 First Responder Unit (engine, truck, rescue)."
131
EMS Rail Roadway compliment
pg.45
1 ALS or BLS Unit
1 Engine Company
1 Truck Company (for WSAD placement and portering)
1 Rescue Company
1 Battalion Chief
1 EMS Supervisor
132
Fire, Collision, or Derailment (Above-grade and Below-grade)?
pg.46
5 Engine Companies
2 Truck Companies
2 EMS Units (1 must be ALS)
2 Rescue Companies (with structural collapse capabilities)
2 Battalion Chiefs
1 Command Aide
1 Technical Rescue Unit (for collision or derailment)
1 EMS Supervisor
133
Outside fire on Metro RRW compliment
pg.47
2 Engine Companies
1 Rescue Company
1 Battalion Chief
134
1st due engine company responsibilities
135
2nd due engine company responsibilities
136
3rd due engine company responsibilities
137
4th due engine company responsibilities
138
5th due engine company responsibilities
139
Truck/Rescue responsibilities
140
What does the unified command consist of?
BC, Metro on-scene commander, rail supervisor
pg.50
"The mitigation of emergency incidents involving Metrorail requires a deliberate, coordinated approach by all responders and the use of a Unified Command. The Unified command consists of the battalion chief, the Metro on-scene commander, and a rail supervisor."
141
Command Unit responsibilities
142
Engine Companies tool compliment
143
Truck/Rescue tool compliment
144
EMS unit tool compliment
145
What does ACRE stand for?
Access
Control
Rescue
Evacuate/EMS
pg.53
146
Hose valves are located where?
at 200 ft intervals in tunnels and under station platforms
pg.55
"The hose valves are located at 200-foot intervals in the tunnels and under the station platforms."
147
Flaggers positioning
pg.55
"Flaggers should be positioned in a safe area approximately 750 feet away from both ends of the incident for Metro trains in a shared Rail Roadway; for other railroads they need to be positioned two miles from the incident. Flaggers have the option to use flares for above-grade incidents and handlights for below-grade incidents."
148
What is the standard railroad signal for instructing a train operator to stop?
pg.55/56
"If a train or railroad vehicle approaches, stand in a safe area facing the train, swing the lighted hand light or flare horizontally from side-to-side in front of their body so that it can be seen by the train or vehicle operator. This is a standard railroad signal instructing the operator to stop immediately. The flagger shall notify command or the incident safety officer of the status of any and all approaching equipment on the tracks."
149
What is the standard cure for a stuck elevator?
drift it to the next platform, release the doors, and allow the occupants to exit.
pg.56
"The standard cure for a stuck elevator is to drift it to the next platform, release the doors, and allow the occupants to exit. Before the drifting may begin, ROCC must be notified of the situation and planned remedy"
150
Escalator Entrapment steps
pg.56
Steps to follow are:
Determine which escalator is involved.
If the escalator is still operating, stop it immediately by either key or stop button.
Disconnect main power for involved unit.
Lockout/tag out unit.
If the situation is a life or death emergency, strike the step, one step away from the
victim, with a sledgehammer or maul.
If the comb plates are trapping the victim, they can be removed by striking them with a
striking tool.
The steps can be removed by using a long (12”) Allen key or screwdriver.
The comb plates can be removed with the use of a large flat blade screwdriver.
151
To lift a rail car what minimum equipment may be needed?
pg.57
To lift a rail car the minimum following equipment may be needed:
2 Metro bags,
1 complete air bag system and two air bags or other lifting equipment,
Wood cribbing,
Wedges,
Portable lighting,
Traffic cones for placing over collector shoes
WSADs.
152
Steps for a rail car lifting:
pg.57
The following steps are followed for rail car lifting:
Follow proper power removal procedures.
Install WSADs.
Determine the location of the victim.
Confirm that the mechanical brake on the lead and tail railcars have been set by Metro.
Metro wheel chocks must be placed at the outer most wheels of the train.
Locate the victim and determine viability.
If the victim is deceased, the fire department coordinates with transit police for the subsequent removal of the victim.
If the victim is viable and impinged or in a position that does not allow easy removal, then a lift of the rail car is required.
Box cribbing must be set up under the truck assembly when lifting.
Crib from the track bed up to the bottom of the truck, leaving only enough room for lifting equipment to fit. Ensure that the victim removal route is clear.
Lift only to the point where the victim is no longer impinged consideration should be made to not lift the flange past the top of the rail
Remove the victim.
Confirm with Transit police before lowering car
Ensure that all personnel are clear of the lift area and lower the rail car.
153
What is the Emergency Tunnel Evacuation Cart?
pg.61
"a non-motorized device used to remove non-ambulatory passengers from the site of an incident"
154
Which end of the hot stick is used to make contact with the 3rd rail?
the end with red reflective tape
pg.63
"The probe end that is used to make contact with the third rail has red reflective tape near the tip."
155
Which end of the Hot stick is used to make contact with the running rail/ground?
the end with whitre reflective tape
pg.63
"The probe that contacts the running rail/ground has white reflective tape near the tip."
156
applying and removing hot stick probe order
apply small probe tip on running rail
then place large probe tip on 3rd rail
remove large tip from 3rd rail
remove small probe tip from running rail
DO NOT REMOVE BOTH TIPS AT THE SAME TIME
157
158
The WSAD should be placed at a distance no greater than how many feet on an incident?
500 ft
pg.64
"This device is designed to be placed at a distance no greater than 500 feet from the end on the incident or emergency"
159
Every incident requiring the WSAD will require a minimum of how many units?
2
pg.65
"Every incident requiring the WSAD will require a minimum of two units."
160
WSAD INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The WSAD installation procedure is as follows:
Contact ROCC to have the third rail de-energized.
Test the third rail with a hot stick to ensure that the power has been removed.
Test the siren and strobe on unit.
Place the WSAD in the upright position between the third rail and the running rail.
Place the white ground paddle on the running rail. An indicator light will turn on if the contact is good. If good contact is not achieved, the running rail can be scraped free of rust with the scraper attached to the white ground paddle. After the scraping, re-install the white ground paddle.
Place the red T-shaped paddle on the third rail.
An indicator light will turn on if the contact is good. If the contact is not good, remove the paddle and replace it a few inches away. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, SCRAPE THE THIRD RAIL!
Lay the WSAD down with the siren facing the incident, not the rails. The WSAD must be placed on the ground to turn on.
161
WSAD REMOVAL PROCEDURE
PG.66
The removal procedure is the reverse of the installation procedure.
If the WSAD activated while attached to the rail or failed during set up or testing, it must be sent to Metro for testing and calibration.
