TB 84, 116, Metrolink/metro rail red line Flashcards
the maximum crush load capacity of each red line train car is?
220 passengers
the mezzanine level is the first level below ground and contains?
EMP
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.
green
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
750 volts
the engine of the firs arriving task force dispatched to a red line fire incident should initiate which of the following assignments?
fire attack; incident tunnel
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
750 foot
a deluge sprinkler system, designed for train undercarriage protection is located at track level in the station only. activation of this system is from?
ETS/blue light station
the emergency trip station ETS for each track is located at each end of the red line station and readily identified by?
blue light
in the event of loss of traction power, batteries provide power for?
train controls
metro rial red line trains are propelled by how many traction motor car, and carry how many volts?
4; 750 volts (DC)
the shut off battery power in a metro rail red line is located?
under the B car
red line stations that have an ancillary level contain what?
train communication and control room (TC&C)
the most important area at a red line incident is?
the EMP
The DWP power room should not be entered by F.D. personnel as equip. is energized with?
34,500 volts
each red line care is equipped with what extinguisher and are located where?
2; 10a/60bc; one in the operators cab and one between the transverse arrangement in the passenger seats
during an emergency, which of the following statements is not correct regarding gaining entry from outside of a red line train?
pulling down on the emrg. red ball from the access panel next to the center door
resetting a fire alarm by F.D. personnel in a metro red line station can be done where?
at the TC&C
the area where passengers enter and exit trains is referred to as the ?
platform level
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?
if one collector shoe of the train is in contact with a live section of the third rail, the entire train is still energized
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?
fire extinguisher, 1 1/2 inch wet standpipe, 2 1/2 inch FD outlet
a deluge sprinkler system designed for train undercarriage protection is located?
at track level in the station only
red line has a train length of how many car maximum
6
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?
station division, platform level
when traction power is loss, batteries provide power for?
auxiliary systems
trains have how many crew members on board the train during operations?
2
each passenger car can carry a maximum of?
360 passengers
electrical power which supplies the metrolink train is? which supplied by a Detroit diesel engine generator located at the locomotive?
480 volts AC
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?
lighting and public address system
a rotary saw should not be used to cut into the cars of a metrolink, in an attempt to ventilate because?
electrical wires of up to 480 volts can cause electrical shock
due to the tension on the track rail, members should not cut the track without prior authorization from?
railroad authorities
when this operation is activated, crushing could occur if anything is in the way. these switches are controlled by the following methods?
central control facility
electric sensor
manually
the maximum number of passengers that could be riding in a metrolink car is? with ? sitting?
360; 149
an electrical panel in the metrolink passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified with a ? decal on the door?
no smoking
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?
F
each commuter train from the inside will have emergency exit windows identified by?
a red ring pull
an emerg. hand brake can be used to park the commuter car if deemed necessary. the individual authorized use of the handbrake is?
officer on scene
how many dry chemical exting. would be found on each passengers commuter car?
4
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?
“A” end
in order to accomplish a complete engine and electrical power shut down simultaneously in a metrolink commuter train, what must be activated?
head end power (HEP) panel
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?
conductor
a danger area is located ? and consists of?
between each car; electrical cables, hi pressure hoses and car knuckles
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?
93
750
2 1/2 inch outlets are located approximately ? feet in the red line tunnel and cross passages?
250
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?
green
a hydrant wrench
RIC at a metro rail incident should involve a company at each?
train station
Each passenger car to carry a maximum of? Passengers in the metro link.
360
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?
Repeat mode only
