Under River Rail Ops

Question 0

The third rail in under river tools will be consistent throughout the under river tubes

Answer 0

It may change from side to side

Question 1

If evacuating passengers in under river tubes you should evacuate them through what area

Answer 1

Through the area outside the rails of the tracks opposite the 3 rd rail

Question 2

A safe place to walk in the under river tubes is between the running rails because it is away from the third rail

Answer 2

No it is unsafe because the drainage trough is located there

Question 3

Most under river tubes have access to the adjoining tube throughout the under water areas

Answer 3

No most don’t have access

NOTE THE FOLLOWING tubes do have access
63 st
161 st
Lex ave

Question 4

Which is the most likely tube to be susceptible to flood

Answer 4

63 st

Question 5

Where is the usually location of the last emergency exit at a tube

Answer 5

Where the tube and tunnel meet

Where square tunnel meets round tube is exit entry point of tube

Question 6

Is the billy bar necessary when using the subway emergency exit key to open exit

Answer 6

Not essential but aids opening door more quickly and easily

Question 7

What are the two types of emergency exits

Answer 7

Standard . Flush with sidewalk

Upright . Upright exists are vertical located in side of structure

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Concrete usually

Metal stairs often steeper with open treads

Question 9

What tool in a under river tubes is useful to help with lighting issues and will not contribute to heat in the tube

Answer 9

Glow sticks

Question 10

Crossovers associated with emergency exits are usually one or two levels above the tracks

Answer 10

False usually at track level

Question 11

All under river standpipes are

Answer 11

1. Wet
2. City main feed
3. Siamese usually located at emergency exit closers to the river
4. 2 1/2 outlet every 200’
   5 section valves approximately 600’
   6 sound powered phones jacks located at standpipe outlets ( exception joralemen tube)

Question 12

2 1/2 in Under river tubes are located at what intervals

Answer 12

Every 200’

Question 13

Section valves every

Answer 13

Approximately every 600

Question 14

Where will EED be located in under river tubes

Answer 14

Both ends of under river tubes at base of emergency exits

Also near stations first blue light south of south bound platform

Question 15

What also must be used in conjunction with EED, when using it from train to train

Answer 15

Must be used flat side up with hooks ropes as guides

Question 16

Post radios should not be used near what in subways

Answer 16

1. Signals
2. communication equipment
3. Train operator cabs

Notify nyct when post radios are in operation. Within subway system

Question 17

Can a blue light phone be used to call outside the system

Answer 17

No but can receive calls form outside the system

1 + area code usually 718 plus 3 digit exchange + four digit extension

Question 18

Sound powered phones are located in all under river tubes except

Answer 18

The Jerolamon tubes between Brooklyn and lower manhattaN

Question 19

Ventilation in under river tubes

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What information will be contained on the A side of the operational guide for under river tubes

Answer 20

maps ,Pictures and info to locate a particular set of tubes and associated emergency exits and stations

Question 21

What info will be obtained from the B side of operational guide

Answer 21

Diagram of tube and information about emergency exits, distances and crossovers

Question 22

With regard to size up of a under river tube incident the acronym LIVES can be used. What does it stand for

Answer 22

Location of incident /Life hazard
Incident info
Ventilation
EVACUATION/egress points 
Safety

Question 23

Victims in a under river tube should be removed in what order

Answer 23

1. Ambulatory
2. Non- ambulatory :
   A. Red tag( immediate transport )
   B. Yellow tag ( delayed transport)
3. Disentanglement/extrication:
   A.red tag
   B. Yellow tag
4. Black tag( deceased)

Question 24

What is the primary method of moving non-ambulatory patients from a tube ?

Answer 24

Rail carts

Equipment too

Question 25

Once ambulatory victims have reached the base of the emergency exit stairs what are the possible ways to remove them

Answer 25

Walk along track to nearest station
Emergency exit stairways
Rescue trains

Question 26

If removing ambulatory victims via the track to the next station depends on what factors

Answer 26

Travel distance
Patient condition
Status of third rail

Question 27

Using emergency exits for evacuation of ambulatory victims will depend on the following factors

Answer 27

Depth of shaft
Stairway configuration
Smoke condition

Question 28

If using a rescue train on the same track as affected train power would remain on or off

Answer 28

Power would remain on

Passenger would have to be sheltered in place on affected train and then walk short distance along bench wall to rescue train

Question 29

What are the options for removal of non-ambulatory victims from under river tube ?

Answer 29

Relay teams
SKEDS
Rail Carts
Rescue trains

Question 30

What things in a under river tube can help pinpoint your location

Answer 30

Blue light/ power removal boxes
Standpipe outlets
Signal numbers
Column number

Question 31

What are indications of train movement

Answer 31

Increased noise levels
Powerful air movement
Distant light reflecting on running rails
Vibrations on the track