From the Metro ESM:
In the Metro system, what does to term “right of way” refer to?
The areas between the fences and tunnel walls, where the track bed is located
From the Metro ESM:
In some instances a floating concrete track slab is used to __________.
lessen vibration and noise
From the Metro ESM:
What are the “running rails” of the Metro constructed of and what function do they serve?
Constructed of a continuous welded steel rail that acts as a negative return for the electric traction power system
From the Metro ESM:
What are the three terms used to refer to switches?
Shunt, Interlocking, or Crossover
From the Metro ESM:
Should it be necessary to work in the interlocking you must block the switch using a:
2”x4”, 4”x4”, or 6”x6” cribbing angled to a point at one end
From the Metro ESM:
When blocking is used in the iterlocking who must immediately be notified?
OCC
From the Metro ESM:
What are Metro Chain Markers?
A system of measurements along the right-of-way
From the Metro ESM:
Chain markers are located every __________ feet along the line.
100
From the Metro ESM:
What does the letter on the chain marker identify?
Route
From the Metro ESM:
345+00 indicates what distance from the center or hub of the line?
34,500 Feet
From the Metro ESM:
How far apart are signs located in the tunnels to show the direction and distance to the next station or emergency exit?
800 Feet
From the Metro ESM:
How far apart along the right of way on fences and gates are “Danger High Voltage” signs?
250 Feet
From the Metro ESM:
How far apart are “no clearance” signs?
50 Feet
From the Metro ESM:
What kind of standpipe systems are used in the Metro?
Wet standpipe systems for underground stations, Dry standpipe systems for at-grade stations, dry standpipe systems for aerial stations, and dry standpipe systems for tunnels.
From the Metro ESM:
What are the 3 types of Tunnels?
Circular, Horseshoe, and Box
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimentions of a circular tunnerl?
16ft 6in
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimentions of Horseshoe tunnel?
15 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
How wide is a safety walk?
22in
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimentions of a box single tunnel?
13ft 9in
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimentions of a box double tunnel?
29 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
What is the distance between concrete access points in walls in a box tunnel?
25 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
How many Ft are between toe holds and grab rails?
30 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
Where are fluorescent lights normally?
opposite the 3rd rail
From the Metro ESM:
What is the maximum distance of any exit emergency exit?
1250 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
What is the maximum height of an emergency exit?
220 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
How far apart are the fluorescent lights?
40 Ft
From the Metro ESM:
In an event of power loss, how many other lights will be on in a tunnel?
Every 4th
From the Metro ESM:
What is located under ever light?
110 volt 30 amp 3 prong outlet
From the Metro ESM:
Can the outlets from under the fluorescent lights work when there is a power outage?
No
From the Metro ESM:
What 3 thing need to be done before passengers are evacuated?
Contact with OCC, testing the 3rd rail with volt probe, and using the WSAD
From the Metro ESM:
What keys can unlock the padlock on a at grade right of way fence?
2595 or A389
From the Metro ESM:
What is a common corridor?
section shared with other railroad lines
From the Metro ESM:
At what angle the fence alarm go off?
30 degrees
From the Metro ESM:
According to the Metro ESM how many inches is the safety walk way?
22 Inch Safety Walk with railings on each side.
From the Metro ESM:
In each area Fire/Rescue personnel should refer to the _____ for best access to these structures
Metrorail Emergency Response Maps
From the Metro ESM:
With the exception of the ______ on the L Route (Yellow Line) between L’enfant PLaza and Pentagon, which is equipped with a dry standpipe sysytem, all other elevated right-of-way have no water supply systems
Potomac RIver Bridge
From the Metro ESM:
Evacuating Passengers on the aerial right-of-way should only be attempted as a _______.
Last Resort
From the Metro ESM:
The ________ doors and ladder can be utilized as the evacuation route?
Front Bulk Head
From the Metro ESM:
Yard Operations Buliding contains what?
Offices
From the Metro ESM:
Yard limits are normally will be marked by separate chain markers with either the identifier ____for yard track or _____ for lead track.
YT and LT
From the Metro ESM:
What is the duty hours for a Yardmaster?
24 hours a day
From the Metro ESM:
The 750 volt “DC” line that supplies the______ is located along the _____ of the service and inspection shop?
“DC” and Ceiling
From the Metro ESM:
Due to the________hazard Fire/Rescue personnel should refrain from using_______inside of the shop building
Electrical and Metal Ladders
From the Metro ESM:
Train Control Equipment Facility contains what?
Computer equipment for train controls
From the Metro ESM:
What isa Tie Breaker Station?
Utilized to control 750 volt “DC” power distribution in the yard.
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the Motor Vehicle Access for the “A” LIne?
Access is from Somerville Drive off of Redland Rd or Rockville Pike (Rt 355)
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the “B”Line loacted?
Between the revenue lines north of the Union Station Metro Station.
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the access switches for the “B” Line?
Along track “B1 and B2”
From the Metro ESM:
The Alexandria Service and Inspection Yard is located adjacent to the_______?
“J” Line
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the ‘E” Line located?
Greenbelt Service and Inspection Yard is located outside the Capital Beltway past the end of the revenue lines of the GreenBelt Station.
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the Motor Vehicle Access to the ‘F” Line Service and Inspection Yard?
off Auth Rd in Temple Hills MD
From the Metro ESM:
Fire/Rescue units must provide their own ______ to the track bed?
Water Supply
From the Metro ESM:
Passengers should be move to _________ cars in the consist or utilize a rescue train to move passengers to safety
Unaffected
From the Metro ESM:
Plant maintenance building contains_______
Facilities maintenance equipment, offices, and workshops
From the Metro ESM:
OCC does not have the access to______
Shut down the third rail power at the service yard
From the Metro ESM:
Yard Trackage is normally broken down into sections_____?
according to uses
From the Metro ESM:
All shop buildings are equipped with_________systems?
Fire Sprinkler
From the Metro ESM:
The yard areas do not contain__________boxes
Emergency Trip Stations (ETS) boxes