Metro Rail Flashcards
Paddle also known as shoe collector how many are on each Metro car ___.
4
How many volts DC does the 3rd rail have
750
maximum number of cars in a consist _____ due to the maximum length of the station platform which is ____feet
8 (four pair)
600 ft
The doors between cars are not locked during revenue service; the end doors are locked during revenue service and can be opened by using
XX barrel key (soda machine type) on the Metro key ring
On the 1000-6000 series, the EEDR Emergency External Door Release operates doors __ and __ (one leaf on each side),
4 and 9
4+9=13
Emergency External Door Release (EEDR) On the 7000 series, the EEDR is located on both sides of the railcars at the center doors __ and __
3 and 10
3+10=13
On rail cars if emergency access is required through the window, what must be removed
Zip strip
More info
A flat blade screw driver or knife must be inserted into the seam to start the removal of the zip strip
What are the three types of stations
Aerial or elevated
Surface or at grade
Surface or underground
Each station is approximately __ feet wide with platform(s) ___feet long.
60
600
The hose valves are located at ___ ftintervals in the tunnels and under the station platforms.
200 ft
There are two distinct conditions for the ventilation systems in the tunnels and underground stations
normal and emergency
Emergency ventilation fan shafts have been installed to assist in the movement of smoke and air underground.
In an emergency, after contacting the ROCC, who assumes control of the fans.
Incident Commander (IC)
The Knox boxes are located on the first flat wall to the _____of the main entrance after the entry gate
Right
Note
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
If the fire alarm goes into full activation, the inbound entrance escalators automatically ____; the outbound continue to run.
Stop
Wayside phones are found in the Emergency Trip Switch (blue light, ETS) boxes located along the Rail Roadway at intervals of approximately
800 feet
Note:
To use phone pick up and press 0
Emergency Communications Conference Line
This conference line can accept up to ten callers;
maximum number of callers will be reduced by 3, for every cell phone that is on the line.
3
The ________ is a point where the train can move from one track to another.
Interlock
Their function is to allow flexibility in the management of third-rail power
Tie Breaker stations (TB or TBS)
Emergency Trip Station/Blue Light Boxes
These boxes contain a wayside telephone for communicating with the ROCC, an Emergency Trip Switch (red button) to deactivate _____ ______ _____
Third rail power
Note
This button should only be pushed when there is an imminent threat to life safety.
There are two hub stations in the system:
Gallery Place and Metro Center
The WASID to be placed at a distance no greater than ___feet from the end on the incident
Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD)
500
The responsibilities of the fifth due engine is
proceed to the mezzanine/Kiosk area. If a chief has not yet arrived, the officer on the fifth due engine shall assume command of the incident.
Responsibilities of the 4th due engine
RIT
The second due truck company shall report to the
incident commander for Truck assignment.
The role of the Rescue on a Metro for fire, collision or derailment
The primary responsibility of the first due rescue company is to confirm third rail power and to procure and place the first two WSADs
Metro emergency can be organized into four steps. These four steps can be remembered by using the acronym ACRE.
A. Access
C. Control
R. Rescue
E. Evacuate/EM
What should you use to place over collector shoes
Traffic cones
If the emergency requires the removal of passengers from a train that is not at a station, Metro will dispatch a
Rescue Train
Emergency Tunnel Evacuation Cart, or ETEC, is a non-motorized device used to remove __________ passengers from the site of an incident
non-ambulatory
Note:
Max weight is 250 on top level
The ________ system is the chemical and biological substance detection system installed in WMATA Rail stations that are located in sensitive areas of the DC Region.
PROTECT SYSTEM/CB-EMIS
IDW Intrusion Detection and Warning System IDW
If an automobile or rail break through the fence at what degree will the IDW sound at the ROCC
30
Note:
The IDW does not power down the third rail.
In the event there is a fire on a train, use of ______ _____ ____ should be attempted
Portable fire extinguishers
If fire in Traction Power Substations TPSS the fire service must _____ _____ ____
Wait for Metro personnel to access
