O.G. 6.11 LIGHT RAIL RESPONSE

Question 1

Tracks must be clear for __ _______ in the downtown area and a minimum of __ ______ in all other areas before crossing.

Answer 1

one block downtown

two blocks, because of speed, everywhere else.

Question 2

If the train yields, it will shut off its __________, not its ________.

Answer 2

headlights, not its Cyclops.

Question 3

Three critical procedures shall be followed when responding to an incident on a light rail car. What are they?

Answer 3

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. The pantograph must be lowered before entering the car.
3. Obtain clearance from TriMet to enter the track way.

Question 4

Who can lower a pantograph?

Answer 4

The pantograph will be lowered by the operator, or the Rail Supervisor.

Question 5

What are the procedures for Fires in rail cars?

Answer 5

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. Confirm pantograph is lowered.
3. Evacuate all passengers.
4. Extinguish fire (note: each car has 32 volt backup battery).

Question 6

The Type 1, 3, & 4 vehicles have a battery isolation switch, who can notify an officer where the switch is in these cars?

Answer 6

Rail Control or Supervisor can advise on the location depending on the car type.

Question 7

What type cars do not have an accessible battery isolation switch?

Answer 7

Type 2 cars

Question 8

What are the procedures for fires in substations/electrical vaults?

Answer 8

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. Obtain clearance to enter track way .
3. Treat as a substation/electrical vault fire; do not enter or apply water until power is confirmed off.

Question 9

Who can confirm that power is off in a tri-met substation?

Answer 9

TriMet will not be able to verify that power is off to the substation; that information will need to come from the utility.

Question 10

Who can tell you what utility power company to contact to shut down power to a substation?

Answer 10

Rail Control will know what utility is feeding a specific substation (PGE or PP&L)

Question 11

What are the procedures for TA1MAX?

Answer 11

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. Obtain clearance to enter track way .
3. Do not park apparatus on tracks.
4. Confirm pantograph is lowered.
5. Watch for downed power lines.
6. Treat patients in vehicle and/or rail car.
7. Consider possibility of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
8. Consider need for additional resources.

Question 12

Train vs. pedestrian (TA1MAX) procedures.

Answer 12

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. Obtain clearance to enter track way .
3. Do not park apparatus on tracks.
4. Treat victim.
5. If victim is pinned under rail car, lower pantograph before removing victim.

Question 13

Derailment Procedures:

Answer 13

1. Ensure Dispatch notifies Ruby Junction of the incident.
2. Obtain clearance to enter track way .
3. Confirm pantograph is lowered.
4. Consider possibility of MCI.
5. Consider need for additional resources.
6. Depending on the severity of the derailment the train may be unstable; caution should be used when approaching and boarding/alighting a derailed train. (The Rail Supervisor will be able to advise).