Under River Rail Ops Flashcards
The third rail in under river tools will be consistent throughout the under river tubes
It may change from side to side
If evacuating passengers in under river tubes you should evacuate them through what area
Through the area outside the rails of the tracks opposite the 3 rd rail
A safe place to walk in the under river tubes is between the running rails because it is away from the third rail
No it is unsafe because the drainage trough is located there
Most under river tubes have access to the adjoining tube throughout the under water areas
No most don’t have access
NOTE THE FOLLOWING tubes do have access
63 st
161 st
Lex ave
Which is the most likely tube to be susceptible to flood
63 st
Where is the usually location of the last emergency exit at a tube
Where the tube and tunnel meet
Where square tunnel meets round tube is exit entry point of tube
Is the billy bar necessary when using the subway emergency exit key to open exit
Not essential but aids opening door more quickly and easily
What are the two types of emergency exits
Standard . Flush with sidewalk
Upright . Upright exists are vertical located in side of structure
Some exit stairways in tube are morrow and steep and others are wide with a pitch that is comfortable to walk on which is usually the more comfortable ones concrete or metal
Concrete usually
Metal stairs often steeper with open treads
What tool in a under river tubes is useful to help with lighting issues and will not contribute to heat in the tube
Glow sticks
Crossovers associated with emergency exits are usually one or two levels above the tracks
False usually at track level
All under river standpipes are
- Wet
- City main feed
- Siamese usually located at emergency exit closers to the river
- 2 1/2 outlet every 200’
5 section valves approximately 600’
6 sound powered phones jacks located at standpipe outlets ( exception joralemen tube)
2 1/2 in Under river tubes are located at what intervals
Every 200’
Section valves every
Approximately every 600
Where will EED be located in under river tubes
Both ends of under river tubes at base of emergency exits
Also near stations first blue light south of south bound platform
What also must be used in conjunction with EED, when using it from train to train
Must be used flat side up with hooks ropes as guides
Post radios should not be used near what in subways
- Signals
- communication equipment
- Train operator cabs
Notify nyct when post radios are in operation. Within subway system
Can a blue light phone be used to call outside the system
No but can receive calls form outside the system
1 + area code usually 718 plus 3 digit exchange + four digit extension
Sound powered phones are located in all under river tubes except
The Jerolamon tubes between Brooklyn and lower manhattaN
Ventilation in under river tubes
All have reversible fans at both ends Exception: no fans on Brooklyn side of green point Jackson ave tube Or Bronx side of 149 st No fans or ductwork in tubes
What information will be contained on the A side of the operational guide for under river tubes
maps ,Pictures and info to locate a particular set of tubes and associated emergency exits and stations
What info will be obtained from the B side of operational guide
Diagram of tube and information about emergency exits, distances and crossovers
With regard to size up of a under river tube incident the acronym LIVES can be used. What does it stand for
Location of incident /Life hazard Incident info Ventilation EVACUATION/egress points Safety
Victims in a under river tube should be removed in what order
- Ambulatory
- Non- ambulatory :
A. Red tag( immediate transport )
B. Yellow tag ( delayed transport) - Disentanglement/extrication:
A.red tag
B. Yellow tag - Black tag( deceased)
