Right-of-way Flashcards
Right of way gates are located approximately every _____ feet
800
This is the area between the fences and and tunnel walls, where the track bed is located.
Right-of-way
What are the three types of tunnels?
Circular
Horseshoe
Box
This is a point where the train can move from one track to another?
Interlocks
What safety precautions must be taken when working next to a interlock?
Switch must be blocked
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?
Third rail
Traction power substations are located approximately what distance on metro?
Every mile
When should the red mushroom buttons inside the ETS be used?
Should only be pushed when there is an immediate threat to life safety
After the ETS button is activated it must be followed up with a call to who?
OCC
What distance are chain markers located?
100’
Discharging passengers into the right of way should be done when?
Last resort
If the passengers cannot remain on the train, they must be discharge through what doors during a surface event?
Bulkhead doors not the side doors
What is the preferable method of evacuating the train on a aerial structure?
Use door number 9
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?
Intrusion detection and warning system
