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Notice

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A written instruction issued by the Director of Rail Transportationwhich contains temporary specific instructions or modifications of the rules for a defined period of time.

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Notice, Procedure

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A written instruction issued by the Sr. Director, Rail Operations which contains instructions to operating personnel.

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Operator

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An employee charged with the control of a train or any rail mounted vehicle operating on the system.

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Operator, Fallback

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An operator assigned to relieve an arriving train operator at a designated terminal station.

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Overhead Contact System (OCS)

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The system of overhead wires and support structures which supplies electrical power to trains

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Overhead Work Platform

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Elevated platform (catwalk) within the Shop from which access to the roof an LRV is gained.

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Pantograph

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The roof mounted device of an LRV for collecting 750 Vdc from the OCS.

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PAPIS or PENTA

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An electronic audible and visual system used to convey information to passengers on station platforms

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Pilot

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A qualified employee who guides and instructs equipment operators that are not certified to operate on METRORail tracks.

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Pocket Track

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Diverging track section between mainline tracks used for storing, rerouting, or reversing direction of trains.

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Power Clearance Log-

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A database used by Control for recording the removal and restoration of power from the OCS on the Test Track, Yard or Mainline.

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Pre-Departure Inspection

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An inspection performed by a Train Operator to ensure an LRV is ready for Mainline or Test Track operation.

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Predictive Priority

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Traffic signals timed such that a train maintaining designated speed does not stop at any intersection between stations

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Public Address System (PA)

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An onboard electronic audible system used to convey verbal information to the passengers.

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Qualified Employee

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An employee who is properly trained and certified for the operation of vehicles and equipment on the Mainline, Yard or Test Track

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Rail Control Center (RCC)

or Train Control Center (TCC)

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The facility equipped and staffed to direct and monitor the movement of trains and personnel on the rail system.

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Rail OperationsCenter (ROC)

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METRORail operating headquarters including the main storage yard, Transportation and Maintenance Facilities.

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Railroad Light

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High-intensity light mounted in the upper portion of the cab mask of an LRV

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Recall

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An instruction given to an Operator to stop and stay at a specific location and then contact Control or other designated person prior to moving the LRV or Hy-rail equipment.

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Rectifier

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A device in a substation used to convert incoming AC utility voltage to DC voltage used by the LRT system.

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Red Tag

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A tag issued by TES personnel to an EIC or designated individual of a work crew that ensures that power to the OCS has been removed and the OCS grounded within a designated area.

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Red Tag Area

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Designated area in which the OCS power has been removed to facilitate construction and/or maintenance activities

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Remote

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A method in which access to a device or breaker is controlled by TCC.

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Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

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Electronic device that interfaces objects in the physical world to a distributed control system.

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Rescue Train

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Train or LRV used to retrieve a disabled LRV.

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Restrictive Order –

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An authoritative direction or instruction that limits an action or function.

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Rigger

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Individual responsible for rigging the load and providing communication (hand signal or radio) to the Crane Operator while a load is in motion.

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Route

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A path a train is to follow.

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Rules

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Written mandatory directives issued by the transit authority for its officers and employees. Rules require or prohibit specific actions, conduct, methods, or procedures in connection with the employment duties and responsibilities of those officers and employees.

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Run Number/Block Sign

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A number sign displayed in the lower right side of a (Siemens H2) LRV operating cab window indicating the train number.

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Safe Zone

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An area that has been determined to be free of hazards and is outside the perimeter of a hazardous or suspected hazardous area. If practical, a Safe Zone should be upwind at least 1,500 feet from any point of danger. (See Hot Zone)

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Safe Braking Distance Braking

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The distance required to stop a train utilizing full service brake from posted speed.

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Safety Zone

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The Track-way which may include other areas such as street, shared poles on sidewalks and substations

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School Zone

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A designated area marked by posted signs requiring reduced speed of vehicles.

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Security Sweep

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An inspection of an area or LRV in which the employee is on the lookout for items that are missing, out of place, broken, or could otherwise become a hazard to passengers or others. The inspection is to include people who appear to be asleep, in unauthorized areas, or acting in a suspicious manner.

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Sectionalize

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To de-energize specific sections of the OCS for maintenance or other purposes.

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Section Insulator

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A device used for dividing contact wire into electrical sections

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Sectionalization Switch

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A switch used to sectionalize sections of the overhead contact system.

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3 different types of sectionalizing switches:

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a. By-Pass Switch

b. Disconnect Switch

c. Tie Switch

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By-Pass Switch

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A switch, usually pole-mounted, that allows portions of the OCS to be divided into sections smaller than allowed by TPSS mounted switches.

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Disconnect Switch

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A switch connected in series with the output of a D.C. Feeder Breaker

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Tie Switch

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A switch connected to bypass the output of a TPSS. The switch may also be used to intertie (provide electrical continuity) sections of the OCS for maintenance and grounding purposes

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Service & Inspection Facility (S&I)

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A METRORail operating division including storage yard, transportation and maintenance facilities.

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Shop Limits

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All areas within shop doors of the maintenance shop to include the wash rack and the roofed section of M6 North.

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Shuttle Train

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A train used between two specific points in providing rail service due to an incident or special event.

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Signal

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A method of conveying a visual indication to the Train/Equipment Operator concerning conditions affecting train movement.

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Signal, Bar

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A signal which provides information regarding train movement at the intersection, immediately ahead in line-of-sight operation.Bar Signals are two aspect indicators used to govern train movement.

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Signal, Dark

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Any signal which does not display an aspect.

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Signal, Fixed

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A signal at a specific location along the track area used to indicate conditions of train movement.

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Signal, Hand

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A signal indication used to govern train movement by the motion or position of a person‟s hand and arm.

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Signal, Interlocking

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A signal governing the use of an interlocking and conditions of the track beyond.Interlocking Signals are single-headed, three aspect signals provided that convey route information.

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Signal Territory

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A portion of the mainline installed with automatic train control systems providing positive train separation

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Signal, Yard

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A single-headed, two aspect signal(s) installedwithin yard limits or at the entrance to the Mainline from yard leads to convey information about track occupancy ahead.

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Single Track Operation

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The operation (within defined limits) of trains in both directions on a single track on the mainline.

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Slow Zone

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An area designated by markers with defined limits where rail equipment speed is reduced for a specific purpose.

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Speed, Maximum Authorized (MAS)

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Allowable speed up to a specified limit except where restrictions have been imposed.

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Speed Restriction

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A specific authorized speed with defined limits determined by work crew location and/or operating conditions

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Speed, Restricted

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A speed not to exceed 20 mph, being prepared stop short of another train, broken rail, stop signal, a track switch not properly aligned, inoperative grade crossing equipment, work crew or other obstructions

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Spin/Slide System

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An automatic system for detecting and preventing excessive LRV wheel spins and slides during acceleration and braking.

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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Instructions designed to govern the conduct, operation, performance and procedural responsibility of the LRT operation.

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Stand-Down

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Cease activity or instruction

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Station Office

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A facility from which all LRT Yard Operations are directed by a Station Supervisor. The Station Office is responsible for and has authority to control Yard and Test Track operations. This includes train movement and the coordination of all maintenance activities and OCS removal/sectionalization. This is the location where Work Permits are issued.

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Status

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The operational condition of a device, LRV, or section of track indicating if it is free of defects or if the use thereof needs to be restricted in some manner. There are three levels:

---Status 1 – Device, object, or unit is in service.

---Status 2 – Device, object, or unit is out of service

---Status R – Device, object, or unit is in service with restrictions.

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Stinger

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A terminal connector and cable attached to the 750Vdc Shop auxiliary dc disconnect.

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Stop and Proceed

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An instruction issued by the Controller giving an Operator authorization to stop and proceed through a stop indication, intersection, or gate malfunction when safe (does not apply at Interlockings).

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Storage Facility (SF)

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METRORail facility located on Griggs Road used as a storage yard for LRV‟s operating on the Southeast (SE) line section

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Strobe

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A flashing white light mounted on the sides of the LRV. It is automatically activated with the horn, whistle or gong and can also be manually operated

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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

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A communications system used by RCC to monitor and operate field devices, such as to track train movement, line switches, control TES, and other functions.

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Sweep

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An inspection of the Trackway performed by a Train Operator to ensure the area is clear of personnel, equipment, and defects

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Switch

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Track arrangements of switch points, a frog and guardrails which divert a train from one track to another.

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Switch, Dual Control

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A track switch that can be thrown either by hand or by power. When in the power mode, it can be thrown from the Local Control Panel, RailControlCenter or by IBIS.

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Switch, Manual

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Track switches which must be operated by hand.

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Switch, Spring

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A manual track switch with a spring incorporated into the operating mechanism which enables the switch points to return to their19original position after each wheel has passed through the track switch in a trailing movement set against the move.

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Switch, Facing Point

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A track switch aligned such that the switch points face toward an approaching train.

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Switch, Trailing Point

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A track switch aligned such that the switch points face away from an approaching train.

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Switch Position Indicator

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An indicator (target or illuminated) which displays an indication for normal or reverse alignment of a manual or power switch.

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Switch Points

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Movable section of track which aligns a track switch to the desired direction of travel.

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Switch Position, Normal

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The switch position aligned to allow straight movement over a track switch.

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Switch Position, Reverse

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The switch position aligned to allow diverging train movement over a track switch.

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Tail Track

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A designated track located at terminal stations used for train or equipment storage.

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Temporary Restriction

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Written instructions issued to Train Operators containing operational restrictions that are not permanent.

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Terminal Station

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End of line station.

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Test, Pull Apart

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A method of verifying a trainline-isolated mechanical coupling is good.

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Test, Rolling Brake

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A method of verifying a consist has point of propulsion with all wheels rolling freely with sufficient braking capabilities.

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Test Director

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The individual responsible for coordinating test activities on the Trackway during a test phase.

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Test Limits

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Beginning and end of a test section with defined limits.

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Test Train

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A non-revenue train operating for the purpose of performing specific tests.

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Test Track

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A non-revenue section of track used for testing LRVs.

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Token

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– Any object as agreed upon that represents a train‟s movement authority in a single track area.

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Tow, Dead

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A good LRV is used to either push or pull a disabled LRV. Trainline is isolated. Disabled LRV has friction brakes manually cut-out (pumped off) and is normally auxed-off and panned down

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Tow, Live

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A good LRV is used to either push or pull a disabled LRV. Trainline is isolated. Frication brakes and track brake are electrically cut-out on disabled LRV. Disabled LRV is keyed up.

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Tow Train

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A train consisting of good and disabled LRVs coupled together, with at least one good LRV for each disabled LRV, used to move disabled LRV(s) off the mainline to a shop for repair.

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Traction Power Substation (TPSS) -

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A facility used to rectify and distribute electricity to the OCS.

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Track Circuit

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An electrical system used to detect the presence of a train.

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Track Safety Certification Card

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A card issued by METRORail to personnel intending to work within the METRORail Safety Zone certifying that they have successfully completed the Metro Track Safety Certification Class (see METRORail Identification Card).

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Track Shunt

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A condition that exists when conductive material connects both running rails

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Track-way

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The area within fifteen (15) feet of the centerline of any track

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Track-way Access Schedule

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A schedule published weekly indicating authorized construction, maintenance and testing activities for the following week.

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Train

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A consist of one or more LRV‟s operating as a unit.

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Train-line

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Electronic control circuits which run the full length of the train so that commands from the operator cabs are transmitted to all vehicles in the train.

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Train Operator

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A qualified employee having direct control and responsibility for the safe movement of a train.

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Train Operator Display (TOD)

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The information display unit located on the LRV cab console.

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Train Order

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A written set of instructions given by Control governing movement of trains.

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Train-to-Wayside Communications (TWC)

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A system where a train and wayside equipment provide electronically coded information to subsystem equipment.

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TranStar

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The primary location for controlling, monitoring and dispatching the entire METRORail system including LRT, bus and METRO Police.

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Trespasser

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An unauthorized person within the confines of the established Trackway

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Truck

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The undercar frame containing the wheels, axles, motors, suspension and associated braking components of the LRV.

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Turn-back

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A location where passenger service will terminate when authorized by Rail Control.

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Unauthorized Person

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Anyone not having authorization from Control to be on or near the METRORail Track-way or on METRO property.

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Uncoupling

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The process of mechanically and electrically separating LRVs that are coupled.

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Vandalism

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Meaningless destruction of property

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Vehicle and InfrastructureControl and Operating System (VICOS)–

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Name of SIEMENS ® SCADA system (see SCADA)

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Walk Around Inspection

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A brief inspection performed prior to any train movement in the Yard or Shop.

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Wash Mode

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Push button activated circuit located on the cab console that regulates vehicle speed to 1-3 mph regardless of power position in forward drive range of the Master Controller.

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Wayside Sign

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A fixed sign along the Trackway conveying operational information to the Operator.

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Wayside Telephone

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Telephones located at designated locations with a direct link to the TCC and the ability to connect to the METRO PBX system.

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Wheel Chock

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Wedges of sturdy material placed behind or in front of a vehicles wheels to prevent accidental movement.

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Work Crew

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A work crew consists of one or more workers at one location whose purpose is to perform maintenance or work on or near the alignment.

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Work Instruction

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A document describing specific activities and tasks in

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Work Permit, Non-Routine Activity

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A written permit authorized by the Superintendent, Rail Control Center, or designee, and issued by the Station Office authorizing non-routine work activities within the METRORail Safety Zone.

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Work Permit, Routine Activity -

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A written permit authorized by the Superintendent, Rail Control Center and issued by the Station Office authorizing routine work activities within the METRORail Safety Zone.

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Work Train

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A non-revenue rail vehicle used to assist in maintenance or other purposes

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Work Zone

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An area of work within defined limits, where movement of rail equipment is governed by the Flagger.

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Yard Lead

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A designed non-revenue section of track where trains enter or depart the yard.

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Yard Limits

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A specific location which designates the separation of yard tracks and mainline tracks or Test Track.

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Yard Tracks

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All tracks within Yard Limits used for LRV storage, repair and maintenance

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Zonar

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A handheld, wireless device used to perform and track inspections on an LRV equipped with RFI tags placed at various locations in and around the vehicle.