Training Bulletin 70 Metro Light Rail Lines Flashcards
According to training bulletin 70 metro light rail lines, class 1 standpipes are provided at what distances?
250-300’
Escape exits/hatches for underground exits can be found every _______ feet?
800 feet
Pantographs lowering pumps is located where and in what car?
Under the second forward facing seat on the left side in car A
Bonus: approximately how many pumps to lower? 20-25
Where is the battery shut-off located on the light rail cars?
How many volts does it supply?
Cabinet on lower side of the “B” car. Open with barrel key
Supplies 37.5 volts
How many passengers per car in the red line?
220
What are the minimum and maximum number of cars per train?
Minimum 4
Max 6
What are the only radio channels that can be used in repeat at MTA light rail locations?
Channel 7&15
Where are the EMP’s located?
Mezzanine level
Power to the light rail lines is received at traction power substations at how many volts?
34,500 volts
Reduced at substation to 750
Milepost markers in the subways are placed how often?
Every 1/10th of a mile
Emergency lighting in the subway tunnels will last minimum of how long?
90 minutes
Cross passages in the subway are spaced how far apart?
Every 750 feet
Hose cabinets in the subway have what equipment?
100’ of 1” hose
1” spray nozzle
2 1/2” FD outlet
40BC dry chem
How long are the light rail cars?
90 feet
What is the delay after pulling the red “t” handle to the time you can open the light rail doors?
4-5 seconds
How many traction power substations are there within the metro rail system?
20
The pantograph is extended under how much pressure?
22 pounds
What is the minimum speed of metro rail trains?
What is the maximum?
Minimum- 5 mph
Maximum- 55 mph
When applying the service brakes on light rail trains, how long does it take the train to stop?
800 feet
To stop a metro rail train, flairs or cones shall be placed how far from the incident to warn the driver?
800 feet
Always allow how much clearance between yourself and a metro rail car?
10”
What may be used to open the small latch to access the chrome handle to open the doors of the blue line train?
Pen or pencil
Where shall RIC be staged at a metro rail incident?
Platform level
