Lrv Rule Book Section 5, 6, And 7

Front 1

Observance of Switch Points

Back 1

Operators shall ensure that both switch points are properly aligned for the route desired before proceeding through the switch.

Front 2

Inspecting a Switch

Back 2

After a switch has been aligned, the employee requesting or aligning the switch shall examine the switch points to assure that they are correctly aligned for the route desired.

Front 3

Crossovers

Back 3

Do not commence movement over any crossover unless all switches are aligned for the route desired and the bar signal is displaying the correct aspect

Front 4

Unattended Switches

Back 4

When mainline power switches are placed in manual mode and left unattended, they must be left aligned for normal movements and locked, unless otherwise instructed by LCC.

Front 5

Trailing Point Switches

Back 5

When making a trailing point movement through a switch, the train must not make a reverse move and change directions until the entire consist has passed through the entire switch.

Front 6

Misaligned Switches

Back 6

A train shall not be operated through a misaligned switch.

Front 7

Fouling Point

Back 7

Trains shall not be left standing between the fouling point and the switch points at any time.

Front 8

Mainline Switches

Back 8

Employees shall not change the position of any mainline switch except as scheduled or when directed by LCC.

Front 9

Damaged Switches

Back 9

If a switch is damaged, the operator shall stop short of the switch and notify LCC immediately. A damaged switch shall be protected by red flag, flare or flag person until repaired.

Front 10

Aligning a Switch

Back 10

A switch shall not be aligned or a route requested while any portion of a train is standing or moving over it.

Front 11

Switch Out of Service At Interlocking

Back 11

Switches that are associated with interlocking signals that are out of service shall, whenever possible, be clamped in the appropriate position or placed in the manual mode and locked.

Front 12

Securing Track Switches

Back 12

Switches equipped with foot latches shall be latched after the switch is lined for the desired move.

Front 13

Working in the Right of Way

Back 13

Personnel entering the Link Right of Way or within 18" of the platform edge shall wear a high visibility safety vest and have a current KCM Light Rail R.o.W/EIC training certificate if necessary. Workers must obtain permission from LCC before entering the r.o.w. All personnel shall notify LCC prior to entering the r.o.w. and once clear of the R.o.W..

Front 14

Observing a worker in Right of Way

Back 14

An operator observing any work zone without prior notification from LCC or an improper work zone shall stop and call LCC immediately.

Front 15

Simple Approval

Back 15

All KCM Rail employees performing short-term work within the trackway that does not require the establishment of a work zone or a walking inspection must obtain simple approval from LCC before entering the trackway.

Front 16

Simple Approval Permission

Back 16

Given to Link R.o.W. certified KCM or KCM approved Sound Transit employees, to access the trackway in increments of 30 minutes for inspections, minor adjustments, or to clear debris. No AC/corded pneumatic, or hydraulic w/ hose tools are permitted to be used by personnel granted Simple Approval.

Front 17

Under Simple Approval Personnel

Back 17

Under Simple Approval, personnel assume full responsibility for their own protection and any others under their Simple Approval

Front 18

Simple Approval Notification to Trains

Back 18

LCC is responsible to notify all trains that may operate in the work area of personnel in the trackway working under Simple Approval.

Front 19

Walking on the Trackway

Back 19

Personnel walking on the trackway shall walk facing on-coming traffic for that specific track whenever possible unless protected by an EIC/flagger. Personnel shall expect trains to operate on any track in either direction at any time. They shall not walk between rails unless necessary to carry out their work and only when authorized by LCC.

Front 20

Train Approaching while on trackway

Back 20

Upon approach of a train, personnel shall move out of the trackway or into the area of safety. Where inadequate clearance exists, the area must be protected by a work zone. When personnel and equipment are clear of the track, they shall give a proceed signal to the operator. If the personnel cannot reach a safe location, personnel must give a stop signal to the operator.

Front 21

Approaching personnel on trackway

Back 21

Operators shall call for a signal when approaching personnel on the trackway. Unless a "reduce speed" or "proceed" signal is given, operators shall stop prior to reaching personnel on the trackway. LCC shall be notified when personnel fail to give a signal.

Front 22

Personnel on trackway cannot move

Back 22

If a train is approaching a person who is in the trackway where there is not sufficient room to safely remain while the train passes, the train shall stop to allow the person to reach a safe place.

Front 23

Protection of Personnel After Dark

Back 23

When personnel are on the trackway after dark, the area should be lit with adequate lighting and at least one member of the crew must be assigned the responsibility to provide a hand signal with a lighted lantern or flashlight to approaching trains. When the personnel and equipment are clear of the track, a proceed signal shall be given to the approaching train.

Front 24

Mainline Car Repair Protection

Back 24

Prior to repair work being performed to LRV's on the mainline, LCC shall be notified and work performed must be coordinated directly with the operator. The operator must remain in the cab unless instructed otherwise.

.1 - If responding technicians are not in direct communication with the operator, blue lights shall be placed at each end of the train in a visible location and the master controller handles shall be blue tagged by the person performing the repair.

.3 - Operator shall notify LCC prior to proceeding after a repair and blue tags and blue flags have been removed by person who placed them or their designee.

Front 25

Blue tag and Blue Light removal.

Back 25

Blue lights and blue tags shall be removed only by the person who placed them or their designee.

Front 26

Electrical Safety

Back 26

Employees shall consider any electrical wire, OCS, or apparatus to be energized (live) at all times. Employees shall never allow any part of the body, article of clothing, or objects being carried to come within ten feet of the OCS or in contact with live electrical equipment or circuits, unless working under power on/power off clearance.

Front 27

Radios

Back 27

Any individual in the Right of Way, unless under the direction of an EIC, flagger or simple approval escort, must carry a portable radio and monitor the appropriate radio frequency to ensure they remain aware of LRV movements and other activities on the rail system.

Front 28

Slow Zones

Back 28

LCC will alert operators to any established slow zones. A slow zone cannot be used as a work area.

Front 29

Protection of ElectroMechanical shop Workers

Back 29

Anytime a repair is being performed; the master controller handle shall be tagged with a blue tag in both operating cabs. If work is performed outside of the shop blue flags/lights must also be placed at each end of the train by the person performing the work.

Front 30

Blue flag removal in shop or storage yard

Back 30

Blue flags/lights shall be removed only by the person who placed them or by the Vehicle Maintenance Duty Chief or their designee following a brief investigation to determine why the protection was not removed.

Front 31

LRV's with blue tags on master controller

Back 31

LRVs protected by blue tags on the master controller and/or blue flags/lights shall not be moved or coupled while protected.

Front 32

Passing cars on adjacent track

Back 32

When passing cars on the adjacent track, continuous bell warning shall be sounded until completely past the cars.

Front 33

Storage of Cars

Back 33

Employees storing cars on any track in the yard shall stop with the end of the LRV or couplers no closer than two feet from the end of track or the car ahead.

Front 34

Walk-Around

Back 34

Employees shall not move, couple or uncouple unattended cars in the yard before completing a walk around of the cars to ensure that no one is in, under, or about the cars.

Front 35

Yard Track Operation

Back 35

Trains operated by operations employees must be brought to a stop at the edge of the apron prior to the entrance of the maintenance building or shop.

Front 36

Yard Communications

Back 36

Employees moving cars within the yard limits must have a working radio and they must monitor the proper channel. Yard Channel 4, Mainline Channel 1.

Front 37

Switch Under Train

Back 37

Whenever possible, employees shall not stop trains over switches. If trains are stopped over a switch employees shall ensure that any switches under the train are aligned for the intended route prior to commencing movement.

Front 38

Shop Operation

Back 38

Operations employees shall not operate vehicles past the apron into the maintenance building or shop unless authorized by the Vehicle Maintenance Duty Chief or their designee.