AUC 207 Add. 13 MTA Transit Liason

Question 0

Despite the request for power off, how much additional time may be requested by Transit, in order to locate and spot trains so as to prevent the stopping of trains outside of stations? (2.6)
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 15 minutes

Answer 0

Answer: B

Question 1

Which of the following will the Desk Superintendant in charge keep the TLO apprised of? (2.6)
A. Power removal or restoration
B. current operations of fan plants and direction of air flow
C. Locations of emergency exits in the vicinity of the station
D. Location of other lines operating in the vicinity of the station
E. any other info that may be beneficial

Answer 1

All are correct

Question 2

How will a request for immediate power off for a life threatening situation be affected by the delay imposed by Transit? (2.6)

Answer 2

It won’t. The RCC will remove power immediately.

Question 3

Agree or Disagree

Power removal requests and confirmation of such may be authorized through the T.L.O. on duty at the R.C.C. (3.1)

Answer 3

Disagree

Under no circumstances shall the removal of power or the confirmation that power has been removed be requested or given through the T.L.O. Power removal and the confirmation of power removal must always be requested and confirmed via the FD Borough Communications Office.

Question 4

Define: Reach Train

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Answer 4

Reach Train: a train brought up end to end to a disabled train, used to evacuate passengers walking through the train and back to a station.

Question 5

Define: Rescue Train

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Answer 5

Rescue Train: a train brought up end to end to a disabled train, used to transfer passengers onto it and driven to the nearest station to be discharged.

Question 6

Intro:

The purpose of the Transit Liaison Officer is to act as the liaison between the I.C. and the R.C.C. (Rail Control Center) in resolving ans communications or operational issues that might arise during an incident.

Answer 6

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