TB 113 INTRODUCING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR

Question 1

TB 113 INTRODUCING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the third largest container shipping facilities in the world. Forty percent of the gross national product (25 million containers) is shipped through these ports annually.

20-mile strip along Alameda Street

Answer 1

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Question 2

TB 113 INTRODUCING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR

trains will descend into a 10-mile long (33’ deep x 51’ wide) trench

Answer 2

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Question 3

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The east track is identified as Track 1 and the center track is identified at Track 2. It is anticipated that a third set of
tracks will be installed in the near future.

Answer 3

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Question 4

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The corridor will be grade separated from roadways to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality along Alameda Street. In addition, it will eliminate conflicts at 200 street level railroad crossings

Answer 4

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Question 5

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Knox Box Keys—Each key can be identified by the engraved inscription “ACTA” and the identification number assigned to that specific resource. These keys will provide emergency responders access to the corridor. All gates, ladders, phone boxes, and other means of access will be double-locked with a Knox Lock and a railroad lock. Unlocking either lock will unlock the device.

Answer 5

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Question 6

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Emergency Telephones—Telephones are provided at each retractable ladder at the top and bottom of the trench. The telephone is a direct line to the Alameda Corridor Dispatch Center in San Bernardino, California, and can be Emergency Telephone used to talk with others on emergency phones along the corridor.

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Question 7

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Informational Signs—Informational signs are posted at each access point(adjacent to the emergency ladder), below each ladder on both sides of the corridor, at dry standpipe locations, and on struts spanning the Corridor at cross streets. These signs provide emergency and rail workers with the location information. They provide street names, milepost locations, and ladder numbers.

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Question 8

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Pump Stations— Each pump station contains a catch basin located under the corridor (10’ deep x 100’ long x 51’ wide) with a scrubber. Oil and water are separated before water is released into the storm drains.

On each side of the corridor, a 4’ wide water channel takes the runoff from the corridor to the catch basins. In case of a hazardous material spill, metal dikes are provided at the base of each ladder which can Metal dike be inserted into the water channel to help capture runoff.

Incidents involving a hazardous spill require the pumps to be shut down immediately.

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Question 9

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Hazardous Material Specialist—BNSF and UP will provide hazardous material specialists in the event of a spill at any location along the corridor. Response Railroad Haz Mat Specialist working with LAFD members times for these specialist may vary as they cover all of Southern California.

Answer 9

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Question 10

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Consider placing companies ___ to ___ miles away on both sides of the incident to act as scouts to warn the Incident Commander of oncoming trains. Trains can take over one mile to stop.

Answer 10

1 1⁄2 to 2

Question 11

TB 113 INTRODUCING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR

Medical Emergencies – “A” Assignment and Rescue Ambulance

Hazardous Materials/Derailment Incidents – Hazardous Materials Response–Including USAR

Task Force and Heavy Rescue

Fire - “B” Assignment

Others – “A” Assignment and Rescue Ambulance

Answer 11

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Question 12

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“EL” EL within a ______ shape box indicates an _____

Answer 12

“EMERGENCY LADDER.”

diamond

Question 13

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“DS” DS within a _____ shape indicates a _________ connection at that location.

Answer 13

“DRY STANDPIPE”

circle

Question 14

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“DC” DC within a ______ shape indicates ________ at that location.

Answer 14

“DRAIN CUT OFF” (dike)

square

Question 15

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“T” T within a _____ shape indicates an ________

Answer 15

“EMERGENCY TELEPHONE.”

triangle

Question 16

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O Indicates a _____ over the trench

Answer 16

bridge

Question 17

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It takes approximately 1 to 11⁄2 minutes to lower a ladder. An alarm system is affixed to each access ladder. If a ladder Retractable Ladder (Rest Position) is lowered, it will trigger an alarm to a Dispatch Operator at the Alameda Corridor Dispatch Center who will direct all trains to slow
to ____ mph. (Note: The average train speed in the corridor is ____ mph.)

Answer 17

10

40

Question 18

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Dry Standpipes—Dry standpipes are located every ___’ along the corridor. The standpipe system is not a looped system. Each standpipe services only that location. ___ green Botz Dot will be located on the street side to provide for identification.

Answer 18

500

One

Question 19

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Retractable ladders—Forty-six retractable ladders are located along the mid corridor trench, one every ____ feet. Each ladder is equipped with a hand crank to lower the ladder into the trench.

Answer 19

1000

Question 20

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It takes approximately ___ to ___ minutes to lower a ladder.

Answer 20

1 to 11⁄2

Question 21

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In the initial stages of an incident below grade within the Alameda Corridor involving a fire, spill, or derailment, the Incident Commander shall establish a “Rapid Intervention Company” prior to deploying resources into the trench.

Answer 21

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Question 22

TB 113 INTRODUCING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR

“ACCESS POINTS” There are 46 access points (ladders) that lead into the corridor from the street level. NOTE: Wherever there is a gate, an access point will exist.

Answer 22

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