TB 84, 116, Metrolink/metro rail red line

Question 1

the maximum crush load capacity of each red line train car is?

Answer 1

220 passengers

Question 2

the mezzanine level is the first level below ground and contains?

Answer 2

EMP

Question 3

the red line subway system are emergency exits which are identified by what color exit signs which indicate street level access and may exit out of an emergency escape hatch.

Answer 3

green

Question 4

if one collector shoe is in contact with an energized section of the third rail, the entire train is still energized. the third rail carries? and can be on either side of the track

Answer 4

750 volts

Question 5

the engine of the firs arriving task force dispatched to a red line fire incident should initiate which of the following assignments?

Answer 5

fire attack; incident tunnel

Question 6

there are a total of 93 cross passages between tunnels in the system. the cross passages are staggered at approximately how far apart and will include the blue light station

Answer 6

750 foot

Question 7

a deluge sprinkler system, designed for train undercarriage protection is located at track level in the station only. activation of this system is from?

Answer 7

ETS/blue light station

Question 8

the emergency trip station ETS for each track is located at each end of the red line station and readily identified by?

Answer 8

blue light

Question 9

in the event of loss of traction power, batteries provide power for?

Answer 9

train controls

Question 10

metro rial red line trains are propelled by how many traction motor car, and carry how many volts?

Answer 10

4; 750 volts (DC)

Question 11

the shut off battery power in a metro rail red line is located?

Answer 11

under the B car

Question 12

red line stations that have an ancillary level contain what?

Answer 12

train communication and control room (TC&C)

Question 13

the most important area at a red line incident is?

Answer 13

the EMP

Question 14

The DWP power room should not be entered by F.D. personnel as equip. is energized with?

Answer 14

34,500 volts

Question 15

each red line care is equipped with what extinguisher and are located where?

Answer 15

2; 10a/60bc; one in the operators cab and one between the transverse arrangement in the passenger seats

Question 16

during an emergency, which of the following statements is not correct regarding gaining entry from outside of a red line train?

Answer 16

pulling down on the emrg. red ball from the access panel next to the center door

Question 17

resetting a fire alarm by F.D. personnel in a metro red line station can be done where?

Answer 17

at the TC&C

Question 18

the area where passengers enter and exit trains is referred to as the ?

Answer 18

platform level

Question 19

a trip switch to disconnect power to a segment of the third rail is located at the ETS at each end of the station? which statement is correct regarding shutting down electrical power?

Answer 19

if one collector shoe of the train is in contact with a live section of the third rail, the entire train is still energized

Question 20

in addition to sprinklers that protect all public and ancillary areas of the station, hose cabinets are located throughout the mezzanine level, ancillary area, and platform area. the cabinets contain?

Answer 20

fire extinguisher, 1 1/2 inch wet standpipe, 2 1/2 inch FD outlet

Question 21

a deluge sprinkler system designed for train undercarriage protection is located?

Answer 21

at track level in the station only

Question 22

red line has a train length of how many car maximum

Answer 22

6

Question 23

if an actual fire occurs in a red line tunnel, standard operating guidelines consider that the engine of the second arriving task force be assigned?

Answer 23

station division, platform level

Question 24

when traction power is loss, batteries provide power for?

Answer 24

auxiliary systems

Question 25

trains have how many crew members on board the train during operations?

Answer 25

2

Question 26

each passenger car can carry a maximum of?

Answer 26

360 passengers

Question 27

electrical power which supplies the metrolink train is? which supplied by a Detroit diesel engine generator located at the locomotive?

Answer 27

480 volts AC

Question 28

a battery system made of nickel cadmium (36 volts DC) can be located u nder each passenger commuter car. the battery system is used for?

Answer 28

lighting and public address system

Question 29

a rotary saw should not be used to cut into the cars of a metrolink, in an attempt to ventilate because?

Answer 29

electrical wires of up to 480 volts can cause electrical shock

Question 30

due to the tension on the track rail, members should not cut the track without prior authorization from?

Answer 30

railroad authorities

Question 31

when this operation is activated, crushing could occur if anything is in the way. these switches are controlled by the following methods?

Answer 31

central control facility
electric sensor
manually

Question 32

the maximum number of passengers that could be riding in a metrolink car is? with ? sitting?

Answer 32

360; 149

Question 33

an electrical panel in the metrolink passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified with a ? decal on the door?

Answer 33

no smoking

Question 34

the location of the control cab is identified with a letter? below the control cab window and located on the opposite end of the locomotive?

Answer 34

F

Question 35

each commuter train from the inside will have emergency exit windows identified by?

Answer 35

a red ring pull

Question 36

an emerg. hand brake can be used to park the commuter car if deemed necessary. the individual authorized use of the handbrake is?

Answer 36

officer on scene

Question 37

how many dry chemical exting. would be found on each passengers commuter car?

Answer 37

4

Question 38

this panel will only shutdown power to the individual commuter car and not the entire train system. the panel is normally found on which end of the commuter car?

Answer 38

“A” end

Question 39

in order to accomplish a complete engine and electrical power shut down simultaneously in a metrolink commuter train, what must be activated?

Answer 39

head end power (HEP) panel

Question 40

in an emergency situation involving a metorlink commuter train, the ? should be contacted to gather information pertaining to passenger load and the condition of the locomotive?

Answer 40

conductor

Question 41

a danger area is located ? and consists of?

Answer 41

between each car; electrical cables, hi pressure hoses and car knuckles

Question 42

a total of ? cross passages between tunnels exist in the red line system used for the transfer of passengers or emergency responders from one bore to another. cross passages are staggered at approximately? foot intervals?

Answer 42

93

750

Question 43

2 1/2 inch outlets are located approximately ? feet in the red line tunnel and cross passages?

Answer 43

250

Question 44

within the red line tunnels are emergency exits throughout the entire system. ? exit signs indicate street level access and may exit out to an emergency escape hatch which may be opened from the outside with?

Answer 44

green

a hydrant wrench

Question 45

RIC at a metro rail incident should involve a company at each?

Answer 45

train station

Question 46

Each passenger car to carry a maximum of? Passengers in the metro link.

Answer 46

360

Question 47

The fire department has eight channels 2,4,6,7, 12, 15, 16, 17 that are operational within the Metrorail tongue to a special antenna system. These channels work in?

Answer 47

Repeat mode only