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Question 1

2.6 VOLTAGE DETECTING DEVICE – A device use by the railroad Class “A” employee (A Man) to detect alternating current (AC) Voltage. When the voltage detecting device is held against the catenary conductor (by means of a long pole), it detects if the catenary conductor is energized or de-energized. THIS INSTRUMENT WILL DETERMINE IF A POWER SOURCE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. IT WILL NOT DETECT RESIDUAL STATIC CURRENT.

Answer 1

The application of water shall be considered only when the power to the third rail, 480 volt stand-by power, and power to the catenary wires have been shut down. At this point, there is still the possibility that residual static electricity is present in the catenary wires, pantograph and electrical components of the train.
*the following what can do if have all these w/ power off but still have residual static electricity

Question 2

3. 2.1 A fog nozzle, in the fog pattern position shall be used from a platform into the train avoiding any contact with the overhead electrical wires and the pantograph connection.
4. 2.2 If conditions warrant, a handline using a fog stream can be operated from the adjacent platform directing water at the train’s undercarriage, thus controlling fire and/or cooling the diesel fuel tank, maintaining its integrity.
5. 2.3 Short bursts of a fog water stream shall be utilized to avoid accumulations of water pooling. Run-off water presents an electrical hazard and officers shall make certain that firefighters are not standing in the path of run-off water.
   * fog noz into train , under train but NOT above train, all short brust, min 10 ft distance

-All fire teams applying water with hand-held fog nozzles should take advantage of the reach of the fog stream and observe to a minimum approach distance of ten feet (10’) to catenary wires.

Answer 2

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  4. 3 Railroad Transportation Supervisor/s will respond to the ICP, report in, and remain there for the duration of the operation to assist the IC. If a railroad supervisor is NOT STATIONED at the ICP to assist in coordinating all the activities in this addendum, then the IC MAY CHOOSE NOT to implement the above procedures and wait for the railroad to place of the grounds prior to the use of any fog stream or water.

*dont nd him there but may choose not use water if he not there

Question 3

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Any decision to move the train involved in the emergency into the station, evacuate the passengers, utilize a rescue train, or the dispatching of a diesel locomotive shall be made by the IC after (if possible) consultation with railroad supervisors.(so dont need him move train)

Answer 3

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  4. 5 ADEQUATE RESOURCES SHALL BE MOBILIZED TO RENDEZVOUS WITH TRAIN EVACUEES AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE LOCATION WHICH IS USUALLY A STATION PLATFORM. ADEQUATE RESOURCES SHALL INCLUDE: FIREFIGHTERS WITH FIRST AID EQUIPMENT, BACKBOARDS, STRETCHERS AND EMSC UNITS, IF SMOKE HAS SUFFICIENTLY DISSIPATED. Officers shall be prepared for a change in strategy or a reversal of train direction by monitoring all communications and maintaining contact with the ICP. The officer supervising the evacuation resources can re-deploy members as required after approval from the ICP.

Question 4

5.1 The IC must order via the FDNY dispatcher: the power-off on the third rail, catenary lines and 480 volt stand-by power, and the stopping of all train movement. The power source for the 480-volt stand-by power is independent of the catenary circuit and the third rail. Terminology in communicating power-off request should specify each source so that no one source is inadvertently overlooked.

Answer 4

When requesting power removal, the following terminology must be stated verbatim to the FDNY dispatcher:

1. Request All Train Movement Stopped (Specify Affected Track(s))
2. Request Third Rail - DC Power Removal (Specify Affected Track(s))
3. Request Catenary - AC Power Removal (Specify Affected Track(s))
4. Request 480 Volt Standby Power Removal (Specify Affected Track(s))

Question 5

5. 4 The RAILROAD POWER DIRECTOR WILL confirm to the FDNY dispatcher, that the electrical power source (third rail, catenary wires and 480 Volt stand-by power) has been disconnected from the designated track/tunnel number. The PSCC SUPERVISOR will confirm to the FDNY Dispatcher that train movement has been stopped on the designated tracks.
   * RAILROAD POWER DIRECTOR tell dipatch power off
   * PSCC tell dispatch no train movement

Answer 5

Note: Until the IC has confirmation that the power supply has been removed and grounded from the overhead catenary wires, third rail and 480 volt stand-by power and all train movement has been halted, members may not operate on the track areas unless there is imminent peril to life.

Question 6

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  5. 8 UNLESS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES AND AS CONDITION PERMIT, the IC should wait for confirmation of power removal before requesting power-off on additional tracks or tunnels. Requests to remove power from additional tracks or tunnels prior to completion and confirmation of the original request have led to great delays and confusion with communication.

Answer 6

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