Training Bulletin 70 Metro Light Rail Lines

Question 1

According to training bulletin 70 metro light rail lines, class 1 standpipes are provided at what distances?

Answer 1

250-300’

Question 2

Escape exits/hatches for underground exits can be found every _______ feet?

Answer 2

800 feet

Question 3

Pantographs lowering pumps is located where and in what car?

Answer 3

Under the second forward facing seat on the left side in car A

Bonus: approximately how many pumps to lower? 20-25

Question 4

Where is the battery shut-off located on the light rail cars?

How many volts does it supply?

Answer 4

Cabinet on lower side of the “B” car. Open with barrel key

Supplies 37.5 volts

Question 5

How many passengers per car in the red line?

Answer 5

220

Question 6

What are the minimum and maximum number of cars per train?

Answer 6

Minimum 4

Max 6

Question 7

What are the only radio channels that can be used in repeat at MTA light rail locations?

Answer 7

Channel 7&15

Question 8

Where are the EMP’s located?

Answer 8

Mezzanine level

Question 9

Power to the light rail lines is received at traction power substations at how many volts?

Answer 9

34,500 volts

Reduced at substation to 750

Question 10

Milepost markers in the subways are placed how often?

Answer 10

Every 1/10th of a mile

Question 11

Emergency lighting in the subway tunnels will last minimum of how long?

Answer 11

90 minutes

Question 12

Cross passages in the subway are spaced how far apart?

Answer 12

Every 750 feet

Question 13

Hose cabinets in the subway have what equipment?

Answer 13

100’ of 1” hose
1” spray nozzle
2 1/2” FD outlet
40BC dry chem

Question 14

How long are the light rail cars?

Answer 14

90 feet

Question 15

What is the delay after pulling the red “t” handle to the time you can open the light rail doors?

Answer 15

4-5 seconds

Question 16

How many traction power substations are there within the metro rail system?

Answer 16

20

Question 17

The pantograph is extended under how much pressure?

Answer 17

22 pounds

Question 18

What is the minimum speed of metro rail trains?

What is the maximum?

Answer 18

Minimum- 5 mph

Maximum- 55 mph

Question 19

When applying the service brakes on light rail trains, how long does it take the train to stop?

Answer 19

800 feet

Question 20

To stop a metro rail train, flairs or cones shall be placed how far from the incident to warn the driver?

Answer 20

800 feet

Question 21

Always allow how much clearance between yourself and a metro rail car?

Answer 21

10”

Question 22

What may be used to open the small latch to access the chrome handle to open the doors of the blue line train?

Answer 22

Pen or pencil

Question 23

Where shall RIC be staged at a metro rail incident?

Answer 23

Platform level