TB 116 Metro Heavy Rails

Question 1

What colors are metro heavy rails?

Answer 1

Red and purple

Question 2

How long are the heavy rails and where do they service ?

Answer 2

17.4 miles long and service 16 stations from union square to north Hollywood

Question 3

What is the configuration of the metro heavy rails ?

Answer 3

Minimum 2 car which includes “A” car (controller cab) and on “B” car and up to six cars can operate as dependent pairs “A” cab on each end

Question 4

What are the train car dimensions and specs ?

Answer 4

75 ft long 10ft wide 12 ft high
Weight 80,000lbs
Max speed 70mph ( 55 union to west lake)
Normal configuration 4or6 car trains depending on passenger load

Question 5

How are the trains propelled?

Answer 5

4 traction motors per car 750 Volts direct current power supplied by third rail which supplies all power traction motors, converter(for charging on board batteries), air compressor, heating elements, and A/C

Question 6

Where are the batteries located ?

Answer 6

“b” car provide 37.5 VDC and have a disconnect switch

Question 7

What’s the load capacity of the trains?

Answer 7

Each car 59 seated
One wheelchair space
220 passengers standing “crush load”

Question 8

How can doors be opened during emergency?

Answer 8

Inside: red ball above each door
Outside : access panel next to center doors
External emergency door handle pulled to release system air
Wait 5 seconds manually separate doors ONLY CENTER DOORS

Question 9

What kind of fire extinguishers does each train carry?

Answer 9

Each car has 2 (Type) 10A/60BC

Question 10

What is in the ancillary level?

Answer 10

Different control rooms 
TC&C train communication and control 
Mechanical room
DWP
Fan room

Question 11

Where can you enter the ancillary room front?

Answer 11

Mezzanine level most cases

Question 12

Where are the sprinkler/standpipe shut offs located ?

Answer 12

The valve rooms

Question 13

What functions can be done at EMP?

Answer 13

Exhaust fan
Escalators
Communication with Rail Operations Center (ROC)

Question 14

Where is the EMP located ?

Answer 14

Mezzanine level

Question 15

What is the older style of EMP specs?

Answer 15

Summary graphic map
4 panels; Zone alarm, telephone, fan control, public address
FTEL phone
Emergency response procedure and facilities map book

Question 16

What are the specs on newer EMP?

Answer 16

2 touch screen display terminals one for schematic of station facilities and location
alarm zone display location and type of alarm
Public address panel / evacuation message
Telephones
Emergency response procedures and facilities map book

Question 17

What ar the 6 types of alarm displayed in. Newer EMP panels?

Answer 17

• Fire direction (red)
• Fire suppression (pink)
• Intrusion detection (blue)
• Gas monitoring (green)
• Facilities (black)
• Fire vale\tampers (orange)

Question 18

What information can ROC provide?

Answer 18

Nearest station or cross street to incident 
Status of incident train
Nature and extent of fire and smoke
Patient condition 
Updated information as it comes

Question 19

What should be consideration for prolonged incidents?

Answer 19

Send a BC (BC13 preferred ) to ROC 2000 E Imperial Hwy to act as liaison

Question 20

What is the platform level for?

Answer 20

Passengers enter and exit trains

It will have ETS emergency trip station emergency equipment room and access to tunnels

Question 21

Where are the ETS located?

Answer 21

End of each track indicated by Blue Light Station BLS on wall

Question 22

What does ETS contain

Answer 22

ETEL for ROC or EMP
FTEL (union-west lake)
Diagram to what section of track will be effected
Deluge sprinkler control
Trip switch to disconnect power to a segment of third rail

Question 23

What’s the procedure for trip switch?

Answer 23

Roc must be contacted ETEL
Roc de energize track in smaller zone
Trip switch is pushed is immediate it can effect other trains including rescue train
Make sure the entire length of train is in the station
Lockout tag out with FD lock
If trip switch is pushed metro personnel will respond to re rack breakers which will cause delay

Question 24

How many collector shoes are there ?

Answer 24

4

Question 25

What are the levels of heavy metro rails?

Answer 25

Mezzanine and ancillary
Platform
Track

Question 26

How many cross passages and how far apart are they?

Answer 26

93
Approx 750 ft apart
They all include BLS and ETS to de energize the section of track ETEL FTEL and 2 1/2 FDC

Question 27

What color emergency exit lead to the street?

Answer 27

Green

Question 28

What tool can be used to open emergency escape hatch?

Answer 28

Hydrant wrench

Question 29

What are the 8 operational metro rail radio channels Fire Dept can use in direct mode in line of sight?

Answer 29

2
4
6
7
12
15
16
17

Question 30

Where are Emergency telephones located?

Answer 30

Ancillary corridors
Sprinkler valve room
TC&C rooms
Other ancillary rooms

Question 31

What are the sprinkler head types ?

Answer 31

Flushed 1/2 inch orfice activated at 160 degrees

Pendant activate 165-212

Upright activate 165-286

Question 32

What is in the hose cabinets throughout mezzanine ancillary and platform levels?

Answer 32

1 1/2 inch wet standpipe with 100 ft hose and 2 1/2 fdc connection

Question 33

What kind of water system does heavy rail have ?

Answer 33

Combined standpipe system at least TWO 8inch mains that will have 2 FDC per station

Question 34

What is the fire dept augmented pressure should supply for metro rail?

Answer 34

125 psi

Question 35

What is the rated capacity of emergency fans ?

Answer 35

200HP

150,000 CFMs

Question 36

What is connected to tunnel vent fans in case of catastrophic loss of power?

Answer 36

Diesel engine generators located main yard and Vermont station

Question 37

What is the width of emergency pathway on tunnel?

Answer 37

Minimum 30”