Rail Cars Flashcards
What is the weight of rail cars?
36 to 40 tons
How long is each railcar?
75’
The maximum numbers of rail cars in a consist will be how many?
8 cars
What type of key opens rail car doors in the metro system?
XX barrel key
What doors are located on the operator side of rail cars?
1-6
What are the door numbers on opposite side of the operator?
7-12
What doors can be opened using the XX barrel key?
Door 2,8, and 9
What doors can crews and passengers open by using the manual pull handles?
3,4,9, and 10
How do you remove windows on a metro car?
Removing the zip strip from the inside of the car
What are the two Communications Systems on the metro train?
Internal intercom and metro radio
What ways can access or egress be gained in metro cars?
Side doors, bulkhead doors, or windows
What is needed if evacuating through the bulkhead doors?
A ladder