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Q

Right of way gates are located approximately every _____ feet

A

800

1
Q

This is the area between the fences and and tunnel walls, where the track bed is located.

A

Right-of-way

2
Q

What are the three types of tunnels?

A

Circular
Horseshoe
Box

3
Q

This is a point where the train can move from one track to another?

A

Interlocks

4
Q

What safety precautions must be taken when working next to a interlock?

A

Switch must be blocked

5
Q

This is a segmented rail that is located outside of the running rails, with fiberglass cover board and is about 4 1/2 inches higher than the running rails?

A

Third rail

6
Q

Traction power substations are located approximately what distance on metro?

A

Every mile

7
Q

When should the red mushroom buttons inside the ETS be used?

A

Should only be pushed when there is an immediate threat to life safety

8
Q

After the ETS button is activated it must be followed up with a call to who?

A

OCC

9
Q

What distance are chain markers located?

A

100’

10
Q

Discharging passengers into the right of way should be done when?

A

Last resort

11
Q

If the passengers cannot remain on the train, they must be discharge through what doors during a surface event?

A

Bulkhead doors not the side doors

12
Q

What is the preferable method of evacuating the train on a aerial structure?

A

Use door number 9

13
Q

What is designed to warn OCC that something has penetrated the right-of-way fencing or barrier wall and is a danger to Metro trains and passengers?

A

Intrusion detection and warning system