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BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT OPERATIONS RULES AND PROCEDURES
Revision No. 6.2 January 2008
The rules and procedures set forth herein govern the operation of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District. Control of this manual shall be in accordance with BART’s System Safety Program Plan.
Dorothy W. Dugger General Manager
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BART’s mission is to provide safe, reliable and quality transportation services. Safety is the most important element in the performance of our duties. Accountability for safety rests with each employee, supervisor and manager. All are responsible for meeting the safety requirements inherent to their positions. Compliance with the Operations Rules and Procedures is essential to the safe operation of the BART system. ACKNOWLEDGMENT This Revision to the Operations Rules and Procedures (OR&P) would not have been possible without the dedicated BART employees, too numerous to name individually, who served on revision committees, reviewed drafts and made suggestions for improvement. Thank You. Prepared by: System Safety Department
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF REVISIONS DEFINITIONS RULES SECTION I—GENERAL GENERAL PATRON CONTACT EMPLOYEE CONDUCT OPERATIONS RESTRICTED AREAS DISTRICT PROPERTY REPORTS AND RECORDS APPEARANCE
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SECTION II—SAFETY GENERAL INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS THIRD RAIL AND COLLECTOR SHOES ON-RAIL VEHICLES TRACKWAY FIRES AND FLAMMABLES TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS APPAREL
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SECTION III—EMERGENCIES GENERAL REPORTING EMERGENCY SCENE PROCEDURES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES SECTION IV—COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TRANSMISSIONS EMERGENCY TRANSMISSIONS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS OFFICIAL NATIONAL 10-CODE OFFICIAL ALPHA CODES STANDARD TERMINOLOGY
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SECTION V—SIGNALS AND SIGNS FIXED SIGNALS SIGNAL ASPECTS AND INDICATIONS SIGNAL TYPES INFORMATIONAL SIGNALS TRAIN HORN SIGNALS HAND SIGNALS BLUE LIGHT/BLUE SIGN SIGNS
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SECTION VI—OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES OPERATING JURISDICTIONS SIMPLE APPROVAL CLEARANCES BLANKET WORK AREA PROTECTION BLUE LIGHT/BLUE SIGN PROTECTION ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION
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SECTION VII—ON-RAIL OPERATIONS RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT OUTSIDE OF BLANKET WORK AREAS RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES SECTION VIII—SPECIAL OPERATIONS SUBSECTION CPUC OPERATING RESTRICTIONS 8100 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION 8200 CONTRACTOR WORK IN YARDS AND 8300 LOCAL CONTROL AREAS THAT COULD NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY OF TRAIN MOVEMENT SAFETY MONITOR RESPONSIBILITIES 8400 TRANSBY TUBE UPPER GALLER ACCESS 8500
SECTION IX—SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PASSENGER, SWITCHING, SUBSTATION AND GAP BREAKER STATIONS, EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES, MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY POINTS, VENTILATION STRUCTURES, SHOPS AND YARDS FACILITY INDEX PASSENGER STATIONS SUBSTATIONS SWITCHING STATIONS HIGH VOLTAGE SUBSTATIONS GAP BREAKER STATIONS EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY VENTILATION STRUCTURES ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING LOCATIONS TRAINING CENTER LOCATIONS YARDS
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TABLE OF REVISIONS Section or Page Title Page Mission Statement Table of Contents Table of Revisions Definitions Section I, General Section II, Safety Section III, Emergencies Section IV, Communications Section V, Signals and Signs Section VI, Operations Jurisdictions and Clearances Section VII, On-Rail Operations Section VIII, Special Operations Section IX, System Description
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DEFINITIONS ACCIDENT: An unforeseen event or occurrence which results in injury or property damage. AERIAL: The elevated portion of the trackway. AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: The control center or outside agency having command/control of an area. AUTHORIZATION: Permission, from an appropriate control center or authority having jurisdiction, to perform a specified task or movement to take place. AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL (ATC): The system for automatically controlling train movement, enforcing train safety, and directing train operations. ATC includes subsystems for automatic train operations, train protection, and line supervision. AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATIONS (ATO): The subsystem within automatic train control which performs the functions of speed control, programmed stopping, and door operation. AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION (ATP): The subsystem within automatic train control which enforces safe operation, including speed restriction and separation of trains running on the same track and over interlocked routes. BART OPERATING ENVELOPE: That portion of the BART system that has controlled access including fan and vent structures, train control and traction power facilities, and right-of-way. BERTHING: Positioning of a train at a station platform.
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DEFINITIONS BLANKET AREA SUPERVISOR: A designated Power and Way supervisor who is responsible for requesting, receiving, and releasing clearances from the Operations Control Center for a work area designating the Blanket Work Area. The Blanket Work Area Supervisor is responsible for all crews performing work in the Blanket Work Area, including wayside access. BLANKET WORK AREA: A mainline track area, which is assigned to the Blanket Area Supervisor by the Operations Control Center, for the exclusive purpose of performing maintenance. BLUE LIGHT STATION: An Emergency panel containing a third rail power trip button, an emergency telephone, a maintenance telephone jack, a 120V AC outlet and in underground trackway locations, a fire extinguisher. A blue light is located above the panel. Note: maintenance telephone jacks are not installed in extensions opened after cutover to the 800 MHz radio system. BREAKER INHIBIT: An OCC computer-implemented method of preventing third rail breaker closure, which requires a two-point authorization for release. Breaker Inhibits are required for Double Breaker Power Off. CAB: See Control Cab. CLEARANCE: See Work Orders, An official authorization which transfers control of an area or equipment to perform an activity subject to clearance rules. CLEAR OF TRACK: A location with at least 44 inches between you and the nearest running rail when a walkway with a handrail or other means of support/reference is present (wall, fences or in the case of yards and local control areas, a stationary train appropriately protected from movement). For all other conditions, Clear of Track is defined as a location with at least 60
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DEFINITIONS inches between you and the nearest running rail. These dimensions are for straight track; on curved track, additional clearance needs to be added for carbody overhang. CLOCK TIME: Authorized increment of time to perform a specific task. COLLECTOR SHOE: Part of the assembly that rides the third rail to transfer the 1000 volt DC to the vehicle. CONFLICTING ROUTES: Two or more routes, opposing, converging or intersecting, over which movements cannot be made simultaneously without the possibility of collision. CROSSOVER: Two turnouts, with track between the frogs, arranged to form a continuous passage between two parallel tracks. CONTACT RAIL: See Third Rail. CONTROL CAB: The compartment of an “A” or “C” car which houses controls for the operation of the train. CONTROL CENTER: The control point for each of the jurisdictional areas: Operations Control Center, Yard Tower Control, Local Control Area. DE-ENERGIZE: To disconnect an electrical device from its operating current. DERAIL: A protective track device designed to cause on-rail vehicles to derail to prevent collisions with other on-rail vehicles moving on adjacent rails. DOUBLE BREAKER POWER OFF: A third rail electrical “Power Off” condition where two circuit breakers in series for each electrical feed to a target third rail section are opened, and where separate actions by an Operations Control Center (OCC) Controller and an OCC Manager are required to close the circuit breakers.
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DEFINITIONS EMERGENCY: Any incident threatening life safety or causing damage which threatens life safety in any BART facility or on the right-of-way. EMERGENCY PLAN: The document that sets forth the policy and guidelines for the procedures that will be implemented by BART and other responding agencies when an emergency situation that threatens life safety occurs on or adjacent to the BART system. EMERGENCY SCENE: That area, within designated boundaries, where an emergency situation has occurred to which emergency response personnel and agencies report, work and control all operations. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM: A dedicated telephone system that enables direct calls to the Operations Control Center from all blue light stations, stations, Yard Tower Control Centers and selected elevator, train control, traction power and vent structure locations. EMERGENCY THIRD RAIL TRIP: A hard-wired system that instantly de-energizes a section of third rail when the button is activated. FACING POINT MOVE: An on-rail movement over switch points in the direction from the switch points to the frog. FALSE OCCUPANCY: The indication of track occupancy where no actual occupancy exists. FLAGPERSON: Personnel assigned to assist in the control of train movements by the display of hand signals, flags or lights.
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DEFINITIONS FOUL A TRACK: To place an individual or an item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-rail equipment. FOULING POINT: The location near the intersection of two converging tracks beyond which adequate clearance does not exist for concurrent passage of on-rail equipment. FROG: A track structure used at the intersection of two running rails to provide support for wheels and passageways for their flanges, thus permitting wheels on either rail to cross the other. GATE: The limit of an interlocked route, on mainline track, where entry to that route is governed. HAND THROWN SWITCH: A track switch which can only be operated manually. HIGH SPEED TRAIN: Train travel at speeds in excess of 27 mph. HI-RAIL VEHICLE: Vehicle equipped with a combination of flanged wheels and tires, powered by means other than third rail power which is capable of operation on tracks or highways. HOSTLING: The movement of car(s) by means of manual onboard controls. INCIDENT: An unforeseen event or occurrence which may or may not result in an injury or property damage. INCIDENT COMMANDER: The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations. This individual is near the site of the emergency and communicates with the Operations Control Center or Emergency Operations Center, if activated.
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DEFINITIONS INHIBIT, OCC ROUTE: An OCC computer-implemented method of preventing automatic train operation through a designated area, which requires a two-point authorization for release. INTERFACE: Location at which independent systems meet and act upon or communicate with each other. INTERLOCKING: An arrangement of gates and control apparatus within defined limits so interconnected that functions must succeed each other in proper sequence, permitting train movements over controlled routes only if safe conditions exist. JURISDICTION: The responsibility for command/control of designated operating areas. LEAD UNIT, MAINTENANCE VEHICLE: The on-rail maintenance vehicle within a consist designated to communicate with the control center having jurisdiction and receive movement instructions for the entire consist. LOCAL CONTROL AREA: An area within a yard wherein onrail vehicle movement, work and track alignment are under control of shop personnel independent from Yard Tower Control. MAINLINE: Track under the operating jurisdiction of the Operations Control Center, including leads into yard areas. MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY ACCESS POINT: A designated location equipped with facilities for rail to rail, road to rail, or on foot access to mainline trackway. MAINTENANCE VEHICLE CONSIST: Multiple on-rail maintenance vehicles operating as a single unit for on-rail operational procedures.
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DEFINITIONS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICE (MVDD): An electronic device mounted in on-rail maintenance vehicles to provide location identification on mainline track to the Operations Control Center. MANUAL SPEED LIMIT: The rate at which a train or car may travel in the manual mode. Categories of speed are: A. Road Manual: A manual mode of operation not to exceed 25 mph. B. Yard Manual: A manual mode of operation not to exceed 10 mph. MANUAL STOP: Stopping a train by use of the manual stop button. Once initiated, the brake application cannot be released until the train has stopped. MANUAL TRAIN OPERATION: Train movement is completely controlled by the Train Operator in compliance with Operations Rules and Procedures. McKINLEY: The emergency code word communicated by employees to indicate that an emergency situation exists and immediate assistance is required. MILEPOST: A marker in the trackway indicating the track distance in miles from the Oakland Wye (or San Francisco International Airport Station on the Y-Line) and the track designation. MOVEMENT INSTRUCTION: Movement authorization issued for the area of track(s) by the control center having jurisdiction. NO REFUGE ZONE: An area within the District’s Right-of-Way where there is inadequate clearance on both sides of the track for personnel when trains or on-rail equipment are operating, except for
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DEFINITIONS NORMAL DIRECTION: The predominant direction of train traffic on a track. ON-RAIL VEHICLES: Any revenue or non-revenue equipment operated on the tracks of the BART system. ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE: A vehicle equipped with flanged wheels or a combination of flanged wheels and tires capable of operation on BART tracks and powered by means other than third rail power. OPERATING BULLETIN: Written instructions issued to address an urgent operating requirement in accordance with Management Procedures. It may modify the Operations Rules and Procedures or departmental procedures applying to a limited area of operation. OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER (OCC): A facility in the Lake Merritt Administration Building from which mainline operations and remotely controlled systems are monitored and controlled. PARKING BRAKE: A holding brake used to prevent movement of a train/car(s) once it has stopped and is out of automatic control or void of power. PASSENGER LOADS: Seated Load Standing Load Crush Load
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PERSONNEL: Employees or qualified persons authorized to accept and execute clearances. PLATFORM: The area of a station located adjacent to or between trackways from which patrons enter or leave trains.
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DEFINITIONS POCKET TRACK: A section of track connected at both ends to the mainline trackway where trains or maintenance vehicles may be stored to facilitate operational needs. PORTAL: An entering and exiting transition structure between aerial/at-grade and subways. POSITIVE SHUNTING VEHICLE: Designated on-rail maintenance vehicles listed in an Operating Bulletin which, for the purposes of Operations Rules & Procedures requirements, have been determined to reliably shunt the train control system. POWER OFF: The de-energization of 1,000 VDC and/or 34.5KV AC electrical systems. This condition provides no assurance of safety. POWER & WAY SUPERVISOR: A Power and Way employee with the Operations Control Center who coordinates maintenance work to be performed on the mainline and, when required, dispatches the necessary maintenance crews or personnel. PROCEED WITH CAUTION: A “Restriction” issued to alert a vehicle operator to the possibility of unusual conditions on tracks ahead, and that the move must be made with utmost caution. PROHIBIT, LOCAL ROUTE: A field-implemented method of preventing automatic train operation through an interlocking exit gate. PROHIBIT, OCC ROUTE: An OCC computer-implemented method of preventing automatic train operation through a designated area, which requires a two-point authorization for release. PROPER AUTHORITY: An authoritative source to whom the District has delegated the right and power to make decisions and grant permission to others to perform controlled activities or to access a restricted area. The authoritative source may be rules and procedures, a control center, or designated person in charge. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
DEFINITIONS QUALIFIED PERSON: A person designated by BART, who by demonstration of knowledge and competence, is authorized to accept and execute work orders, clearances and simple approvals. READBACK: A verbatim repeat of an instruction to acknowledge receipt and understanding. RESTRICTED AREA: An area where authorization is required prior to entry. RESTRICTED SPEED: 18 or 27 mph maximum speed ATO, imposed through the Automatic Train Protection subsystem using key activated switches in the local Train Control Room. RESTRICTION, WORK BETWEEN TRAINS: A provision attached to a Facility/Equipment or Work Area Clearance granting authority for work access within the operating envelope, with the understanding that personnel are not to disrupt the normal operation of train movement. RESTRICTION, WORK ON SIGHT WITH TRAIN/ON-RAIL EQUIPMENT AHEAD: A restriction attached to a revenue vehicle or on-rail equipment granting authority for movement within the same area as another revenue vehicle or on-rail equipment, with the understanding that the operator is to be prepared to stop short of the other revenue vehicle or on-rail equipment. REVENUE SERVICE: Transportation of fare paying passengers on mainline routes. REVENUE VEHICLE: “A” CAR: A vehicle with a control cab which encloses the train operator’s position and houses train control equipment. “B” CAR: A vehicle not equipped with a control cab. “C” CAR: A vehicle with a control cab that can function as an A-car or B-car.
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DEFINITIONS REVERSE DIRECTION (REVERSE RUNNING): operation of a train opposite the normal direction.
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RIGHT-OF-WAY: That portion of the BART system within protective fencing, tunnels, tubes, subways, stations or aerial structures wherein trains operate. ROUTE: A specified arrangement of interlocking equipment to provide for movement between two controlled gates. SAFE CLEARANCE (ELECTRICAL): An Electrical Safe Clearance ensures the sources of power for the third rail or other electrical components of the 1000 VDC or 34.5 KVAC electrification system have been disconnected and grounds have been installed to provide a safe working condition. SAFETY HOLD: A restriction placed on a vehicle, equipment or other apparatus by the System Safety Department to preserve evidence during an accident/incident investigation. SCENE (EMERGENCY): The location of an emergency where on site response is centered. SEQUENTIAL OCCUPANCY RELEASE SYSTEM (SORS): A system which provides backup protection to safeguard against loss of occupancy detection by the primary detection system. SHUNT: A device that is connected to both running rails as part of the automatic train control system. SIGNALS: A device conveying information concerning conditions affecting movements on tracks.
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DEFINITIONS SIGNAL, ASPECT: The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train or maintenance vehicle. SIGNAL INDICATION: The instruction provided by the display of a signal aspect. SIMPLE APPROVAL: An authorization provided by the proper authority for entering into a restricted area, with the understanding that personnel shall not interfere with the normal operation of trains or equipment and are not provided any protection from trains or equipment. SPEED RESTRICTION, LOCAL: Restricted Speed imposed through the key activated switches in the local train control facilities. SPEED RESTRICTION, OCC: An OCC computerimplemented method of imposing Restricted Speed, which requires a two-point authorization for release. SPUR: A storage track that diverges from a mainline track. SUBSTATION: A facility used to transform and rectify 34.5 KVAC to 1000 VDC for distribution to the third rail. SUBWAY: Underground trackways and stations for rapid transit operations. SWITCH POINT: A movable tapered rail which functions to guide rail wheels from one track to another at a turnout. TERMINAL ZONE (TMZ): A length of track within which the train direction can be reversed by the train control equipment. THIRD RAIL: A rail mounted adjacent to the running rail, carrying the 1000 VDC for powering trains. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
DEFINITIONS THIRD RAIL COVERBOARD: A protective covering mounted over the third rail. THIRD RAIL MANUAL DISCONNECT SWITCH: A manually operated switch used to isolate traction power and operated only after the circuit is de-energized. TOWER FOREWORKER: An employee who has jurisdiction and control over clearance and/or movement within a yard control area. This includes the operation of an interlocking control console to establish routes for movement of vehicles. TRACK SWITCH: A device allowing on-rail movement from one track to another. TRACKWAY: That mainline portion of the BART system within protective fencing, tunnels, tubes, subways, stations or aerial structures where trains operate. TRACTION POWER SYSTEM: The electrical equipment interfacing with public utilities or other power generation equipment providing the electrical power for the movement of trains and the operation of their auxiliary systems. TRAILING POINT MOVE: An on-rail movement over switch points in the direction from frog to switch points. TRAIN: Three or more cars coupled together with a control unit at each end. TRAIN CONTROLLER: An employee at the Operations Control Center who has jurisdiction and control over all movements entering and operating on mainline.
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DEFINITIONS TRANSFER TRACKS: A group of tracks at each yard entrance, between mainline track leads and yard “throat” tracks, where the transfer of control between the Yard Tower Control and Operations Control Center takes place. TURNOUT: An arrangement of a switch, a frog and closure rails, which allows on-rail vehicles to be routed from one track to another. UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE: Any incident, disturbance, or irregularity which might affect service, involves or threatens to involve injury to persons or damage to equipment or District property, and/or the violation of Operations Rules or Procedures. WAYSIDE: See RIGHT-OF-WAY. WORK AREA: A strictly defined area within the operating envelope where access must be authorized and protection from trains provided. WORK ORDERS: See Clearance. YARD TOWER CONTROL: A facility in each yard from which yard operations and remotely controlled systems are monitored and controlled.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1100 GENERAL 1101 The rules contained in this book apply to all District employees, contractors and others working on BART property. 1102 Personnel shall have a copy of the Operations Rules and Procedures immediately available at all times while on duty. 1103 Revisions, exceptions and modifications to this book may only be authorized by Operating Bulletin. 1104 All testing of non-standard or non-safety certified automatic train control equipment shall only be conducted under the authority of an Operating Bulletin. 1105 Personnel shall maintain their copy of the Operations Rules and Procedures in current status by inserting revisions when issued. 1106 Personnel shall maintain a thorough knowledge of all operations rules, procedures, bulletins, notices and other directives applicable to their duties and shall resolve any questions they may have concerning the proper interpretation with their supervisor. 1107 Personnel shall pass any required tests or examinations and maintain required certifications and licenses as a condition of employment. 1108 Violations of operational rules, procedures, bulletins, notices, or other directives must be reported to a supervisor as soon as practicable.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1100 GENERAL (continued) 1109 A Safety Hold may be placed by the System Safety Department to preserve evidence during accident/incident investigation. While a Safety Hold is in place, the item(s) shall not be moved, repaired or altered without proper authorization.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1200 PATRON CONTACT 1201 Employees shall be courteous and orderly in their dealings with the public. 1202 Employees shall attend to reasonable requests from patrons quickly and accurately. 1203 Employees shall not involve themselves in altercations or any other act of hostility with the public or other employees. Misconduct, threats of harm or intimidation, or willful disregard or negligence which will subject the District to criticism or adversely affect the interests of the District shall be grounds for disciplinary action. 1204 District motor vehicles shall not be operated by personnel without the required license.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1300 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT 1301 Employees shall treat superiors, subordinates and fellow District employees with respect. They shall be courteous and civil at all times in their contacts with one another. 1302 Employees shall report on time and be ready for duty at their assigned work location. 1303 Employees shall, while on duty, perform all tasks assigned or directed by proper authority. 1304 Disregarding orders from proper considered insubordination.
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1305 Employees, while on duty, shall engage only in activities directly related to the operation of the District. 1306 Employees shall not engage in fighting, assault, horseplay, sparring or any form of practical joking. Violence or threats are not tolerated in the workplace. 1307 Employees shall not engage in any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for filing a complaint based on race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, disability, medical condition (cancer), family and medical care leave, pregnancy disability leave, Vietnam Era veterans’ status, or other non-job related criteria. 1308 Personnel shall not substitute for others nor exchange duties without prior approval by proper authority. 1309 The use of alcoholic beverages, intoxicants or narcotics by employees subject to duty, or their possession or use while on duty, is prohibited. Employees shall not report for duty under the influence of alcohol, any drug, medication or other substance, including those prescribed by a
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1300 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT (continued) doctor or dentist, that will in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety; nor shall such drug, medication, or other substance be used by employees while on duty. 1310 Employees shall not sleep nor give the appearance of sleeping while on duty. Lying down or assuming a reclining position, with eyes closed, or eyes covered or concealed, shall be considered sleeping. 1311 Employees shall not smoke in areas identified by “NO SMOKING” signs or designated as non-smoking areas by District policy. Smoking is strictly prohibited in areas where a fire threat or other hazard or an interference with sensitive equipment or material exists as determined by the District and inside all District facilities, buildings, structures and vehicles. 1312 When traveling on BART and consistent with Management Procedure 16, employees shall enter and exit stations through the fare gates using their Employee Identification card. Additionally, employees shall clearly display their identification card while on District property during their normal work hours. 1313 Employees shall not give or loan to any unauthorized person any District identification card. 1314 Employees shall not duplicate or cause to be duplicated any District key unless authorized. 1315 Employees shall not issue, give or loan any District key or access card to any person not entitled to its use. 1316 Employees shall not solicit or accept any gift, gratuity, or fee from others where there is any direct or indirect connection between the solicitation or acceptance and District employment.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1300 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT (continued) 1317 Employees shall not use District credit without proper authorization. 1318 Employees shall not receive or pay out money on District accounts without proper authorization. 1319 The District communications systems shall not be used for personal affairs of employees. 1320 Employees shall not gamble, make bets or take part in any illegal activity while on duty or on District property. 1321 Employees are prohibited from having loaded or unloaded firearms in their possession while on duty except those employees authorized to do so in the performance of their duties. 1322 Employees shall not convert lost articles found on District property to their own use. Found property shall be handled in accordance with established District procedures. 1323 Employees shall not post nor allow any unauthorized material to be posted on District property. 1324 District personnel must respond promptly when called upon for assistance in situations adversely affecting system operation, including security-related activities and inspections. 1325 Employees shall not commit any act which may bring reproach or discredit upon the District. 1326 Instructions to subordinates shall be in clear and understandable language, civil in tone, and issued in pursuit of District business. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION I - GENERAL 1300 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT (continued) 1327 Disobedience or disregarding orders from proper authority will be considered insubordination. 1328 Incompetence or disobedience shall not be condoned. 1329 Employees shall notify their immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Department of any change of telephone number or address. 1330 Employees shall exercise care in the use of District property and make every effort to prevent damage, misuse or loss. 1331 Employees while on duty shall not use radios, televisions, tape or CD players or other electronic media devices or headsets of any kind without specific Departmental approval. 1332 Employees must not engage in another business or occupation that would create a conflict of interest with their District employment or would interfere with their availability for service or the proper performance of their duties. 1333 Personnel shall maintain clean and safe work areas, and require the same from contractors they monitor. 1334 Employees shall not use cellular phones where such use could interfere with normal duties.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1400 OPERATIONS 1401 Supervisors must ensure that their subordinates are qualified to perform their assigned duties and instruct them, if necessary, in the proper performance of their duties. 1402 Supervisors or personnel in charge shall ensure that personnel under their direction perform their tasks safely without taking unnecessary risks. 1403 Personnel shall not operate trains, vehicles, or other equipment unless qualified and authorized to do so. 1404 Personnel designated by the Chief Transportation Officer possessing a Cab Pass or authorized by the Operations Control Center are permitted to ride in train cabs. 1405 Personnel, when reporting occurrences on the mainline, shall use mileposts, track designations, or other clearly defined reference points. 1406 Employees shall not loiter about station agent booths, paid or public areas, except in specific performance of their duties. 1407 Employees required to maintain valid driving privileges shall immediately notify their supervisor upon loss or suspension of privileges. 1408 All testing and safety sensitive start-up activities performed on extensions, and other construction projects, by BART employees shall be governed by BART’s rules and procedures, including the Operations Rules and Procedures Manual, Operating Bulletins, OCC Manual, Train Operator’s Manual, and applicable BART Management Procedures.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1500 RESTRICTED AREAS 1501 Personnel shall not enter, or grant access to any restricted areas without proper authorization. 1502 All personnel operating within the jurisdiction of the mainline/yards shall comply with all instructions issued by the control center having jurisdiction. 1503 Employees shall report all unidentified or unauthorized persons found in restricted areas to the control center having jurisdiction or BART Police. 1504 Any devices or instrumentation left wayside shall be tagged with the name and contact number of the employee placing the device. The appropriate control center shall be notified of the placement and location of the device, along with a 24 hour contact telephone number of a person or department responsible for the device. 1505 Personnel shall not permit contractors to work in restricted areas unless the contractors are wearing BART issued Contractor Identification Badges and are accompanied by a BART Certified Safety Monitor or Qualified Employee. The Monitor or Employee must remain with the Contractor(s) until the work is completed and/or the contractor(s) has departed the restricted area.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1600 DISTRICT PROPERTY 1601 Employees are prohibited from altering, nullifying, changing the design of, or in any manner restricting or interfering with the normal intended function of any device or equipment on revenue vehicles or District property without proper authority. 1602 Employees shall not convert District property to their personal use. 1603 Employees shall promptly report the loss of any District property to their immediate supervisor and/or BART Police when applicable. 1604 Employees shall not willfully destroy, misuse, or cause loss or damage to District property. 1605 Employees shall return all District property issued to them or in their possession upon separation from the District or upon request by proper authority. 1606 While on duty, employees shall maintain in their possession the District assigned equipment required to perform their responsibilities. 1607 District equipment assigned to employees for use in their duties shall be properly cared for to prevent damage or loss.
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SECTION I - GENERAL 1700 REPORTS AND RECORDS 1701 Employees shall promptly submit reports required in the performance of their duties or as required by proper authority. Employees shall submit Unusual Occurrence Reports in accordance with Management Procedure No. 22. 1702 Verbal reports of injury, damage to equipment and/or other matters pertaining to safety shall be followed up with required written reports. Reporting requirements are as follows: A. When an incident occurs which requires the submission of a report, the person responsible for submitting shall gather the necessary information in a timely manner. Attention will be given to the accuracy of the information. A disclosure of all personnel known to have knowledge of the incident shall be included in the report. B. The information reported shall be submitted on the appropriate forms designed for that purpose, for example: Unusual Occurrence Report Form 0348 and Supervisor’s Report of injury/Illness Form 0030. If an appropriate form does not exist for the report being submitted, a report shall be submitted in narrative form. Narrative reports shall normally be limited to two (2) pages, shall be free of typing and spelling errors and shall adhere to business writing standards, where possible. C. Reports shall contain an explanation of the incident in sufficient depth to allow the reader to fully understand all aspects of the event. When appropriate, the report shall be drafted in an interrogative format and shall include the following: who, when, what, where, why, and how. To ensure a thorough investigation is conducted, all related documents shall be attached to the report. Examples of related documents are Unusual Occurrence Reports, MARIS Reports, Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Reports, and Event Logs. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION I - GENERAL 1700 REPORTS AND RECORDS (continued) D. Reports shall always include the action taken by personnel. If the action was not in accordance with standard operating procedure/policy, an explanation for the deviation shall be included in the report. E The completed report and documentation shall be faxed to the appropriate District departments as soon as practical, but not later than 24 hours after the incident. 1703 No employee shall knowingly falsify any official report, or knowingly enter, or cause to be entered, any inaccurate, false, or improper information on the books, reports, logs or records of the District. Employees shall not withhold information, or fail to give all the facts to those authorized to receive information regarding unusual events, accidents, personal injuries, or rule violations. 1704 Employees shall not divulge or permit access to District records without approval by Department Manager. 1705 Personnel shall assist BART Police, System Safety and/or supervision in investigating any District related incident by submitting requested written or verbal reports. 1706 Unusual Occurrence Reports: An employee observing an unusual occurrence or receiving a verbal report of an occurrence shall be required to complete Unusual Occurrence Report Form No. 0348. The report shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor who will complete the form and route it to his/her Department Head. The employee observing, or receiving a verbal report of, an unusual occurrence shall submit the completed form prior to leaving from his/her assigned shift. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION I - GENERAL 1800 APPEARANCE 1801 Employees shall, unless working conditions preclude, present a neat, clean appearance at all times while representing the District or wearing a District uniform. 1802 Employees required to wear uniforms on duty shall wear the entire, prescribed uniform unless exceptions are authorized by proper authority. Uniforms shall be clean, pressed, and maintained in good condition. 1803 Hair styles and lengths that impair the ability to properly wear protective equipment, interfere with vision, or may be caught in machinery are prohibited. This includes facial hair which will interfere with the proper seal of a respirator mask.
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SECTION II SAFETY
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2100 GENERAL 2101 Personnel shall comply with the safety rules of the District and with safety regulations of the department in which they work. 2102 In case of doubt in any situation, the safe course of action must be taken. 2103 Employees shall perform every task in a safe manner and make every effort to eliminate human error and carelessness. 2104 Personnel shall be observant and immediately report any criminal or suspicious activity to BART Police, and report any unusual occurrence or hazardous condition to proper authority. 2105 Personnel shall immediately report any unusual or suspicious unattended items to BART Police. 2106 When an unsafe or potentially unsafe condition is reported or suspected, the authority having jurisdiction shall take action to restrict access to the area or equipment until an inspection has been made by a qualified employee, and the area or equipment declared safe for operations. 2107 Employees shall not operate any equipment unless they are fully alert. Employees who become ill, or otherwise feel they cannot maintain alertness, shall request and be granted relief by their supervisor. 2108 When persons are seen in the vicinity of tracks or within stations who appear intoxicated, ill, or in any other condition making them seemingly unfit to care for themselves, their safety shall be ensured without jeopardizing personal safety and the Operations Control Center or BART Police shall be notified, as appropriate. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION II - SAFETY 2100 GENERAL (continued) 2109 Personnel shall enter and leave District property at approved entrances and exits only. 2110 Employees shall become familiar with the location and use of emergency third rail trips, fire alarms and fire fighting devices in all areas where they work and shall keep the access to these areas unobstructed at all times. 2111 Personnel shall not be assigned work beyond that for which they have been properly trained or beyond their capability to perform. 2112 No excavating of any kind shall be done around rail or structures on District property without permission from proper authority. 2113 Maintenance employees must participate in a job safety briefing before beginning work and when work or job conditions change. The briefing shall include a discussion of the general work plan, existing or potential hazards, and ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. Outside parties or contractors involved in the work or who are in the work area must also be included in the job safety briefing.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2200 INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS 2201 Employees shall promptly obtain first aid or medical attention for all injuries, no matter how minor, and ensure notification as soon as practicable to their immediate supervisor. 2202 Personnel shall immediately report all accidents or damage to track, structures, signals or any unusual condition which may affect the movement of trains or vehicles to the appropriate control center or supervisor having jurisdiction. 2203 Employees shall preserve an accident/incident scene until System Safety, BART Police or proper authority has completed their accident investigation and released the scene.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2300 THIRD RAIL AND COLLECTOR SHOES 2301 Employees shall consider the third rail energized at all times and remain clear unless an electrical safe clearance has been established. 2302 Employees must remain clear of all car collector shoes. NOTE: When one collector shoe is energized, ALL are energized. 2303 Employees shall not step, stand, sit or recline on the third rail coverboard.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2400 ON-RAIL VEHICLES 2401 Employees shall not board or disembark any moving train or vehicle. 2402 Employees boarding or disembarking trains at locations other than stations or approved platforms shall use the grab bar and foot step and shall not board or disembark on the third rail side, unless unavoidable. 2403 Employees shall use extreme caution and allow at least five (5) feet of clearance when walking around ends of on-rail vehicles/equipment. 2404 Employees shall refrain from simultaneously touching on-rail vehicles and adjacent structures. 2405 Operators of on-rail vehicles in all modes must remain vigilant for conditions ahead which may present a hazard to vehicle operation and take immediate action to stop if a hazard is observed. 2406 Employees shall operate internal combustion engines in confined spaces only in accordance with the provisions of the Confined Space Entry Program. 2407 Employees shall, whenever possible, observe passing trains closely for abnormal conditions and shall report safety related irregularities immediately to the control center having jurisdiction. 2408 Employees are required to be completely inside the train when it is moving in automatic between stations. Employees shall use extreme caution when extending out train windows when the train is in manual mode.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2400 ON-RAIL VEHICLES (continued) 2409 Before operating on-rail maintenance vehicles, operators shall inspect the vehicle and if found to be defective, it shall be reported for repairs. The vehicle shall not be put in service until it has been made safe.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2500 TRACKWAY 2501 Damaged trackway, including split switches, shall be reported immediately to the authority having jurisdiction. Movement through the damaged area or split switch shall be prohibited until an inspection has been made by both train control and track personnel and necessary repairs have been made. 2502 Employees must expect the movement of on-rail vehicles at any time on any track in any direction. 2503 Employees shall not enter trackways without proper authorization. 2504 Employees shall not stand, sit or step on the running rail. 2505 Employees shall use authorized paths or walkways where practicable. 2506 Personnel shall expect the movement of powered switches at any time, and shall exercise extreme caution when working near track switches capable of being operated by remote control. 2507 Personnel entering trackways shall wear a safety vest meeting District specifications. Exception: Transportation personnel in yards may wear the Transportation Department uniform. Uniformed police, fire and emergency medical personnel may enter the trackway when dispatched. 2508 Personnel shall not operate switch machines or remove cranks, switch machine flags, spikes or clamps from switch machines without authorization from the control center having jurisdiction.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2500 TRACKWAY (continued) 2509 Power off, Double Breaker Power Off and Electrical Safe Clearances are not protection from train movement. 2510 Employees shall take immediate action to protect trains against any condition which may interfere with their safe passage. 2511 When track is obstructed or impassable, employees shall immediately notify the control center having jurisdiction. 2512 Where track conditions require restrictive train operations, protective measures must be implemented by the control center having jurisdiction. 2513 When it becomes necessary to signal a train to stop, the employee shall display a hand stop signal to the approaching train. 2514 Personnel must be particularly attentive to footing conditions in yards and trackways, looking out for trackwork, switch machines, conduit, cables, uneven surfaces and other obstructions. 2515 Motor vehicles and equipment may not be left parked closer that 8 feet from the nearest rail of any track except when operating under a clearance. 2516 Personnel must be alert for work being performed adjacent to District property and immediately notify the control center having jurisdiction if a hazard to operations exists. 2517 Personnel must not allow booms or other parts of machinery to foul any track without obtaining proper clearance and train protection. Such equipment must be at rest and clear of live tracks during train movement through the work area. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION II - SAFETY 2500 TRACKWAY (continued) 2518 Idle on-rail maintenance equipment must be properly secured by chain, lock or other suitable device and kept clear of operating tracks. 2519 Access to and operation of mainline switches that are not monitored as a part of a tested and approved train control system (non-monitored) shall be in accordance with the following: A. Except for emergencies or during non-revenue periods, all non-monitored mainline switches shall be aligned, clamped and locked for revenue service. B. During emergencies and non-revenue periods, access to non-monitored mainline switches shall be provided on a restrictive basis. C. Authorization from the Operations Control Center is required to unlock, unclamp and align non-monitored mainline switches. The Operations Control Center shall not delegate this authority. D. After use of non-monitored mainline switches, the Operations Control Center shall have the first revenue train on each track through non-monitored mainline switches perform a road manual track inspection not to exceed 5 mph to insure all switches are aligned for revenue service. 2520 Personnel shall not enter restricted areas in the District’s Right-of-Way unless trained in Wayside Safety or escorted by a “qualified person”. 2521 Personnel in the trackway during times of darkness or poor visibility shall carry a working flashlight for signaling and personal visibility.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2600 FIRES AND FLAMMABLES 2601 Employees shall take every precaution to eliminate possible fire hazards. 2602 Employees shall report accumulation of combustible trash or debris to the appropriate authority. 2603 Employees shall report to proper authority any information relating to the cause of any fire. 2604 Employees shall guard against fires at fueling facilities, in restricted areas, or at any other location where potential fire hazards exist. 2605 Employees shall not allow anything to interfere with the proper operation of fire doors or obstruct fire exit paths. 2606 Flammable or corrosive chemicals or liquids shall not be brought onto District property or purchased without authorization from the System Safety Department. 2607 Flammable materials, chemicals, caustics, acids, and solvents shall be stored in designated areas and in authorized containers. These materials shall be handled as indicated on Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance with State and Local regulations as identified by the System Safety Department. 2608 Disposal of hazardous materials into sewers or drains is not allowed. 2609 Personnel shall not introduce open flames or sparks into areas where the air contains flammable vapors or concentrations of explosive dust. 2610 No smoking is allowed in areas where flammables are stored, dispensed or in use.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2600 FIRES AND FLAMMABLES (continued) 2611 Trash and other combustibles must not be allowed to accumulate in or near facilities such that it becomes a fire hazard.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2700 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2701 Employees shall use tools and equipment in the proper manner and for the purposes intended. 2702 Employees shall inspect tools and equipment for defects before using. 2703 Employees shall not use equipment or machinery that is defective or found to be unsafe. 2704 Employees shall report defective tools or equipment to their supervisor. 2705 Employees shall not place tools, equipment or materials where they may present a hazard to personnel. 2706 Tools, equipment, and materials shall be stored in designated areas in such a manner as not to block evacuation routes or constitute a hazard when not in use. 2707 Except when in immediate use, tools shall be placed and secured away from the running rail and third rail. Tools shall not extend over the edge of the walkway, present a tripping hazard nor interfere with rail operations. 2708 Equipment and tools shall not be operated when safety guards are tampered with or removed. 2709 Employees shall stay clear of tools being operated or used by others. Employees using tools shall ensure that other personnel are in the clear. 2710 Employees using ladders, stands, platforms or scaffolds shall ensure that such equipment is in a safe operating condition.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2700 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (continued) 2711 Employees shall avoid making contact between the running rail and any other structure when using metallic tools, portable shunting devices or wire snakes. 2712 Employees shall not allow open doors of on-rail maintenance equipment to contact adjacent metal surfaces. 2713 Employees shall not use compressed air or gas to blow dust, dirt or material deposits from body or clothing. 2714 Only non-conductive ladders may be used in trackways.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2800 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS 2801 Employees shall not enter electrical power enclosures or line fan rooms, unless authorized to do so. 2802 Employees shall not operate mechanical or electrical equipment unless qualified and authorized to do so. 2803 Employees shall take proper protective measures when working near any electrical apparatus. Employees shall place proper tags, when required, and shall honor those tags placed by others. 2804 Employees shall keep doors or covers of electrical apparatus closed and secured except when making inspections or repairs. 2805 Employees shall not assume that the term “power off” assures a safe condition. 2806 The safety switch of machinery undergoing repairs must be secured in the off position or locked out and properly tagged. Employees performing repairs shall maintain control of this switch until repairs have been completed to prevent inadvertent operation. 2807 Employees shall not enter unventilated areas having only one or limited access, such as line sump pumps or buried electrical vaults, except in accordance with the Confined Space Entry Program. 2808 Metal ladders or metal cased flashlights are not permitted around electrical equipment. 2809 Employees shall use only tools approved for such use when working around third rails or energized equipment. 2810 Metallic tapes or metallic rulers shall not be used near exposed electrical equipment, including the third rail. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION II - SAFETY 2800 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS (continued) 2811 Employees shall consider electrical apparatus of any type LIVE AT ALL TIMES unless proper safety measures have been taken and verified.
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SECTION II - SAFETY 2900 APPAREL 2901 Employees required to wear apparel or items which limit or restrict hearing or movement while on or about the trackway and in shop areas shall be provided protective measures to ensure their safety. 2902 Employees shall, when personal protective clothing or equipment is furnished, use it as required by law and/or by District rules, policies or procedures. 2903 Employees shall not wear loose or ill fitting clothing, rings, or other items which may become caught while working around gears, belt drives, chain drives and other moving parts of machinery. 2904 Employees shall not wear metallic rings or jewelry, key rings, keys or other metallic items around energized electrical connectors. 2905 Employees shall not wear sunglasses in underground/tube sections of the system. Employees who wear eyeglasses shall not wear tinted glasses in these areas without written medical permission and approval from proper authority. 2906 Hard hats must be worn by all persons in areas where there is a risk of swinging or falling loads, materials, other objects or head contact with electrical hazards. 2907 Hard hats are required for personnel working from buckets or other lift devices.
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SECTION III EMERGENCIES
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SECTION III EMERGENCIES
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3100 GENERAL 3101 The primary consideration in any emergency shall be the safety of the public and employees. 3102 The Operations Control Center has the authority and responsibility for implementing the District’s Emergency Plan. 3103 Emergency situations shall command first priority in the use of resources within or available to the District. 3104 Employees shall refer inquiries from the media and public to the Office of Media and Public Affairs or its designee and inquiries from any regulatory agency to the System Safety Department. 3105 Personnel at the scene of an emergency must render all assistance required to protect life and property as requested by proper authority.
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3200 REPORTING 3201 Employees shall report any emergency condition immediately to the control center having jurisdiction, a supervisor, or BART Police as appropriate, providing as much information as possible. 3202 Employees reporting emergencies or requesting assistance shall be specific about the location. 3203 Responsibility for notifying and ensuring proper coordination with public service agencies shall be as stated in the District’s Emergency Plan. A. The control center having jurisdiction or a supervisor shall be responsible for notification and coordination with fire departments. B. The BART Police dispatcher shall be responsible for dispatching police and requesting ambulance and/or coroner services. 3204 Control Center/Supervisor Coordination with Fire Department: A. The control center or supervisor having jurisdiction shall notify the appropriate fire department upon receipt of a fire alarm or verbal report of fire. If in doubt, the fire department shall be notified. B. The control center or supervisor alerting the fire department shall: 1. Clearly identify themselves and the associated control center or facility. 2. Specify the type of fire. 3. Give location of the alarm/fire.
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3200 REPORTING (continued) 3205 Emergency Reporting: What to Report: All events involving personal injury. All events involving equipment damage. All events that present imminent danger to person or property. When: As soon as possible. To: The control center/supervisor having jurisdiction who will then notify the System Safety Department. How: By any means available.
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3300 EMERGENCY SCENE 3301 Employees dispatched to the scene of an emergency shall respond immediately and report to their supervisor or the Incident Commander for briefing and coordination of actions. NOTE: The Incident Command System is defined in the BART Emergency Plan. 3302 The employee at the scene of an emergency shall, within his/her capabilities, take action to prevent further injury or damage and immediately notify the appropriate control center/supervisor of the status at the scene. 3303 Patrons shall be removed from the scene of an emergency as soon as it is safe to do so. 3304 Emergency Scene Preservation: A. The emergency scene shall be preserved by BART Police or a designee pending completion of the on-site investigation by the System Safety Department and/or BART Police. B. Evidence may be collected or impounded at the direction of the System Safety Department and/or BART Police. C. No changes or repairs to any BART wayside or vehicle equipment shall be made until the emergency scene is released by the System Safety Department or BART Police, as appropriate. 3305 Emergency Scene Release: A. Upon completion of the on-site investigation, accident scenes will be released by the System Safety Department to the Incident Commander for restoration of services or site clearance/repair by system maintenance. B. Upon completion of the on-site investigation, crime scenes will be released by BART Police to the Incident Commander for restoration of services or site clearance/repair by system maintenance.
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3400 PROCEDURES 3401 General Emergency Procedures: A. Report the emergency to the control center having jurisdiction, a supervisor, or BART Police, as appropriate, by the nearest means of communications. B. Attend to patron safety. C. Secure the scene as much as possible. D. Comply with instructions received. E. Follow up with written reports. 3402 The responsible control center shall implement necessary protective measures and dispatch available resources. 3403 Sick or injured Patrons: A. Report the emergency to the control center having jurisdiction, a supervisor, or BART Police by the nearest means of communications. B. Assist the sick or injured patrons. 3404 Persons in Trackway: A. Signal trains to stop by forcefully waving arms/objects. B. At a station, use the emergency third rail trip button to de-energize the third rail at the scene. Caution: Power off will not prevent a train from coasting into the area. Note: The emergency third rail trip button will only de-energize the same side platform/track – not both sides. C. Report the emergency to the control center having jurisdiction or BART Police by the nearest means of communications. D. If a fatality has occurred, do not disturb the scene. Secure the scene pending arrival of BART Police.
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SECTION III - EMERGENCIES 3400 PROCEDURES (continued) 3405 Emergency Removal of Third Rail Power: A. When necessary to remove third rail power in an emergency: 1. Proceed to the nearest emergency third rail trip button and activate, or; 2. Contact the control center having jurisdiction and request third rail power be removed at the emergency location. B. Provide the control center having jurisdiction with the following information: 1. Reason for power removal. 2. Name of employee requesting/reporting power removal. 3. Location - specify track(s)/platform.
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SECTION IV COMMUNICATIONS
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4100 RADIO TRANSMISSIONS 4101 Channels shall be monitored transmitting.
and
clear
before
4102 Personnel initiating transmissions shall identify their call sign (train/unit number) and their location. 4103 When someone serving as the “operator’s eyes” utilizes radio communications to control the movement of ontrack equipment, the instructions to the operator must include the direction and distance to be traveled. The operator must stop the movement within half of the distance specified unless additional instructions are received.
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4200 EMERGENCY TRANSMISSIONS 4201 Emergency transmissions shall be given the highest priority. Such transmissions shall be preceded by the term “BART Emergency”. 4202 When “BART Emergency” is heard over the radio, the channel shall be cleared for emergency use. 4203 To minimize low priority radio traffic during delays and emergency situations, the Operations Control Center shall transmit the following over the train radio: A. “10-33” - EMERGENCY - When a 10-33 is in effect, radio transmissions to the Operations Control Center shall be limited to emergencies only. B. “10-43” - Traffic tie-up (i.e., train delay at location specified). 4204 When calling on the Emergency Telephone system, identification, location and nature of the emergency shall be provided. 4205 Emergency Code Word. A. Using the word “McKinley” in any such manner will alert the recipient that an emergency situation exists and immediate assistance is required. B. Employees shall only use the word when there is a direct threat to the user’s personal safety, which would be worsened by making a normal transmission. Note: An affirmative response to any question containing the word “McKinley” will be an indication that assistance is still required.
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4300 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 4301 Employees shall ensure that communication equipment required during their shift is continuously turned on and monitored. Failure or improper operation of required communication equipment shall be reported to the control center having jurisdiction as soon as possible. 4302 Employees shall not adjust or modify communication equipment unless qualified and authorized to do so. 4303 In the event of radio failure, operators shall comply with the last instruction received and, by any means available, contact the control center having jurisdiction.
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4400 RESTRICTIONS 4401 Unauthorized use of any District communication system is prohibited. 4402 Personnel operating radios shall not transmit any unidentified messages. 4403 Employees shall not use obscene or profane language, false or deceptive communications or signals, or transmit unassigned call letters. 4404 Employees shall identify themselves and their location when initiating calls and when answering telephones.
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4500 OFFICIAL NATIONAL 10-CODE 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-29 10-30 10-32 10-33 10-34 10-35 10-36 10-37
RECEIVING POORLY RECEIVING WELL STOP TRANSMITTING OK, MESSAGE RECEIVED RELAY MESSAGE BUSY, STAND-BY OUT OF SERVICE, LEAVING AIR IN SERVICE, SUBJECT TO CALL REPEAT MESSAGE TRANSMISSION COMPLETED, STANDING BY TALKING TOO RAPIDLY VISITORS PRESENT ADVISE WEATHER/ROAD CONDITIONS MAKE PICKUP AT URGENT BUSINESS ANYTHING FOR US? NOTHING FOR YOU, RETURN TO BASE MY LOCATION IS CALL BY TELEPHONE REPORT IN PERSON TO STAND-BY COMPLETED LAST ASSIGNMENT CAN YOU CONTACT DISREGARD LAST INFORMATION I AM MOVING TO CHANNEL IDENTIFY YOUR STATION TIME IS UP FOR CONTACT DOES NOT CONFORM TO FCC RULES I WILL GIVE YOU A RADIO CHECK EMERGENCY TRAFFIC AT THIS STATION TROUBLE AT THIS STATION, HELP NEEDED CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CORRECT TIME IS WRECKER NEEDED AT
10-38
AMBULANCE NEEDED AT
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4500 OFFICIAL NATIONAL 10-CODE (continued) 10-39 10-41 10-42 10-43 10-44 10-45 10-50 10-60 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-73 10-75 10-77 10-79 10-84 10-85 10-89 10-91 10-92 10-93 10-94 10-95 10-99
YOUR MESSAGE DELIVERED PLEASE TUNE TO CHANNEL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT TRAFFIC TIE-UP AT I HAVE A MESSAGE FOR YOU OR... ALL UNITS WITHIN RANGE PLEASE REPORT BREAK CHANNEL WHAT IS NEXT MESSAGE NUMBER? UNABLE TO COPY, USE PHONE NET DIRECTED TO NET CLEAR AWAITING YOUR NEXT MESSAGE/ASSIGNMENT ALL UNITS COMPLY FIRE AT PROCEED WITH TRANSMISSION IN SEQUENCE SPEED TRAP AT YOU ARE CAUSING INTERFERENCE NEGATIVE CONTACT BOMB THREAT AT (DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE TRANSMISSION) MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS MY ADDRESS IS RADIO REPAIR PERSON NEEDED AT TALK CLOSER TO MIKE YOUR TRANSMITTER IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CHECK MY FREQUENCY ON THIS CHANNEL PLEASE GIVE ME A LONG COUNT TRANSMIT DEAD CARRIER FOR 5 SECONDS MISSION COMPLETED, ALL UNITS SECURE
10-200 POLICE NEEDED AT
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4600 OFFICIAL ALPHA CODES ALPHA NOVEMBER BRAVO OSCAR CHARLIE PAPA DELTA QUEBEC ECHO ROMEO FOXTROT SIERRA GOLF TANGO HOTEL UNIFORM INDIA VICTOR JULIET WHISKEY KILO XRAY LIMA YANKEE MIKE ZULU
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SECTION IV – COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY A. Simple Approval 1. To Authorize Simple Approval Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (AND A PARTY OF ____ PERSON(S)) HAS SIMPLE APPROVAL AT (FACILITY/AREA) OR BETWEEN (LIMIT) AND (LIMIT) UNTIL ____ HOURS. PROVIDE YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND DO NOT INTERFERE WITH (MAINLINE/YARD) OPERATIONS. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN CONTROL 63 AND PARTY OF 2 PERSONS HAS SIMPLE APPROVAL AT A05 INTERLOCKING UNTIL 1630 HOURS. PROVIDE YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND DO NOT INTERFERE WITH MAINLINE OPERATIONS. READBACK.” B. Equipment/Facility Clearances 1.
To Establish Facility/Area Clearance Track Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (FACILITY/AREA) UNTIL ____ READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 8147 WORK LAKE SUBSTATION UNTIL 2400 READBACK.”
Excluding
WORK HOURS.
MERRIT HOURS.
2. To Establish Restrictions On Equipment/Facility Clearances Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) WORK (EQUIP. / FACILITY) UNTIL ____ HOURS. RESTRICTION: WORK BETWEEN TRAINS. READBACK.” OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) Example: “PORTABLE 6135, WORK LAKE MERRITT TRAIN CONTROL EQUIPMENT UNTIL 1600 HOURS. RESTRICTION: WORK BETWEEN TRAINS, READBACK.” C. Work Areas 1.
All work area instructions are prefaced with the statement “A WORK AREA HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED” or “A BLANKET WORK AREA HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.”
2. Single Track/Between Two Limits Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) WORK ____ TRACK BETWEEN (LIMIT) AND (LIMIT) UNTIL ____ HOURS. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 4138 WORK A1 TRACK BETWEEN MILEPOST 1.9 AND A25 GATE C UNTIL 0400 HOURS. READBACK.” 3. Single Track/One Location Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) WORK ____ TRACK AT (LOCATION) UNTIL ____ HOURS. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 4138 WORK A2 TRACK AT BAYFAIR STATION UNTIL 0230 HOURS. READBACK.” 4. Double Track/Between Same Limits Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) WORK ____ TRACK AND ____ TRACK BETWEEN (LIMIT) AND (LIMIT) UNTIL ____ HOURS. READBACK.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) C. Work Areas (continued) Example: “PORTABLE 4138 WORK TIME EXTENDED TO 0430 HOURS. READBACK.” 8. To Establish Responsibility For Separation Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICITON, WORK ON SIGHT WITH (PORTABLE # / ALIAS). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 4138 RESTRICTION, WORK ON SIGHT WITH PORTABLE 9476. READBACK.” 9. To Restrict Movement In A Work Area Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION, WORK ____ TRACK BETWEEN (LOCATION) AND (LOCATION) ONLY. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 4196 RESTRICTION, WORK A1 TRACK BETWEEN COLISEUM STATION AND SAN LEANDRO STATION ONLY. READBACK.” Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION, WORK ____ TRACK ONLY. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5148 RESTRICTION, WORK A2 TRACK ONLY. READBACK.” 10. To Restrict Personnel Within A Work Area Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION: STAY ON THE WALKWAY, READBACK.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) C. Work Areas (continued) 11. To Cancel A Restriction Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION, (ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION) CANCELED. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5148, RESTRICTION, WORK A1 TRACK BETWEEN MILEPOST 1.9 AND MILEPOST 3.3 ONLY. CANCELED. READBACK.” D. Manual Movement Instructions 1. Single Track/Single Limit Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (MODE) RUN ____ TRACK TO (LIMIT). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5148 IN YARD MANUAL RUN A1 TRACK TO MILEPOST 2.1. READBACK.” 2. Multiple Tracks/Single Limit Instruction: “PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (MODE) RUN _____ TRACK TO (INTERLOCKING GATE) THEN_____ TRACK TO (LIMIT). READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 214 IN YARD MANUAL RUN A1 TRACK TO A25 GATE C. THEN A2 TRACK TO MILEPOST 5.1. READBACK.” Example: “TRACK 2124 RUN A1 TRACK TO A25 GATE C. THEN A2 TRACK TO MILEPOST 5.1. READBACK.” OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) 3. Yard/Spur/TM Entry Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (MODE) RUN ____ TRACK TO (INTERLOCKING GATE). ENTER (SPECIFIC TRACK/TM). READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 125 IN ROAD MANUAL RUN A2 TRACK TO A77 GATE A. ENTER ATF03. READBACK.” Example: “TRACK 2014 RUN A2 TRACK TO A15 GATE A. ENTER A15 SPUR TRACK. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 215 IN YARD MANUAL RUN ATF04 TO A77 GATE F. ENTER HAYWARD TEST TRACK. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 215 IN YARD MANUAL RUN HAYWARD TEST TRACK TO A77 GATE T. ENTER ATF04. READBACK.” E. Yard Movement Instructions 1. To Authorize Movement Past A Red Yard Signal Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RUN (TRACK) AND (No.) RED SIGNAL(s) TO (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 2615 RUN TRACK 24 AND TWO RED SIGNALS TO RELAY TRACK 93. READBACK.” 2. To Authorize Movement From A Known Location In The Yard Throat To Another Yard Location When No Fixed Signals Are Involved OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RUN TO (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 1220 RUN TO STORAGE TRACK 13. READBACK.” 3. To Authorize Movement From A Known Location In The Yard Throat To Another Yard Location Past Red Signals Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RUN (NO.) RED SIGNAL(S) TO (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 1920 RUN ONE RED SIGNAL TO TRANSFER TRACK TWO. READBACK.” F. Maintenance Vehicle Set on/Set off instructions 1. Setting ON Track Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) SET ON ____ TRACK AT (LOCATION) AND HOLD. READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5480 SET ON M1 TRACK AT MW04 AND HOLD. READBACK.” 2. Setting OFF Track Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) SET OFF ____ TRACK AT (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5480 SET OFF M1 TRACK AT MW04. READBACK.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) G. Restrictions to Manual Movement Instructions 1. To Restrict Speed Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION, MAXIMUM SPEED ____ MPH AT (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 5480 RESTRICTION, MAXIMUM SPEED 10 MPH AT BAYFAIR STATION. READBACK.” Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION, MAXIMUM SPEED ____ MPH BETWEEN (LOCATION) AND (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 399 RESTRICTION, DO NOT EXCEED 10 MPH BETWEEN MILEPOST 3.0 AND MILEPOST 2.0. READBACK.” Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 397 RESTRICTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION. READBACK.” 2. To Allow Closing Up Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RESTRICTION WORK ON SIGHT WITH (TRAIN/CREW) AHEAD. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 225, RESTRICTION, WORK ON SIGHT WITH TRAIN AHEAD. READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 225, RESTRICTION, WORK ON SIGHT WITH PORTABLE 4220 AHEAD. READBACK.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) H. Hold Instruction 1. To Hold A Movement In Progress When Immediate Stop Is Required and Exact Location Is Unknown Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) HOLD POSITION. ACKNOWLEDGE.” Example: “TRAIN 201 HOLD POSITION. ACKNOWLEDGE” 2. To Hold At A Specific Location Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) (LOCATION). READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 201 HOLD AT STATION. READBACK.”
HOLD
AT
BAYFAIR
3. To Release A Hold Instruction: “(PORTABLE # / ALIAS) RELEASED (ATO/ROAD/YARD MANUAL, IF APPLICABLE) TO (LOCATION, IF APPLICABLE). READBACK.” Example: “TRAIN 201 RELEASED ATO TO SAN LEANDRO STATION. READBACK.” I. Cranking Switches All cranking work area instructions are prefaced with “A work area has been established, and the time.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) 1. Cranking switches/Entire interlocking as work area Instruction: “(PORTABLE # ___ ), WORK THE (INTERLOCKING) UNTIL (____) HOURS. READBACK.” “INSTALL (X) CRANKS AND ALIGN A ROUTE (INTERLOCKING) (ENTRANCE GATE) TO (EXIT GATE).” Example: “PORTABLE 2615, WORK THE M97 INTERLOCKING UNTIL 1800 HOURS. READBACK.” “INSTALL (4) CRANKS AND ALIGN A ROUTE M97A-F.” 2. Cranking switches/One track as work area Instruction: “(PORTABLE # ___ ), WORK THE (TRACK) AT THE (INTERLOCKING) UNTIL (____) HOURS. READBACK.” “INSTALL (X) CRANKS AND ALIGN A ROUTE (INTERLOCKING) (ENTRANCE GATE) TO (EXIT GATE). READBACK.” Example: “PORTABLE 2615, WORK THE M1 TRACK AT THE M97 INTERLOCKING UNTIL 1800 HOURS. READBACK.” “INSTALL 5 CRANKS AND ALIGN A ROUTE M97A-B. READBACK.” 3. Cranked route verification/inspection The first operator to install cranks will verify cranks and proper alignment, including the following train: OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) Instruction: “(TRAIN ___ ), IN ROAD MANUAL RUN THE (TRACK) TO (INTERLOCKING) (GATE) AND THE (TRACK) TO (INTERLOCKING) (GATE). RESTRICTION, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. READBACK.” “(TRAIN ___ ) VERIFY (X) CRANKS ARE INSTALLED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND ROUTE ALIGNED (INTERLOCKING) (ENTRANCE GATE) TO (EXIT GATE).” Example: “TRAIN 1214, IN ROAD MANUAL RUN THE M3 TRACK TO M97 GATE A, AND THE W1 TRACK TO W07 GATE A. RESTRICTION, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. READBACK.” “TRAIN 1214, VERIFY FOUR CRANKS ARE INSTALLED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND ROUTE ALIGNED M97 A-F.” 4. Manual Instructions through Cranked “Verified” routes Instruction: “(TRAIN ___) IN ROAD MANUAL RUN THE (TRACK)TO (INTERLOCKING) (GATE), AND THE (TRACK) TO (INTERLOCKING) (GATE). READBACK.” “(TRAIN ___) CENTRAL UNDERSTANDS CRANKS ARE INSTALLED AND A ROUTE ALIGNED (INTERLOCKING) (ENTRANCE GATE) TO (EXIT GATE).” Example: “TRAIN 1214, IN ROAD MANUAL RUN THE M3 TRACK TO M97 GATE A, AND THE W1 TRACK TO W07 GATE A. READBACK.”
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SECTION IV - COMMUNICATIONS 4700 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (continued) “TRAIN 1214, CENTRAL UNDERSTANDS CRANKS ARE INSTALLED AND A ROUTE ALIGNED M97A-F.” 5. Requesting a crank be “inserted” only Instruction: “(PORTABLE # ___ ), INSERT A CRANK IN (SWITCH # ___) AT (XXX) INTERLOCKING, INSERT ONLY, DO NOT MOVE SWITCH.” Example: “PORTABLE 2615, INSERT A CRANK IN SWITCH #127, AT A55 INTERLOCKING, INSERT ONLY, DO NOT MOVE SWITCH.”
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SECTION V SIGNALS AND SIGNS
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5100 FIXED SIGNALS 5101 In the event that an aspect signal is not operational (no signal light), on-rail manual movement shall stop immediately. In such cases, the control center having jurisdiction shall be contacted for further instructions. If the signal is overrun, the operator shall remain STOPPED and contact the control center having jurisdiction for further instructions. 5102 Trains operating in automatic mode need not stop if aspect signal is not operational. 5103 Operators shall stop at once if a signal aspect permitting movement through an interlocked route changes to a “STOP” indication. If the signal is overrun, the operator shall remain STOPPED and contact the control center having jurisdiction for further instructions. 5104 The green or yellow arrow signal lights on mainline indicate a switching direction only and do not authorize manual movement or verify a route.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5200 SIGNAL ASPECTS AND INDICATIONS Aspect Name Indication Green Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. Clear to proceed in automatic mode. Manual movement requires manual movement instructions.
Flashing Green
Route is aligned and verified for diverging movement. Clear to proceed in automatic mode. Manual movement requires manual movement instructions.
Red
STOP! On-rail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal/gate in manual or automatic mode without specific authorization.
Derail Clear
Derail in down position. Clear to proceed in automatic mode. Manual movement requires manual movement instructions.
Derail Clear
Derail is in down position. Clear to proceed in automatic mode or in manual mode if authorized by signal indication.
(Green)
(Dark)
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5200 SIGNAL ASPECTS AND INDICATIONS (continued) Aspect Name Indication Derail Dark STOP! Derail is in up position. Onrail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal without authorization of control center and insertion of cranks.
Derail Not Clear STOP! Derail is in up position. Onrail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal without (Red) (Dark) authorization of control center and insertion of cranks.
Yellow
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. Proceed in manual mode at authorized speed.
Flashing Yellow Route is aligned and verified for diverging movement. Proceed in manual mode at authorized speed (speed codes not available)
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Red over Yellow Local control route is established. Clear to proceed in yard manual mode.
Lunar
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement into occupied track. Proceed in manual mode at authorized speed prepared to stop short of train/car ahead.
Flashing Lunar
Route is aligned and verified for diverging movement into occupied track. Proceed in manual mode at authorized speed prepared to stop short of train/car ahead. Note: Signal does not flash for diverging route at A15E, A85B, A85C, C57B, C57C, M87, and M93.
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SIGNAL TYPES Single Aspect
May display Red, Yellow, Flashing Yellow, Green, Flashing Green, Lunar, Flashing Lunar, or Green “CLR”
OR B.
Twin (2) Aspect May display Red, or Red over yellow.
C.
Triple (3) Aspect May display Red, Yellow, or Green individually. May display Red over Green or Red over Yellow in yards.
D.
Quad (4)
May display either Red, Yellow, Green, or Lunar individually.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5400 INFORMATIONAL SIGNALS Information signals convey information only. Informational signals do not authorize movement and do not verify route alignment. A.
Yellow Arrow
Directional Yellow arrow indicates switch position at selected mainline locations.
Mainline-Reverse Running B.
Green Arrow
Directional Green arrow indicates switch position at selected mainline locations.
Mainline-Normal Running C.
Yellow Arrow
Directional Yellow arrow indicates switch position in local control area.
Local Control Area D.
Alpha Indicator
Indicates line routing.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5500 ON-RAIL VEHICLE HORN SIGNALS 5501 On-rail vehicle operators shall sound the horn in the manner prescribed herein. Unnecessary or unauthorized use of the horn is prohibited. SIGNAL A. One Short Blast (o)
INDICATION Stop.
B. Two Short Blasts (oo)
Signal to tow vehicle operator to shove vehicle under tow forward.
C. Three Short Blasts (ooo)
Signal to tow vehicle operator to pull vehicle under tow backward.
D. Four Short Blasts (oooo)
Signal misunderstood give another signal.
E. One Long Blast ( _____ )
When approaching Workmen and as othererwise directed.
F. Series of Short Blasts
Warning to persons on or near the track or on station platforms.
5502 Train Operators and On-Rail Maintenance Vehicle Operators shall sound the horn in the prescribed manner to warn persons on or near the track. The horn signal shall be acknowledged by the wave of a hand to the on-rail vehicle operator. Failure to acknowledge should be reported to the Control Center having jurisdiction over the area.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5600 HAND SIGNALS 5601 Hand signals shall be conveyed by hand and arm motion and position or by a hand held light. 5602 A hand signal that is unclear shall be considered an instruction to STOP. 5603 Arms/objects waved forcefully by a person on or near the track ahead is a signal to STOP. 5604 Disappearance from view of employee giving hand signals controlling movement shall be considered to be a STOP signal.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5600 HAND SIGNALS (continued) 5605 The following hand signals shall be used to direct movement of on-rail vehicles. HAND SIGNAL MOTIONS ACTION A.
Hand raised and lowered vertically in the direction of the vehicle operator.
Move toward person giving signal
B.
Slight vertical movement of hand at arms length at right angle to whom signal is being given.
REDUCE SPEED
C.
Hand swung vertically in a circle at half arm’s length across the body, below the shoulder.
Move away from person giving signal
D.
Arm swung horizontally across the body.
STOP
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5700 BLUE LIGHT/BLUE SIGN 5701 Blue Lights/Blue Signs are displayed in trackways to indicate that personnel are working under, between, in or upon equipment protected by Blue Lights/Blue Signs. Equipment protected by Blue Lights/Blue Signs must not be moved or coupled to.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5800 SIGNS 5801 Trackway signs are principally employed on mainline and usually located to the right of track in direction of movement. Some of these signs govern movement; others provide information. Employees shall observe and obey as applicable all trackway signs during movement and report missing, fallen or otherwise improperly displayed signs to the control center having jurisdiction. A. Milepost: Mile Tenth/Hundredth of a Mile Line/Track # Designation NOTE: When facing away from the Oakland Wye, your right hand identifies the #1 track and the left hand the #2 track. B. Gate Warning: Interlocking gate approximately seven hundred feet (700') ahead.
C. Clear Switch: Trains ten (10) cars in length are clear of the interlocking to the rear of the train.
D. Gate Sign:Interlocking gate designation.Do not pass when operating in manual mode unless authorized o do so by the control center having jurisdiction or by signal indication.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5800 SIGNS (continued) E.
Fouling Point: Beyond this point adequate clearance does not exist for concurrent passage of on-rail equipment near the intersection of two converging tracks.
Local Control Area
NOTE: The yellow and black diagonal striping is located on the ties where two tracks converge to indicate the limits of the fouling point. F. Interface Sign: Identifies a mainline point where one station’s Automatic Train Control functions overlap with an adjacent station’s Automatic Train Control functions.
G. Terminal Zone Enter (TMZ) Sign: Identifies mainline point where automatic train dispatches are possible.
H. Terminal Zone End Sign (TM): Identifies the end of a terminal zone.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5800 SIGNS (continued) I. Wait Sign: Marks that point in advance of a mainline signal at which a portion of train must wait for speed codes or a permissive signal after a mainline break operation.
J.
Local Control Sign: Maximum speed beyond this sign is five (5) miles per hour.
NOTE: Speed limit signs for manual operation may be posted at other locations on the system. K. Maintenance-of-Way Location Signs: Line and track designations located between running rails at each access location. Arrow indicates normal direction of track traffic.
L. End of 3rd Rail: Decal on coverboard indicates discontinuance of 3rd rail even though running rail is still present.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5800 SIGNS (continued) M. Berthing Signs: Markers used on the coverboard to position a train in the station platform with a length of seven (7) cars or less and eight (8) or nine (9) cars or less.
NOTE: At most stations, a 10-car train will position itself so that the cab of the lead A-car has just cleared the station platform and the cab of a C-Car will be adjacent to the end of the platform (Exceptions: shorter platformsM16, M20, M30, M40; longer platforms-M10). N. Stop Sign: Displayed between running rails. On-Rail vehicles must stop short of sign and NOT proceed until sign is removed by person who placed it.
O. Switch Machine Flag: When inserted into crank receptacle indicates switch points spiked and/or clamped into normal or reverse position and switch machine mechanism is locked out.
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SECTION V - SIGNALS AND SIGNS 5800 SIGNS (continued) P. No Refuge Zone: An area within the District’s Rightof-Way where there is inadequate clearance on both sides of the track (with the exception of posts or or other obstructions four feet wide or less) for personnel when trains or on-rail equipment are operating.
Q. No Refuge/No Simple Approval Zone: An area within the District’s Right-of-Way where there is inadequate clearance on both sides of the track (with the exception of posts or other obstructions four feet wide or less) for personnel when trains or on-rail equipment are operating and no simple approval is allowed.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6100 OPERATING JURISDICTIONS 6101 Train and on-rail maintenance equipment movements on District track, and remotely controlled or monitored systems are under the jurisdiction of the Operations Control Center, Yard Tower Control or Local Control (shop foreworker). Each has jurisdiction over clearance and/or movement within their assigned area and responsibility for accomplishing necessary advance coordination for clearance and/or movement into adjacent areas. Transfer of control occurs at shop limits, yard limits, and on transfer tracks leading to mainline. A. Mainline tracks are under the jurisdiction of the Operations Control Center. B. The operating jurisdiction of yard transfer tracks is held jointly by the Operations Control Center and Yard Tower Control. When a vehicle is preparing to enter mainline from a transfer track, the Operations Control Center shall have jurisdiction. All other movements on transfer tracks shall be under the jurisdiction of Yard Tower Control. C. Yard limits are defined by signs at the entrance to shop leads and signals at the yard entrance to transfer tracks and are under the jurisdiction of Yard Tower Control. D. Shop limits are defined by local control signs and signals at the yard end of shop leads and are under the jurisdiction of the shop foreworker. E. The Hayward test track is under the jurisdiction of the Hayward Yard Tower Control.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6100 OPERATING JURISDICTIONS (continued) 6102 The final authority regarding jurisdictional disputes shall be the Operations Control Center. 6103 Where operating jurisdiction of remotely controlled equipment is held jointly, either the Operations Control Center or Yard Tower Control may operate the equipment after prior coordination and consent of the other. During an emergency, prior consent is not required, but coordination with the other control center shall be accomplished as soon as conditions permit.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6200 SIMPLE APPROVAL 6201 Simple Approval authorization is required to access trackways or restricted areas containing remotely controlled or monitored systems when no protective measures are provided. 6202 No protection is given or implied with a Simple Approval. Before requesting a Simple Approval, the requester shall determine that the activity to be performed can be safely accomplished in the area requested without a Clearance and without the establishment of protective measures. 6203 Personnel accessing trackways or restricted areas under Simple Approval are individually responsible for providing their own protection. The requester is responsible for briefing all members of the group that they will be operating under a Simple Approval and are responsible for providing their own protection. Personnel operating under a Simple Approval will not interfere with mainline or yard operations. 6204 Simple Approval may be granted by the control center having jurisdiction over the area. 6205 Simple Approval shall only be granted to qualified BART employees and personnel. 6206 The Operations Control Center or Yard Tower Control has the authority to deny any Simple Approval request when the ability of the requester to provide his/her own protection might be impaired due to unusual operating conditions.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6200 SIMPLE APPROVAL (continued) 6207 Simple Approval requests shall include: A. Name or radio call sign. B. Purpose C. Location/Area. D. Time duration. E. Access point. F. Reliable means of two-way communication. Note: Communication devices must be in immediate possession of the designated person in charge of work. G. Number of persons in the group H. Acknowledgement that all members of the group have been advised and understand that they will be on a Simple Approval and must provide their own protection. 6208 Simple Approval instructions shall include the following: A. Name or radio call sign of the requester and the number in group, if more than one. B. The phrase “has simple approval.” C. The track(s) or facility being accessed. D. The limits, if any, of the Simple Approval. E. The clock time at or before which the simple Approval must be released. F. The phrase “Provide your own protection. Do not interfere with (mainline/yard) opearations.” G. A verbatim readback. H. “Time” authorizing the Simple Approval The authority to act upon a Simple Approval is granted when the current “Time” is given. 6209 When escorting untrained personnel in the trackway with simple approval, one qualified person shall be responsible for a party of not more than five untrained individuals. Additional qualified persons are required for larger groups with a maximum of five untrained individuals per qualified person. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6200 SIMPLE APPROVAL (continued) 6210 Personnel operating under Simple Approval shall possess adequate communications equipment to allow contact by the control center having jurisdiction and a response by the requester. 6211 Simple Approval shall not be granted until communications have been verified between the control center having jurisdiction and the requester to determine the adequacy of the required communications equipment. 6212 Simple Approval instructions may be canceled at any time by the control center having jurisdiction. 6213 Personnel authorized a Simple Approval shall clear their Simple Approval with the control center having jurisdiction immediately after departing the facility or area involved. 6214 Simple Approval is not authorized in areas posted as “No Refuge Zone – No Simple Approval” 6215 The following personnel are exempt from obtaining formal Simple Approval as described: A. Qualified Individuals (see OR&P definition), and individuals escorted by a qualified person, crossing to and from whistle-stop locations and trains in yards, provided they use designated walkways; B. Shop personnel in local control areas; C. Transportation and maintenance personnel in yard areas under Tower Control; and D. Transportation and maintenance personnel using designated walkways in the C85, L35, and W45 tail track areas. In all of the above cases, individuals must notify proper authority of their presence and purpose, provide their own protection, and adhere to all other Simple Approval rules.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6200 SIMPLE APPROVAL (continued) 6216 Personnel shall not foul a track with Simple Approval authorization unless able to detect an approaching train or on-rail equipment with sufficient time to move to a pre-determined location, Clear of Track, 15 seconds before the train or on-rail equipment operating at the maximum authorized speed on that track can reach that location, (15 Second Rule). 6217 A person requesting Simple Approval authorization to access the Wayside shall complete a Simple Approval Form and carry the completed form on his/her person until the Simple Approval authorization is cancelled with the control center having jurisdiction. 6218 Simple Approval is not permitted in any of the following areas: A. Subways, tunnels, or tubes where automatic train speed exceeds 50 mph. B. Aerial structures with walkways without handrails. C. Trackway at station platforms. D. Other areas where track curvature, structures or other conditions obscure vision or interfere with the ability to detect an approaching train or on-rail equipment.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) Types of Clearances 6301 Work Area Clearances (Work Orders): Defined as an authorization to work a designated section of track(s) with specific limits in which protection from high speed train movement has been provided. 6302 Blanket Work Areas: Defined as mainline track areas between specified interlocking gates or between interlocking gates and end of line stations where train movement is prohibited on all tracks and access is controlled by a Blanket Area Supervisor. 6303 Equipment/Facilities Clearances: Defined as an authorization to work on remotely controlled and monitored equipment, or work that may affect the operation of trains. This Clearance does not include protection from train movement. The control center having jurisdiction may authorize performance of a specific task related to remotely controlled or monitored equipment. An authorization may not be used to convey permission to enter right-of-way. Examples of authorizations are: A. Permission to activate, deactivate, reset or recycle designated equipment. B. Permission to install or remove Electrical Safe Clearance or Prohibit. C. Permission to take designated equipment into local control. D. “Work Between Trains” restriction may be combined with the authorization for maintenance personnel to take an interlocking in local control between train movement. E. When “Work Between Trains” restriction is combined with local control mode authorization, maintenance personnel must not delay trains unnecessarily. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) Maintenance personnel on the right of way under a Simple Approval and an Equipment/Facility Clearance with the restriction “Work Between Trains” must have a designated safety lookout and must expect and look out for train movement on all tracks, in any direction, at any time. Activities Requiring Clearances 6304 Clearances shall be required for: A. Any activity which may affect the operation of trains. B. Any activity which may affect the operation or status of remotely controlled and monitored systems. C. All activities conducted in trackways except access authorized under a Simple Approval. D. Any activity involving cranes, hoisting or lifting conducted within, immediately adjacent to, or over the BART operating envelope. NOTE: Personnel may install or remove cranks (without moving switches or derails) in switches or derails without a Clearance if interlocking is in Central Manual or Local Control mode and OCC and/or Local Control indicates that desired routes are aligned. Clearance Requests 6305 Requests for Clearances that require protective measures or assistance from others should be scheduled through the track allocation process, when practicable.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) 6306 Clearance requests may be made by telephone or radio. Requests shall include: A. Name or radio call sign. B. Type of clearance requested C. Activity to be accomplished. D. Clock time required. E. Protection requirements. F. Desired track access point(s) when applicable. 6307 The control center having jurisdiction has the authority to deny a request for clearance when the requested protection is determined to be inadequate due to operating conditions. Issuing Clearances 6308 Clearances may be issued only by the control center having jurisdiction over the area or system involved. Where operating jurisdiction over an area or system is held jointly, either control center may issue a Clearance after prior coordination and consent of the other. Responsibility for coordination is assigned to the employee who requests the Clearance. 6309 Clearances shall be authorized by formal issuance of Work Orders. 6310 Clearances may not be issued until necessary protective measures have been established or appropriate work area restrictions have been issued. A. Restrictions may be employed by the control center having jurisdiction to limit activities authorized by a clearance. B. Restrictions become effective when they have been repeated verbatim and the “Time” has been transmitted. C. Restrictions remain in effect until canceled or until clearance is released. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) 6311 Personnel operating under clearance rules shall possess adequate communications equipment to allow contact by the control center having jurisdiction and a response by the requester. Clearances shall not be issued until communications have been confirmed between the control center having jurisdiction and the requester to determine the adequacy of the required communications equipment. 6312 A Clearance shall not be issued until the employee performing the activity is at the site and only after the employee is at the access location ready to commence work. 6313 Clearances shall only be issued to employees or other Qualified Persons. The employee or other Qualified Person shall accept full responsibility for the actions of those performing the work and compliance with the Operations Rules and Procedures. 6314 Work orders shall include the following: A. Name or radio call-sign of the requester. B. The term “work.” C. The track(s) or facility/equipment to be used. D. The work area and/or equipment/facility authorized for use. E. The clock time at or before which the work area or equipment/facility area must be released. F. All restrictions and protections applicable at the time the clearance is issued. G. A verbatim readback. H. “Time” authorizing the work to begin. 6315 The authority to act upon a Clearance is granted when the current “Time” is given. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued)
Operations Under Clearance Rules 6316 Personnel holding clearances shall not depart the area without contacting the control center having jurisdiction. If the personnel holding a clearance cannot be contacted, their supervisor shall be contacted immediately to inspect the area to determine the status. 6317 If a clearance must be transferred to another person due to shift change or any other reason, it shall be released and reissued verbatim by the issuing control center. 6318 Limits and conditions issued in a Clearance must not be exceeded. Releasing Clearances 6319 Personnel holding a Clearance shall not release a work area, equipment, or facility clearance until safe operations can be resumed or necessary operating restrictions have been provided. When these conditions have been satisfied, the Clearance shall be released by personnel holding it before departing from the facility or area involved in the Clearance. 6320 Clearances shall remain in effect until one of the following occur: A. Released by the requester. B. Canceled by the control center having jurisdiction. C. New instructions have been transmitted, a verbatim readback received and the current “Time” transmitted. NOTE: If time extension is required, it must be requested at least 30 minutes prior to expiration of clock time. Protection From Train Movement 6321 A Work Order and protection from train movement is required prior to entry into any of the following areas: OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) A. Subways, tunnels, or tubes where automatic train speed exceeds 50 mph. B. Aerial structures with walkways without handrails. C. Trackway at station platforms. D. Other areas where track curvature, structures or other conditions obscure vision or interfere with the ability to detect an approaching train or on-rail equipment. 6322 On-rail maintenance equipment shall be provided protection from train movement on mainline trackways. 6323 Maintenance, testing or emergency operations shall be provided protection from train movement in mainline trackways when required. 6324 On-rail maintenance vehicle operation during revenue service shall be authorized when in compliance with the following conditions: A. On-rail maintenance equipment may operate on at-grade and separated tunnel and subway mainline track during revenue service. B. Trains operating on an aerial trackway adjacent to maintenance activities which require personnel to be outside of a vehicle and in the trackway shall be operated at a restricted speed, not to exceed a maximum of 27 mph in automatic mode, or 25 mph in manual mode operation. NOTE: Personnel performing on-rail maintenance activities on aerial structures shall be restricted from leaving a vehicle and entering the aerial trackway until trains on the adjacent track are operating at a maximum of 27 mph in automatic mode or a maximum of 25 mph in manual mode. 6325 Whenever a requirement exists to inspect the exterior of a train on Mainline, necessary protection shall be provided and if required the third rail shall be de-energized. In all cases the Train Operator shall be advised of the third rail
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) power status and protection provided prior to disembarking the train.
6326 Work Area Protection: A work area is protected from train movement by one or more of the following: A. Route prohibits. B. Forced track occupancies or zero speed codes. C. By operating trains in the area in manual mode and issuing movement instructions, restrictions and holds for train movement. D. Restricted speed. NOTE: This protection shall not be utilized when onrail equipment occupies the same track as that requested for restricted speed. E. The insertion of switch machine cranks or flags. 6327 The work area, facility or equipment shall remain protected following expiration of clock time or when canceled by the issuing control center. Before protection can be removed, the status of the area must be determined by contacting the personnel holding the clearance. If the clearance holder cannot be contacted a suitable inspection must be conducted by qualified personnel in order to release the track. 6328 When trains/vehicles will be working on the same track within the same work limits, they must be restricted to work on sight with each other. 6329 Trains shall not be operated on the same track within the same work area limits with one in automatic and the other in manual mode unless restricted to movement in the same direction.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) 6330 Work area limits will not be assigned without at least one station separation from the work area limits of revenue test vehicles being operated in excess of 25 mph in manual mode. 6331 Work Area limits shall be either stations, train control gates, mile posts, pocket tracks, transfer tracks, terminal zones, switch machines, clear switch signs or other clearly identifiable points. A. Transfer tracks may be assigned as limits only after prior coordination between the Yard Tower Supervisor and the Train Controller. B. When stations are specified in any instruction, the station name shall be used in lieu of alphanumeric train control designation. C. When a station, pocket track, transfer track or terminal zone is specified as a limit, the entire length of the station platform or track may be utilized. 6332 A person requesting Work Orders (Work Area, Equipment or Facility Clearance) shall complete a Work Order Form and carry the completed form on his/her person until the Work Orders are cancelled with the control center having jurisdiction. 6333 When requesting work orders for aerial interlockings, bridges, and elevated tracks that do not have walkways with handrails, the following protection is required as a minimum: A. All trains will have a gate shop before entering interlockings within the work area, and B. Trains will proceed through the work area at speeds of 27 MPH or less, and C. No more than one train is permitted in the work area at any time, and
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6300 CLEARANCES (continued) D. Crews of at least two persons must obtain work orders at these locations with at least one person acting as a watch person. 6334 When escorting untrained personnel in the trackway with work orders, the individual acquiring the work orders shall be responsible for determining the number of untrained individuals per qualified person, using sound judgement and taking into account the size and character of the group, and the protection provided by the work orders. 6335 The person releasing a work area clearance must ensure that the trackway is clear of personnel, tools, equipment and material that may interfere with operating trains and on-rail vehicles.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6400 BLANKET WORK AREA PROTECTION 6401 Revenue vehicles shall not be permitted within a Blanket Work Area except when being towed by an on-rail maintenance vehicle or when being stored. 6402 On-rail maintenance vehicles do not require an MVDD while occupying a Blanket Work Area. 6403 Train Controllers may establish a Blanket Work Area providing the following conditions are met: A. Route prohibits have been installed and verified at all exit gates where trains could enter the Blanket Work Area. B. Traction power has been removed from all third rail sections within the Blanket Work Area. C. No trains, other than those stored, are within the Blanket Work Area. 6404 When a Blanket Work Area clearance is issued by the Train Controller, the Blanket Area Supervisor is authorized to provide work instructions and access/egress instructions within the Blanket Work Area. 6405 The Blanket Area Supervisor is responsible for issuing instructions for on-rail vehicle access at maintenance-ofway access points within the Blanket Work Area Limits. If access to and egress from the Blanket Work Area is required at a location outside the Blanket Work Area, the Train Controller shall coordinate with the Blanket Area Supervisor and issue the necessary movement instructions. 6406 On-rail maintenance vehicles shall not enter a Blanket Work Area until: A. Communication check and entry location verification with the Train Controller and Blanket Area Supervisor has been completed. B. The Blanket Area Supervisor has issued work and access instructions. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6400 BLANKET WORK AREA PROTECTION (continued) 6407 On-rail maintenance vehicles or lead unit occupying a Blanket Work Area must have a properly functioning train radio. 6408 The Blanket Area Supervisor may authorize personnel on foot to access the Blanket Work Area from any location within the limits of the Blanket Work Area. 6409 Set on instructions and work area instructions must be read back verbatim to the Blanket Area Supervisor. 6410 The authority to act upon set-on instructions and or work area instructions is granted when the current “Time” is given. 6411 Personnel or other Qualified Person accepting work instructions governing crews in vehicles or personnel on foot must review the limits, instructions, restrictions and time limits with other crew members at the earliest opportunity. 6412 Personnel working within a Blanket Work Area shall expect other crews and/or on-rail vehicles to be working and moving within the Blanket Work Area and take necessary steps to protect themselves and others from contact with moving equipment. 6413 Personnel working within a Blanket Work Area must immediately notify the Blanket Area Supervisor when clear of the Blanket Work Area. 6414 Maintenance crews shall not transfer work instructions or access authority to others without authorization from the Blanket Area Supervisor. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6400 BLANKET WORK AREA PROTECTION (continued) 6415 A person authorized to enter a Blanket Work Area by the Blanket Work Area Supervisor shall complete a Work Order Form and carry the completed form on his/her person until cleared from the Blanket Work Area.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6500 BLUE LIGHT/BLUE SIGN PROTECTION 6501 Blue Light/Blue Sign Protection may be established when authorized by the control center having jurisdiction. At the Hayward Test Track, Blue Light/Blue Sign Protection will be established by the designated person in charge of work. 6502 Employees performing maintenance, modification or repair on, under or between transit vehicles in Shop Local Control areas (outside of shop buildings), storage tracks, or transfer tracks shall be protected by Blue Lights/Blue Signs prior to commencing the activity. 6503 Vehicles/equipment protected by Blue Lights/Blue Signs may be moved on a designated track when all of the following have been met: A. An authorized employee operates the vehicle/equipment under the direction of the authority in charge of work. B. The Blue Light/Blue Sign has been removed from the vehicle/equipment in the direction of proposed movement. C. All affected personnel working on the equipment or protected by the Blue Lights/Blue Signs have been warned of the movement. D. The move has been coordinated with the control center having jurisdiction. 6504 Cars protected by such Blue Lights/Blue Signs shall not be moved or coupled to by other on-rail equipment. 6505 No equipment shall be placed in such a manner that it obstructs the view of Blue Lights/Blue Signs installed in the trackway.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6500 BLUE LIGHT/BLUE SIGN PROTECTION (continued) 6506 Blue Lights/Blue Signs shall only be removed by the person who placed them, or a shop foreworker who personally inspects the equipment being protected by the Blue Lights/Blue Signs and verifies that the equipment can be safely released to the control center having jurisdiction. At the Hayward Test Track, Blue Lights/Blue Signs shall be removed by the designated person in charge of work.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6600 ELECTRICAL SAFETY & PROTECTION 6601 An electrical Safe Clearance requires prior authorization from the control center having jurisdiction. 6602 An Electrical Safe Clearance shall be established prior to any activity which will involve physical contact with the third rail or another electrical component of the 1000V DC or 34.5KV AC electrification systems. Maintenance activities performed in close proximity to third rail which could result in accidental third rail contact must be mitigated by: A. Establishment of an electrical safe clearance, B. Installation of non-conductive barriers or blankets, or C. Double Breaker Power Off or other administrative procedures. 6603 Electrical Safe Clearances shall only be established by qualified BART electricians. 6604 BART electricians are responsible to establish Electrical Safe Clearances in accordance with the Electrification Plans Book 36 (Red Book). 6605 Multiple crews working in the same area may operate under a single Electrical Safe Clearance or Double Breaker Power Off. 6606 An Electrical Safe Clearance or Double Breaker Power Off shall not be considered established until properly recorded by the control center having jurisdiction. 6607 Electrical Safe Clearances installed on jointly controlled and computer monitored 1000 VDC circuit breakers shall be coordinated between the Operations Control Center and Yard Tower Control and recorded by both.
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONS JURISDICTIONS AND CLEARANCES 6600 ELECTRICAL SAFETY & PROTECTION (continued) 6608 When an employee holding an Electrical Safe Clearance is unable to personally release it, an electrical supervisor, or their designee, may release the Electrical Safe Clearance after personally inspecting the secured area and ensuring its safe condition.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT 7101 The Operations Control Center has jurisdiction and control over all on-rail movements entering and operating on mainline. 7102 The Yard Tower Control has jurisdiction and control over all movements on yard tracks. 7103 The Shop Foreworker has jurisdiction and control over all movement entering and operating on shop tracks and local control areas. 7104 A properly functioning train radio is required for all onrail operations on mainline and yard track movements unless exception is authorized by the control center having jurisdiction. 7105 Persons operating On-Rail vehicles, in manual mode, are responsible to ensure that switches are properly aligned for the intended route. 7106 Employees shall not operate switch machines or insert or remove cranks, switch machine flags, spikes or clamps from mainline or yard switches or derails without authorization from the control center having jurisdiction. 7107 Employees handling switches and derails are responsible for: A. Properly aligning them for the route to be used, B. Confirming that cranks are fully engaged when crank installation has been authorized, C. Verifying that switch points are fully cranked to the desired position and fit properly against the stock rail, and
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) D. Leaving the crank handle in the up position when instructed to leave cranks inserted in a switch or derail machine. Note: When requesting manual route alignment through switches, specific entry gate and exit gate terminology shall be used to convey desired switch alignment. E. The following procedures shall be used when cranking switches. The control center having jurisdiction may establish a work area and request on-rail vehicle operators to “install (X) cranks and align a route (interlocking) (entrance gate) to (exit gate)”. If switch points are in correct position: 1. 2. 3.
4.
Insert crank in switch machine Crank switch until point begins to move away from stock rail Crank point back until it contacts stock rail and then crank 10 additional full turns (crank operation should become more difficult during the last few turns) Leave the crank handle in the UP position
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) Crank Installation/Removal Only Procedure The control center having jurisdiction may request installation or removal of a crank without moving a switch (OR&P Section VI, 6304D): “Insert a crank in switch (XXX) at (XXX) interlocking, insert only, do not move switch” 1. 2.
Insert crank in switch machine Leave the crank handle in the UP position
7108 When authorized to red flag a switch machine, personnel must fully crank the switch to the desired position ensuring that switch points fit properly against the stock rail. The crank must then be removed and flag inserted in upright position and locked into place. Switch points must then be spiked and/or clamped and switch machine power removed. 7109 The control center having jurisdiction may authorize on-rail manual movement by issuing manual movement instructions or by signal indication. 7110 When manual movement is authorized by signal indication, the movement must stop short of the next signal or interlocking gate unless additional authorization has been received.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) 7111 Mainline manual movement instructions shall include the radio call sign of the vehicle to which they apply, the mode of operation “road manual”, “yard manual”, or “hostle mode”, the term “RUN”, the track or tracks to be used, specific routes through interlockings as required, and the limit of travel on such track or tracks. The mode of operation shall not be changed and the limit shall not be exceeded without further authorization. 7112 No manual movement instructions shall be authorized without a correct, verbatim readback by the operator. 7113 The authority to act upon a movement instruction is granted when the current “Time” is given. 7114 When the control center having jurisdiction confirms the readback by giving the current “Time”, the operator shall proceed without delay to the most distant limit specified in the manual movement instructions. 7115 Operators shall report arrival at all limits specified in the manual movement instructions and any enroute delays. 7116 When one operator relieves another on the mainline, the relief operator shall contact the Operations Control Center to verify instructions, unless operating in Automatic mode. 7117 The Train Controller shall align all routes for manual movement through mainline interlockings whenever possible.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) 7118 Mainline operating limits shall be either stations, train control gates, mile posts, pocket tracks, transfer tracks, terminal zones, clear switch signs or other clearly identifiable points. A. Transfer tracks may be assigned as limits only after prior coordination between the Yard Tower Supervisor and the Train Controller. B. When stations are specified in any instruction, the station name shall be used in lieu of alphanumeric train control designation. C. When a station, pocket track, transfer track or terminal zone is specified as a limit, the entire length of the station platform or track may be utilized. 7119 Manual movement instructions which may create an unsafe condition in the event of a communications failure shall not be issued at any time. 7120 Direction of manual movement shall not be reversed on mainline unless operating within the limits of a work area or new manual movement instructions have been issued. 7121 After movement through a yard route has commenced, direction of movement shall not be reversed without authorization from Yard Tower Control. 7122 Operators shall not leave equipment fouling other tracks. Operators are responsible to ensure adequate clearance exists and stop movement short of other equipment fouling the route.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) 7123 Manual movement instructions remain in effect until one of the following occur: A. New instructions have been transmitted by the Operations Control Center, with a verbatim readback by the operator and the current “Time” transmitted. B. The operator reports clear of the Mainline at a pocket track, transfer track, spur track, siding or maintenance of way access point. C. Operations in the automatic mode are initiated, as authorized by the Operations Control Center. 7124 Restrictions may be employed by the control center having jurisdiction to restrict or limit any movement, automatic or manual, which is in progress or about to begin. 7125 Once an authorization to proceed through a route has been granted, the authorization shall not be canceled or changed without prior notification to the affected vehicle operator and stopping the movement by issuing a Hold Instruction, except in an emergency. 7126 Restrictions become effective when the operator to which they apply has repeated them verbatim and the “Time” has been transmitted. 7127 Restrictions remain in effect until canceled or until new instructions have been issued by the control center having jurisdiction. 7128 Hold instructions may be employed to stop or limit any automatic or manual movement about to begin or in progress.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7100 RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL ON-RAIL MOVEMENT (continued) 7129 Hold instructions which apply at the time manual movement instructions are transmitted shall be issued as part of those instructions. 7130 Hold instructions shall be acknowledged by the operator upon receipt and shall be implemented either at the location specified or immediately. 7131 Upon receipt of “Hold Instruction”, further movement is not permitted in any operating mode beyond the specified limit until released. 7132 Personnel delivering or parking single vehicles with inoperative or questionable friction brakes, in yard and local control areas, should take the following precautions prior to uncoupling: A. Normalize all electrical and manual cutouts. B. Before installing the orange soft wood chocks, ensure they are serviceable. (Do not use chocks with obvious damage or deterioration)
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS 7201 Call signs (serial number) shall be assigned to all trains regardless of the operating mode to be employed. 7202 Each Train Operator shall personally verify that “bypass” switches are in the “off/normal” position and sealed before operating a train with passengers on board. Authorization from the Operations Control Center shall be obtained before activating the “by-pass” switch and passengers shall be offloaded at the next station, if required. 7203 Trains may be operated in manual mode without manual movement instructions: A. When a train must be repositioned in road manual at a station platform, yard stop platform, transfer track or terminal zone. B. When authorized by signal indication. C. In case of emergency. 7204 Train doors shall not be opened between stations except as authorized by the Operations Control Center or during an emergency. 7205 Panels and doors or equipment aboard trains on the mainline shall not be operated or opened without notifying the Train Operator, except during authorized trouble-shooting by qualified personnel. 7206 Train Operators operating trains not in revenue service shall try to prevent passengers from boarding their train. If a passenger does board the train, the Train Operator shall notify the Operations Control Center and be governed by their instructions.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7207 In the event a train has stopped due to the loss of speed codes, the Operations Control Center may authorize manual movement a specified number of shunts, or to the next interface, with instructions to return to automatic. 7208 Manual movement instructions for trains shall be prefaced with the mode of operation authorized. 7209 Train Operators operating under manual movement instructions shall not resume automatic operation without authority from the Operations Control Center. 7210 Unless authorized by signal indication, Train Operators of vehicles operating under manual movement instructions shall not proceed past an interlocking entry gate until the indication of the aligned route has been verified by the Train Controller. If the Train Controller cannot verify the indication of an aligned route, the operator shall be notified, and work orders issued to insert cranks and operate the switch machines/derails for the desired routing. Cranks shall remain inserted until movement through the interlocking is complete. Removal of the cranks shall be directed by the Train Controller. 7211 When manual movement is authorized through an interlocking route, the operator shall notify the Train Controller when the movement has cleared the interlocking. 7212 Operators of trains operating in manual mode shall not exceed a speed that will permit a safe stop within range of vision and short of any stop signal, misaligned switch or obstruction. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7213 Operators of trains operating in Manual mode shall follow posted speed signs on mainline, in yards, in local control areas, and not exceed the maximum speeds listed below: Maximum Speed Limits – Mainline: A. Manual train movement - 25 mph. B. Shove moves of six (6) cars or less - 20 mph. C. Shove moves of seven (7) or more cars - Yard Manual, 8 mph. D. Tow moves may be made in ATO at PL-6 NOTE: Towing and Shoving of Trains must comply with the restrictions in the Minimum Operating Standards & Equipment List (MOSEL). E. Trains operating under manual movement instructions shall not exceed 5 mph between the governing signals or gate sign and the first unspiked, unflagged switch at interlockings. F. Movement in mainline storage tracks (C85, L35, W45), between the last signal and end of track, shall not exceed 5 MPH. Maximum Speeds Limits – Yard Tracks: A. Movements operating on yard tracks – 10 mph. B. Movements departing transfer tracks for mainline in Manual mode – 10 mph. C. Movements through operating wash rack in Manual mode – 2 mph. D. Coupling cars – 2 mph. Maximum Speed Limits – Local Control: A. Movements clear of shop proper – 5 mph. B. Movements entering, leaving or within shop – 3 mph. 7214 Train Operators performing track inspections in the manual mode shall be restricted to “proceed with caution” and shall report any discrepancies noted to the Operations Control Center. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7215 Train Operators are required to obtain authorization from the Operations Control Center prior to leaving the cab of a train operating on the Mainline, except for emergencies. Upon returning to the cab, the Train Operator shall obtain authorization from the Operations Control Center prior to proceeding. 7216 Revenue vehicles shall not be uncoupled on the mainline except in case of emergency or at terminal zones. 7217 Prior to authorizing an uncoupling on mainline, the Train Controller shall specify the method to be used to prevent uncontrolled movement of the uncoupled car(s). 7218 When personnel align switches or derails in front of a train, the Train Operator shall remain key off while cranks are being inserted or removed by other personnel. 7219 When friction brakes are inoperative on a trailing car, a qualified employee shall board the car to operate the parking brakes in the event of an uncoupling. If a qualified employee is not on the car, passengers shall be off-loaded and the train removed from service. 7220 The Operations Control Center may authorize the unattended parking of revenue vehicles on the mainline provided: A. At least three cars are coupled in consist and at least half the cars have functioning friction brakes or the train, consist or car has the parking brake set and is chocked. B. Any car without functioning brakes at the downgrade end of a parked consist is chocked. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7221 When revenue vehicles are parked on mainline, the Operations Control Center shall be advised when the revenue vehicles are properly parked and secured before the revenue vehicles are left unattended. Shoving and Towing Movements 7222 Work area instructions shall be issued to both Train Operators. Hold instructions shall be issued to the operator of the car/train being shoved or towed. The operator of the train closing up shall be informed of the location of the car/train being shoved or towed and shall be issued a restriction to work on sight. 7223 After coupling has been verified and propulsion and friction brakes cut-out on all cars to be shoved or towed, manual movement instructions shall be issued by the Train Controller. When shoving is required, manual movement instructions must be issued to both operators. 7224 The Train Operator of the disabled train shall remain key-on in the lead car, in the direction of travel, with the Master Control Selector Switch (MCSS) in the off position and confirm the action to the control center having jurisdiction. 7225 A Train Operator or Supervisor shall remain onboard the car/train being shoved or towed. 7226 Passengers shall be offloaded from the shoved or towed train at the next station.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7200 RULES SPECIFIC TO REVENUE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) Yard Stop Bridge and Platform Usage 7227 Use of the yard stop bridges and platforms, except at the Hayward Test Track, shall be governed by the following procedures: A. Personnel shall not occupy the yard stop bridge or platform without authorization from the Tower Foreworker. B. Personnel requesting use of the yard stop platform shall coordinate such with OCC. C. Personnel shall not occupy the yard stop platform until the train comes to a complete stop. D. For train access or egress, only the operating Train Operator shall open and close train doors at the yard stop platform. E. Personnel shall exercise care when stepping over the gap between the yard stop platform and the train. F. Trains shall not resume motion until the yard stop platform is clear of personnel. G. The yard stop bridges are appropriate waiting points for personnel awaiting trains.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS 7301 Tracks shall not be occupied by on-rail vehicles or obstructed without authorization from the Shop Foreperson/Supervisor or control center having jurisdiction over the area. 7302 Authorization for access or egress shall not be issued until the on-rail maintenance equipment involved is protected from all train movement. 7303 Third rail power shall be removed from all third rails in the access/egress area prior to authorizing access/egress when the on-rail maintenance equipment operator requests third rail power off or the track allocation schedule requires power be removed for the access/egress. If any doubt arises concerning the need for third rail power removal, it shall be de-energized. 7304 The location of on-rail equipment setting on or setting off the mainline not protected by a Blanket Work Area shall be verified by fixed or portable shunting devices used in the following order: A. Access: 1. Affixed and activated to all tracks subject to fouling. 2. Deactivated and removed from all tracks not occupied by the vehicle. 3. Deactivated and removed from the track occupied by the vehicle. B. Egress: 1. Affixed and activated to all tracks subject to fouling. 2. Deactivated and removed from all tracks after egress. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) C. SET-ON: 1. Vehicle Operators shall contact the control center having jurisdiction when at desired location requesting authorization to set-on. 2. The control center having jurisdiction shall protect the maneuver from train movement before authorizing set-on. 3. Portable shunting devices shall be placed on all tracks subject to fouling. 4. Vehicle Operators shall report when the set-on is complete and they are ready to receive further instructions. 5. When on-rail maintenance equipment has occupied mainline track, the first train movement through the occupied area shall be made in manual mode to provide positive assurance that the track allocated to train operations is clear. D. SET-OFF: 1. Vehicle Operator shall hold position at desired set-off point and notify the control center having jurisdiction, requesting authorization to set-off. 2. Portable shunting devices shall be placed on all tracks subject to fouling. 3. Control center having jurisdiction shall protect the maneuver from train movement before authorizing set-off. 4. Vehicle Operator shall report when clear of all tracks. 7305
Prior to performing a hi-rail vehicle set on, personnel shall verify power off status of adjacent third rail, on all tracks subject to fouling, using a third rail probe.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7306 Operators of on-rail maintenance vehicles or equipment shall not exceed a speed at which the vehicle can be stopped safely within one-half range of vision, short of any stop signal, misaligned switch or obstruction. Operating speeds on District tracks shall not exceed the following: Mainline 25 mph Mainline hi-rail vehicle, reverse direction 20 mph Mainline pulling trailer 15 mph Mainline pushing trailer 3 mph Turnback 10 mph Yard and transfer track 5 mph Yard and transfer track pulling trailer 3 mph Shop tracks clear of shop proper 5 mph Moving over switches 5 mph Entering, leaving or within shop 3 mph NOTE: In no case shall on-rail maintenance equipment speed exceed that specified for the unit or as posted. 7307 The Lead Unit accepting movement orders for multiple on-rail maintenance vehicles operating in consist is responsible to ensure that all on-rail maintenance vehicle operators in the consist understand the limits of the movement orders along with any restrictions. The Lead Unit accepting movement orders is also responsible to ensure that all on-rail maintenance vehicles in the consist are clear before releasing an area back to the Operations Control Center for automatic train operation.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7308 During on-rail maintenance vehicle consist operations, Train Controllers shall not use the indications on the Operations Control Center displays as location verification for the entire consist. No conflicting movements may be authorized until the Lead Unit has reported the entire consist clear of the interlocking or track intended for another movement. 7309 Requirements for Switches and Derails The operator of each on-rail maintenance vehicle is responsible to see that switches and derails are properly aligned before passing over them. A. Derails: Cranks shall be installed prior to movement by all on-rail maintenance vehicles, including Positive Shunting Vehicles. After the move has been completed, derails shall be returned to the derail (up) position and the crank removed. B. Switches: Cranks shall be installed prior to movement over switches by all on-rail maintenance vehicles, except for units designated as Positive Shunting Vehicles. Non-Positive Shunting Vehicles, operating in consist with Positive Shunting Vehicles, shall install cranks prior to movement over switches. After the movement, the operator (last vehicle operator when in consist) is responsible to see that all cranks are removed. In Yard and Local Control areas, all vehicles are exempt from inserting cranks (or placing switch machines in hand throw) unless requested by the Control Center having jurisdiction. 7310 Employees shall not ride on trailers. Foreworkers or others in charge of the vehicle towing operation are responsible for assigning an observer to look for dragging equipment. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7311 Trailers shall be coupled to the rear of, and follow the motorized unit, except when shuttling short distances. 7312 MVDD’s are for occupancy location identification to the Operations Control Center only. MVDD’s do not provide protection from train movements nor undesired operation of track switches and derails. When on-rail maintenance vehicles occupy mainline or transfer tracks, protection must be established as provided for in the Operations Rules and Procedures. 7313 MVDD activation is required for operation of on-rail maintenance vehicles on mainline or transfer tracks outside of blanket work areas, subject to the following: A. MVDDs must not be activated or deactivated outside of Blanket Work Areas unless authorized by the Operations Control Center. B. On-rail maintenance vehicles that have been determined to positively shunt BART’s train control system, and which are listed in an Operating Bulletin are authorized to operate without an MVDD. C. On-rail maintenance vehicles not equipped with an MVDD must be escorted by an on-rail maintenance vehicle which is either equipped with an operating MVDD or which has been determined to positively shunt the train control system and is listed in an Operating Bulletin. The MVDD-equipped or positive shunting on-rail vehicle must set on first. D. An on-rail maintenance vehicle with an operating MVDD is not considered to be a positive shunting vehicle.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) E. The MVDD must not be relied on to maintain the position of a track switch or derail being traversed by an on-rail maintenance vehicle. All switches and derails must be hand cranked before movement over them. F. Operators and Controllers should be aware that MVDD-equipped on-rail maintenance vehicles may cause a loss of occupancy location identification to the Operations Control Center if the vehicle stops over shunts, insulated joints, within scissors crossovers or on crossing diamonds. NOTE: This loss of location identification can be minimized by not stopping for more than 5 seconds at these locations. G. In order to avoid the possibility of damaging certain wayside equipment, MVDD-equipped on-rail maintenance vehicles shall not be permitted to remain within the limits of any mainline interlocking for a period in excess of thirty (30) minutes with the MVDD activated. H. Where occupancy detection at or near an interlocking or transfer track is obscured by MVDD operation, the Operations Control Center may authorize deactivation of the MVDD and placement of a track shunt to verify the on-rail maintenance vehicle’s location. Occupancy location verification by the Operations Control Center is required after placement of a track shunt. Placement of a track shunt may only be authorized while the on-rail maintenance vehicle remains stopped. MVDD operation is required while the on-rail maintenance vehicle is moving.
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SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7314 When the MVDD emits a persistent audible alarm the Vehicle Operator shall contact the Operations Control Center and arrange for set-off unless protected by another on-rail vehicle with operable MVDD or positive shunting. 7315 When on-rail maintenance equipment requires routing through an interlocking where routing to another track can occur, automatic train operations at that location shall not continue until the track allocated to automatic train operations has been determined to be clear by either A. or B. below: A. Operations Control Center Displays 1. The Train Controller has aligned the route and the alternate route on the approved list (where possible) for the movement of the on-rail maintenance equipment. 2. The on-rail maintenance equipment has reported clear of the interlocking. 3. The Train Controller instructs the on-rail maintenance equipment operator to deactivate the MVDD, resets SORS for the area and instructs the on-rail maintenance equipment operator to activate the MVDD. 4. The Train Controller observes the occupancy of the on-rail maintenance equipment on the correct track using Operations Control Center displays. 5. If no change of state occurs to the occupancy being displayed at the location of the on-rail maintenance equipment, then B. below must be used. B. The first train movement through the area that the on-rail vehicle is authorized to occupy is made in manual mode to determine that the track allocated to automatic train operations is clear. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
SECTION VII ON-RAIL OPERATIONS 7300 RULES SPECIFIC TO ON-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS (continued) 7316 The following on-rail maintenance vehicle procedures apply to maintenance activity in the BART right-of-way. All personnel shall ride in cabs of maintenance vehicles operating on-rail whenever possible. Individuals may ride in the cargo bed of a maintenance vehicle operating on-rail only under the following conditions: A. Travel Mode: The vehicle bed (sides and back) is enclosed with a sufficient barricade (at least 20 inches high) to prevent falls from the vehicle, and personnel must be seated on the bed/floor of the trunk. No standing is permitted. B. Work Mode: Maximum speed of the vehicle will not exceed 5 MPH with personnel standing in the bed of the truck or on the apron. 1. Standing on the back apron is permitted, provided suitable handholds are available and used. 2. Standing in the bed of the truck is permitted, provided a suitable rail or enclosure at least 42 inches high is provided. Whenever individuals will be traveling or working in the vehicle (truck) bed, or standing on the apron, a briefing with all individuals shall be conducted prior to commencing on-rail operation. A designated individual will be assigned to direct the safety of all personnel riding on the truck bed. The designated individual and on-rail vehicle operator shall establish a means of communicating (such as the use of hand signals). The on-rail vehicle operator shall not move the vehicle without a signal from the designated individual in the truck bed. OR&P Manual – Revision 6.2, January 2008
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8100 CPUC OPERATING RESTRICTIONS 8101 Whenever smoke is visible to the Train Operator ahead of the train in an underground area, the train must be stopped immediately and OCC notified (CPUC Decision 87-09-037). 8102 Whenever a train is reported stopped in an underground area for unknown reasons, the Train Controller shall prevent the following train from entering a potential smoke/ventilation path until it is known that the stopped train is not on fire (CPUC Decision 87-09-037). 8103 Third rail power shall not be turned off for an underground train fire evacuation until it has been determined that trains on the same track do not require movement from a potential smoke/ventilation path. The evacuation shall continue and power may be removed after the required movement is complete. The incident Train Operator shall be advised of the third rail power status (CPUC Decision 87-09-037). 8104 Only two trains per track are authorized to occupy the Berkeley Hills Tunnel at the same time. Train Controllers will use C15 Interlocking Gate C and B cancels and Orinda Station Platform holds to control the number of trains occupying the Berkeley Hills Tunnel. Any deviation shall be documented by an OCC log entry describing the circumstances involved (CPUC Decision 87-09-037).
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION 8201 Hayward Yard Tower Control has jurisdiction over Hayward Test Track (HTT) operations. 8202 The HTT operational limits are defined by the A-2 track on the mainline side, by the edge of the cable tray paralleling the storage/test track on the opposite side, and by the perimeter fence at all other locations. For jurisdictional control, the HTT storage/pit track is considered a part of the test track. 8203 Access to the HTT shall be limited to authorized personnel. 8204 All gates providing access to the test track shall remain properly secured at all times. 8205 Access to, and activities conducted within, the HTT operational limits are subject to Clearance and/or Simple Approval rules. 8206 Personnel are not permitted on the mainline (A-2) track side of the test track unless authorized by OCC. 8207 Personnel shall not cross mainline tracks between the Hayward Yard and the HTT, nor shall simple approval be requested for access to the test track from the mainline side. 8208 Run instructions to and from the HTT and clearance/simple approval for operating or working within the operating limits of the HTT shall be issued in accordance with the Operations Rules and Procedures. 8209 Only Train Operators who are qualified as determined by the Chief Transportation Officer shall operate on the test track. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) 8210 Radio contact with Hayward Yard Control shall be maintained at all times while operating on the HTT. 8211 All train movements between the Hayward Yard and the HTT shall be made in either Automatic or Yard Manual mode. 8212 Movements between the HTT and the HTT storage/pit track shall be made in Yard Manual mode. 8213 Route alignment between the Hayward Yard and the HTT shall be initiated and controlled by the Operations Control Center. 8214 Routes between the Hayward Yard and the HTT shall not be aligned from Local Control at any time unless authorized by the Operations Control Center. 8215 Anytime a move to or from the Hayward Test Track is requested, the OCC must coordinate this activity with the Hayward Yard Tower Control. The Hayward Yard Tower Foreworker is responsible for insuring that there is no activity taking place on the Hayward Test Track that would be in conflict with this move. 8216 Any time personnel (including contractor personnel) are working on, under, or between cars on the HTT storage/pit track, the cars shall be protected by blue lights or blue signs on each end. 8217 Cars spotted over pit must be uncoupled from other cars and chocked. Adjacent cars must be positioned with wheels clear of insulated joints unless authorized by the test director. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) 8218 No person is permitted to be in the inspection pit when a car is moving under 1000 VDC power or when any train over the pit has a collector shoe in contact with energized third rail unless authorized by the test director. 8219 Speeds entering, exiting and within the pit building shall not exceed 3 mph. The test director may authorize test runs through the storage/pit track not to exceed 10 mph providing all personnel are clear of the pit building. 8220 Transit vehicle operations on the HTT shall be limited to one consist at a time, unless authorized by Operating Bulletin. 8221 Manual transit vehicle operations shall not be allowed if vision is obstructed by haze, smoke, fog, or other condition. 8222 Transit vehicle consists must conform to mainline rules regarding operative brakes. Single car consists must have full operative brakes. 8223 Cars that have been modified such that annunciations normally associated with inoperative brakes do not annunciate must have a tag affixed to the CCP so indicating. 8224 A track inspection that includes the status of all posted speed signs and signals shall be made on the HTT prior to the first run on each shift, or after any four hour period has elapsed since the test track was last used. Speed of track inspection movement shall not exceed 25 mph, prepared to stop short of misaligned switch, derail or other obstruction. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) The status of posted speed signs and signals shall be indicated on a checklist. If posted speed signs are missing or signals are faulty, no manual runs shall be permitted until the condition is corrected. 8225 Prior to any transit vehicle operations on the HTT, Switch 61 on the test track shall be aligned normal, crank inserted, and switch clamp installed to prevent inadvertent route alignment. Switch clamp and crank must be removed prior to release of Work Area. 8226 When operating a vehicle from the hostling panel, the inter-car closure doors shall remain closed and nonoperating persons and equipment kept clear so that the outside view is unobstructed. 8227 Testing may only be conducted under the direction of the designated test director and in accordance with the OR&P. Although the Train Operator should accommodate the test director’s operational requests to the greatest extent possible, the Train Operator ultimately shall remain in control of the train and be responsible for its safe operation. 8228 Use of the HTT shall be scheduled and approved by the Test Track Supervisor. 8229 Cars should not be operated in manual mode in excess of 25 mph for operations that can be performed in ATO, unless specific procedures, as detailed in Rules 8231 and 8233, are in place that demonstrates the specific need. Training runs performed by the District’s Training Department are exempted.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) 8230 Cars which have been “jumpered” or “enabled” to allow manual operation exceeding 25 mph must have a tag attached to each P-handle so indicating. 8231 When Cars are “jumpered” or “enabled” as described in Rule 8230 and operated in manual mode the following rules shall apply: A. A speedometer shall be installed and verified to be operable prior to any HTT operations. B. For any operations over 25 mph, a second person assigned by the Chief Transportation Officer shall be onboard the car. Both the Train Operator and the assigned second person must be alert for posted speed signs, end-of-track signs, and signals. As the governing sign or signal becomes visible, the Train Operator shall communicate clearly to the second person the name of the sign or signal affecting their train. The second person shall acknowledge the communication with a verbal response indicating concurrence. As signs and signals are encountered, the speedometer must be checked by the Train Operator and any overspeed conditions corrected. 8232 Any modifications to, or deviation from, the OR&P or Operating Bulletins in effect require an Operating Bulletin. 8233 Prior to the start of any testing, a Test Procedure which fully describes the test and any modifications to the vehicle, track, or train control system shall be submitted by the Test Director to the HTT Operations Supervisor for concurrence and distribution to all appropriate parties. This procedure shall include a detailed description of the modifications, any safety measures or
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) controls which will be implemented, and the method by which the modified vehicle or system will be returned to its standard configuration. Routine transit vehicle maintenance and repair operations on the HTT are exempt from this requirement. TEST TRACK SIGNALS 8234 A dark signal (burned out or otherwise) must be treated as displaying its most restrictive aspect unless speed codes are present. If speed codes are not present, STOP! If speed codes are present, movement may continue past a dark signal at speeds indicated. 8235 At a red signal, STOP! After stopping, movement within Work Area may proceed at authorized speed, not exceeding 25 mph. Vehicle operator shall be prepared to stop short of next signal, switch or derail not properly aligned or other obstruction. 8236 Unless signal displays a proceed indication or speed codes are present, crank must be inserted and switch or derail cranked to proper position with crank left inserted before movement proceeds over switch or derail.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) 8237 Hayward Test Track Signals and Indications Aspect
Name
Indication
Green
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. On-rail movement is permitted in Automatic or Manual mode at authorized speed, not to exceed 80 miles per hour.
Yellow
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. On-rail movement is permitted in Manual mode at authorized speed, not to exceed 25 miles per hour. Be prepared to stop short of stop signal or obstruction ahead.
Red
Aspect
STOP! On-rail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal or gate in Manual or Automatic mode without specific authorization. Double Aspect Signals: Name Indication Green Over Green
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. On- rail movement is permitted in Automatic or Manual mode at authorized speed.
Yellow Over Green
Route is aligned and verified for diverging movement. On-rail movement is permitted in Automatic mode at authorized speed, or in Yard Manual mode, with appropriate instructions from the Operations Control Center, at authorized speed, not to exceed 10 mph.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) Note: This aspect exists only at Signal 32 and governs routes from the Hayward Test Track to Hayward Yard Transfer 4. All test jumpers must be removed from the test cars (except VME Test Car) before passing a signal displaying this aspect. Aspect
Name
Indication
Yellow Over Yellow
Route is aligned and verified for normal movement. On-rail movement is permitted in Manual mode at authorized speed, not to exceed 25 miles per hour. Be prepared to stop short of stop signal or obstruction ahead.
Red Over Yellow
Route is aligned and verified for diverging movement. On-rail movement is permitted in Yard Manual mode at authorized speed, not to exceed 10 miles per hour.
Red over Red
STOP! On-rail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal or gate in Manual or Automatic mode without specific authorization.
Dark (No signal light)
STOP, unless speed codes are displayed. In the absence of non-zero speed codes, on-rail vehicles must not proceed beyond the signal or gate in Automatic or Manual mode without specific authorization. No further testing will be permitted until signal light is operational.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) 8238 Use of the Hayward Test Track yard stop bridge and platform as access/egress to test track trains shall be governed by the following procedures: A. No one is allowed on the test track yard stop platform without authorization of the holder of the Test Track Work Orders. Only when no Work Orders are held for the test track, may the Hayward Tower Foreworker authorize access to the test track yard stop platform. B. Requests to occupy the HTT yard stop platform must be coordinated through the Hayward Tower Foreworker. C. The test track platform will be used to access the test track by train only. Personnel shall not be authorized to descend from the platform to proceed wayside along the test track on foot, irrespective of destination. D. Personnel must not occupy the test track yard stop platform until the test train comes to a stop and is keyed off. Note: The Hayward Test Track yard stop bridge between the A2 and test tracks is an appropriate waiting point for personnel awaiting a test train. E. Trains shall not resume motion until the test track yard stop platform is clear of personnel. 8239 Reversing the direction of movement after stopping short of either Pseudo Station is authorized subject to the following conditions:
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD (continued)
TEST
TRACK
OPERATION
A. Switches 61, 63 and 69 must be cranked to normal position and then clamped and locked. B. Both HTT siding derails must be aligned in the derailing (up) position with cranks installed. C. HTT wayside signals are turned off and Hayward Yard Control is advised that the signal system is temporarily removed from service. D. Before short turn test runs are begun, items A-C above shall be verified through a physical inspection and documented on the HTT Short Turn Testing Checklist, which must be signed by the Train Operator and the assigned Operations Supervisor. E. When items A-C are verified as in place, movement past dark (no aspect) signals without stopping is authorized subject to speeds posted. F. Single car operation with dynamic brakes and/or single truck friction brakes cut out is authorized providing a person is assigned to stand at the CCP to cut in full braking if needed. G. Train Operators and Operations Supervisors assigned to operate or work under the conditions described above shall read and understand this rule prior to commencing train operations. 8240 Manual Test Track Operations Without Signal Displays or Speed Codes: When operating at the Hayward Test Track (HTT) in manual mode, the following procedures will be followed: A. If an Intermittent False Occupancy occurs at the HTT, install a crank and clamp on each HTT mainline switch, (61, 63 and 69). Perform a track inspection
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8200 HAYWARD TEST TRACK OPERATION (continued) of the entire track. If the track is clear, with cranks and clamps installed, unit(s) may proceed with testing, in manual mode, not to exceed 80 miles per hour. B. If a Solid False Occupancy occurs at the HTT, install a crank and clamp on each HTT mainline switch, (61, 63 and 69). Perform a track inspection of the entire track. If the track is clear, with cranks and clamps installed, unit(s) may proceed with testing, in manual mode, at speeds agreed to by the Transportation Operations Supervisor, not to exceed 80 miles per hour. C. Under all circumstances, all HTT wayside speed and STOP signs shall be observed. NOTE: False Occupancies can be of two types, Intermittent or Solid False Occupancies. An Intermittent False Occupancy is a false occupancy of short duration. An Intermittent False Occupancy may cause a change of the aspect for only a short time period (10 seconds) or it may disappear and reappear at a later time. A Solid False Occupancy is a false occupancy of long duration. A Solid False Occupancy will cause a change of the aspect for a long duration and may not self clear. If a False Occupancy at the HTT occurs, call Power and Way at x6615 and report the condition. 8241 Mainline Manual Testing at speeds above 25 MPH shall be conducted in accordance with Train Operator Manual Procedure 1000.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8300 CONTRACTOR WORK IN YARDS AND LOCAL CONTROL AREAS THAT COULD NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY OF TRAIN MOVEMENT 8301 Management Procedure 31 does not apply to work performed by contractors in yards and local control areas, provided the work could not affect the safety of train movement. For such work the Contractor must meet the following requirements: • Request Simple Approval authorization to access the yard from the Tower Foreworker and/or obtain authorization to access the Shop/Local Control area from the Shop Foreworker. The authority having jurisdiction may deny or cancel authorization at any time. • Conduct a safety briefing with their crew prior to entering BART areas. • Have a supervisor accompany each contiguous work group. The supervisor must be currently certified by the District in Safety Practices for Working Wayside (BART’s two-day Contractor Superintendent Training Program). This certification must be renewed every 12 months. • Have all contractor personnel receive four hours of training on BART Operations Rules and Procedures before working on a contractor crew on BART property. This training must be repeated every 12 months and reinforced in safety briefings. • Adhere to all requirements in the Operations Rules and Procedures Manual and associated Operating Bulletins by all contractor personnel entering yards and local control areas. This includes requirements for communication devices and the wearing of a District approved safety vest.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8400 SAFETY MONITOR RESPONSIBILITIES 8401 Safety monitors are assigned to projects which have the potential to affect the safety of the BART Operating System. Such projects involve contractors hired by the District to work on BART property, or those which may be undertaken by outside agency personnel (such as Caltrans) working near BART property. Safety Monitors may not be directly employed by the contractor performing the work the Safety Monitor is responsible for overseeing. A. Definitions: Safety Monitor: A Qualified Person (see Operations Rules & Procedures Manual) assigned to oversee the operational safety of a contractor or other outside agency work activity. Safety Monitors must have successfully completed Safety Monitor training and field certification. Experienced BART employees may pass a written and field certification in lieu of training. BART Operating System: Facilities, equipment and installations that are essential for normal revenue operation, including (but not limited to) the BART trackway and all equipment therein, traction power substations, train control rooms, communications equipment and ventilation equipment. BART Operating Envelope: That portion of the BART system within protective fencing, tunnels, tubes, subways, stations or aerial structures wherein trains operate (see drawings CAD01907 and CAD01908 for aerial structure and at grade Operating Envelope). BART Train Clearance Envelope: The dynamic envelope within which BART trains operate as shown in the BART Facilities Standards, Introduction, Common Requirements, Trackway Clearances. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8400 SAFETY MONITOR RESPONSIBILITES (continued) Revenue Hours: Hours during which passenger carrying trains operate as defined by the current schedule and which may be modified by the BART Operations Control Center (OCC). B. Safety Monitor Responsibilities: 1. To oversee the operational safety of contractor activities and to ensure that those activities do not affect the safety of the BART Operating System. 2. To halt contractor activities immediately if they pose a threat to the safety of the BART Operating System or the public. 3. To remain on the job site at all times in a position to adequately observe contractor activities within their assigned work area. If the Safety Monitor determines that he or she is unable to adequately observe contractor work activities, the Safety Monitor must suspend work and immediately notify BART OCC and the designated BART Supervisor. 4. To ensure that BART Operating Envelope restrictions during revenue hours are strictly enforced. Such restrictions may only be modified when alternate measures (i.e., special train detection equipment such as portable shunts or optical sensors) have been approved by BART Engineering and Safety Departments or when OCC has allocated a track exclusively to construction activities and single tracking has been established.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8400 SAFETY MONITOR RESPONSIBILITIES (continued) 5. To ensure that construction equipment operating adjacent to BART’s Operating Envelope is situated and restrained so that it will not damage BART facilities nor violate BART Operating Envelope restrictions. 6. To order a stop to operations if a condition is noted that could compromise equipment stability within or outside the Operating Envelope and which has the potential to affect the safety of the BART Operating System. 7. To be familiar with the planned contractor activities and to obtain necessary Clearances/ Simple Approvals and protections for those activities. 8. To possess a copy of the approved System Access (Track Allocation) Work Request Form or Site Specific Work Plan/Interim Operating Plan and checklist applicable to contractor activities. 9. To inspect the work area and ensure that BART facilities/equipment are safe for revenue service before a work area is released. This includes verifying that all contractor material, tools and equipment have been removed from the BART Operating Envelope or properly secured and that all personnel are clear. 10. To ensure that provisions of the OR&P are complied with. 11. To have adequate communications equipment on-site including a train radio and paging device as well as one or more of the following: Maintenance, cellular, or PABX phones. Communications equipment must be successfully tested before work begins. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8400 SAFETY MONITOR RESPONSIBILITIES (continued) 12. To immediately notify OCC and the designated supervisor when any contractor activity threatens to affect the safety of the BART Operating System and to display stop signals to any approaching train if there is an imminent hazard to safe train operations. 13. To report any accidents, injuries, rule violations, violation of safe work practices or unapproved construction activities to OCC and the designated BART supervisor. 14. To complete the assigned daily reports accurately and completely.
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8500 TRANSBAY TUBE UPPER GALLERY ACCESS 8501 Transbay Tube upper gallery access shall be permissible subject to the following conditions: 1.
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Personnel requesting access to the upper gallery during revenue periods shall evaluate the work to be done to determine that it can be safely accomplished within the confines of the restricted access of revenue service periods, as set forth in this procedure. If it cannot, work shall be performed during non-revenue service or by special arrangement and coordination with the proper authority. Prior to unlocking and opening an access hatch to the upper gallery, hatches on both sides of the access hatch must be unlocked. A numbered Yellow Caution Tag shall be placed on the lower handle of each unlocked hatch by the personnel in charge of the work. The unlocked hatches shall not be locked and the tags shall not be removed except by the person who unlocked the hatches and attached the tags, or an immediate designee. The OCC shall be notified of any delegation of this authority. A Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP) shall be required for non-routine, invasive work. Scheduled preventive maintenance is exempt from this requirement. Access to the upper gallery shall be upon issuance of Work Orders only; Simple Approval access shall not be granted. During revenue service, personnel in charge of work shall have in their possession effective means of communication readily accessible by the OCC (Per Rule 6311).
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SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8500 TRANSBAY TUBE UPPER GALLERY ACCESS (continued) 6. Consistent with the issuance of Work Orders, the OCC has final discretion to grant or withhold access to the upper gallery based upon operating and safety considerations. 7. Work Area instructions shall be used to establish facility limits. Facility limits are to be defined by the hatch(s) to be used for ingress/egress. When requesting authorization to enter the upper gallery, personnel in charge of work shall provide the following information: A. Name and total number of persons entering upper gallery. B. Reason for entry and approximate duration of work. C. Requested Work Area limits. D. Hatch number where access will be made, numbers of other hatches unlocked, and Yellow Caution Tag numbers. 8. For contractor activities, a Safety Monitor shall be required and stationed at each hatch actively utilized to access the upper gallery. The Safety Monitor shall be responsible for unlocking and locking hatches, installation and removal of the numbered Yellow Caution Tags, and maintaining an inventory of personnel entering and exiting the upper gallery. Note: Contractor activities shall adhere to requirements set forth in BART Management Procedure No. 31. 9. During revenue service, the maximum number of open hatches at any one time shall be restricted to two (2) adjacent hatches per mile— a separation of at least one (1) mile must exist between open pairs of hatches. No restriction is placed on non-revenue periods. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8500 TRANSBAY TUBE UPPER GALLERY ACCESS (continued) 10. During revenue service, upper gallery occupancy shall be limited to ten (10) persons per hatch, as outlined in paragraph 9. Access to the upper gallery shall be restricted to a minimum of two persons at all times. 11. All personnel working in the upper gallery shall wear safety vests and safety glasses, and have in their possession a flashlight in good working condition. 12. All tools and materials taken into the upper gallery shall be sufficiently secured to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment in the event of activation of the ventilation system. 13. During revenue service, access to the upper gallery shall be limited to the distance between the access hatch and the midpoint between the access hatch and adjacent hatches on either side (approximately 500 feet). Access to all other areas (hatch to hatch) shall be restricted to nonrevenue periods or with specific authorization by the OCC. 14. Personnel accessing the upper gallery during revenue service must be prepared to evacuate the upper gallery and secure all hatches within five (5) minutes of notification by the OCC. Note: The OCC may activate the ventilation system with personnel present in the upper gallery, and without notification. OCC shall contact the personnel as soon as is practicable. 15. Personnel shall immediately evacuate the upper gallery and secure the access hatch upon activation of the ventilation system, stoppage of a train where a problem or emergency is apparent, or radio transmission between the OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION VIII SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8500 TRANSBAY TUBE UPPER GALLERY ACCESS (continued) OCC and an incident train within the Transbay Tube is received. Upon evacuation, personnel in charge of work shall notify the OCC of evacuation. Personnel shall not re-enter the upper gallery until authorized to do so by the OCC. 16. Upon conclusion of work and exiting from the upper gallery, the employee who obtained authorization to enter the upper gallery shall be responsible for removing the tags, properly securing and locking the hatches and releasing work orders.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PASSENGER STATIONS, SWITCHING, GAP BREAKER AND ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS, EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES, MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY POINTS, VENTILATION STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND KEY LOCATIONS
AAY ABF ACO AFM AFV AHA ALM ALS ANA ASH ASL AUC AWA (A42) AXA AXB AYE AYJ AYP AYR AYT AZD A10
FACILITY INDEX Southern Alameda Yard Substation Bay Fair Sectionalizing Bkr. Substation Coliseum Substation Fremont Substation Fruitvale Sectionalizing Bkr. Substation Hayward Substation Lake Merritt Substation Records Center/Storage Nineteenth Ave. Substation South Hayward Substation San Leandro Substation Union City Switching and Substation Watson Ave Switching Station Gap Breaker Station between A30-A20 Gap Breaker Station between A30-A20 Gap Breaker Station between A50-A40 Gap Breaker Station between A20-A10 Gap Breaker Station between A70-A60 Gap Breaker Station, OHY Gap Breaker Station, OHY Gap Breaker Station, OHY Lake Merritt Passenger Station
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A20 A30 A40 A50 A60 A70 A80 A90 CAR CCC CCO CCY CEP (C14) CER CGD CHB CHS CLA CNC CNS COR CPH CPW CRO CWC CWP(C12) CWS CXD
FACILITY INDEX (continued) Fruitvale Passenger Station Coliseum Passenger Station San Leandro Passenger Station Bay Fair Passenger Station Hayward Passenger Station South Hayward Passenger Station Union City Passenger Station Fremont Passenger Station Acalanes Rd. Substation Circle Creek Substation Concord Sectionalizing Bkr. Substation Concord Yard Substation East Portal Ventilation Structure Evora Rd. Switching and Substation Gehringer Dr. Substation Cash Handling Building Chestnut Avenue Auxiliary Substation Lafayette Substation North Concord Substation Naval Station Substation Orinda Switching and Substation Pleasant Hill Substation Pittsburg West Substation Rockridge Substation Walnut Creek Switching and Substation West Portal Substation Willow Pass Rd. High Voltage Substation Gap Breaker Station between C10-CWP
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CXE CXF CXH CXJ CXK CXL CZA CZB CZC CZD C10 C20 C30 C40 C50 C60 C70 C80 EE-1 to EE-52 HSS HTC HTT KMA KOW KTE KTS KTT(K22)
FACILITY INDEX (continued) Gap Breaker Station between C10-CWP Gap Breaker Station between C30-C20 Gap Breaker Station between C50-OCY Gap Breaker Station between C80-C70 Gap Breaker Station between C80-C70 Gap Breaker Station after C80 Gap Breaker Station, OCY Gap Breaker Station between C40-C30 Gap Breaker Station, OCY Gap Breaker Station between C60-C50 Rockridge Passenger Station Orinda Passenger Station Lafayette Passenger Station Walnut Creek Passenger Station Pleasant Hill Passenger Station Concord Passenger Station North Concord Passenger Station Pittsburg/Bay Point Passenger Station Emergency Exits/Entrances Herman Street Auxiliary Substation Hayward Training Center Hayward Test Track MacArthur Substation Oakland West Substation Baytube East Substation Gap Breaker Station at K10 23rd St. Substation
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FACILITY INDEX (continued) KWS (K02)
Washington St. Switching and Substation
KXA
Gap Breaker Station between M10-Wye
KXB
Gap Breaker Station between K20-K30
KYB
Gap Breaker Station, West Turnout-Wye
KYC
Gap Breaker Station between K30-C10
KYD
Gap Breaker Station between M10-Wye
KYF
Gap Breaker Station, East Turnout-Wye
KYG
Gap Breaker Station, between K30-K20
K10
12th St. Passenger Station
K20
19th St. Passenger Station
K30
MacArthur Passenger Station
LAA
Gap and Sectionalizing Breaker Station
LCC
Crow Canyon Switching Station
LCV
Castro Valley Substation
LDC
Dublin Canyon Rd. Substation
LDS
East Dublin High Voltage Substation
LEC
Eden Canyon Rd. Substation
LED
East Dublin Switching and Substation
LKS
Kaiser Center
LMA
Lake Merritt Administration Building
LMB
Mission Blvd. Substation
LOD
Old Dublin Rd. Substation
LRT
Radio Tower Substation
LSR
Schaffer Ranch Rd. Sect. Bkr. Substation
LWD
West Dublin Substation
LXA
Gap Breaker Station, after L30
L10
Castro Valley Passenger Station
L30
Dublin/Pleasanton Passenger Station
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MBP MBS MCG MDC MEG MET MGP MIS MOV-OKV(M12) MPS MSC MSS MSV-SFV(M14) MSY MTF MTW MVS (M62) MWG MXD MXP MXQ MXS MZA MW01 to MW42 M10 M16 M20 M30
FACILITY INDEX (continued) Balboa Park Substation Millbrae Station Auxiliary Substation Center Gap Breaker Station, TBT Daly City Sectionalizing Bkr. Substation East Gap Breaker Station, TBT Metro Center Glen Park Substation Mission Road Auxiliary Substation Oakland Ventilation Structure Powell St. Substation School St. Substation 16th St. Substation San Francisco Ventilation Structure Daly City Yard Substation 24th St. Substation Baytube West Substation Valencia St. Switching Station West Gap Breaker Station,TBT Gap Breaker Station, between W10-M90 Gap Breaker Station, between M90-M80 Gap Breaker Station, after M16 Gap Breaker Station, between W10-M90 Gap Breaker Station, between W10-M90 Maintenance-of-Way Access Points West Oakland Passenger Station Embarcadero Passenger Station Montgomery St. Passenger Station Powell St. Passenger Station
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FACILITY INDEX (continued) M40
Civic Center Passenger Station
M50
16th St. Passenger Station
M60
24th St. Passenger Station
M70
Glen Park Passenger Station
M80
Balboa Park Passenger Station
M90
Daly City Passenger Station
OCY
Operations Concord Yard
OCT
Operations Concord Tower/Transportation
ODY
Operations Daly City Yard
ODT
Operations Daly City Tower/Transportation
OHY
Operations Hayward Yard
OHT
Operations Hayward Tower/Transportation
OKS
Oakland Shops
ORS
Orange Avenue Auxiliary Substation
ORY
Operations Richmond Yard
ORT
Operations Richmond Tower/Transp.
OSA
Oakland Shop Annex
OWS
Oakland Wayside Store
RAS
Ashby Substation
RBE
Berkeley Substation
RCN
El Cerrito Del Norte Substation
RCP
El Cerrito Plaza Substation
RNB
North Berkeley Substation
RPD (R42)
Portola Drive Switching Station
RRI
Richmond Substation
RRY
Richmond Yard Substation
RXC
Gap Breaker Station between R30-R20
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FACILITY INDEX (continued) RYE
Gap Breaker Station, ORY
RZB
Gap Breaker Station, ORY
R10
Ashby Passenger Station
R20
Berkeley Passenger Station
R30
North Berkeley Passenger Station
R40
El Cerrito Plaza Passenger Station
R50
El Cerrito Del Norte Passenger Station
R60
Richmond Passenger Station
SBS
San Bruno Station Auxiliary Substation
SES
Serramonte Avenue Auxiliary Substation
SPS
Santa Paula Auxiliary Substation
SSS
South
San
Francisco
Station
Auxiliary
Substation SYS
Sylvan Avenue Auxiliary Substation
TAS
Tanforan Avenue Auxiliary Substation
WCS
Center Street Sectionalizing and Gap Breaker Station
WMI
Millbrae Traction Power Substation
WPA
Santa Paula Bulk Supply Station
WSA
Spruce Avenue Traction Power Substation
WSB
San Bruno Traction Power Substation and
WSF
SFIA Traction Power Substation
WSP
Santa Paula Switching Station
Switching Station
WSR
Shaw Road Bulk Supply Station
WXA
Tanforan Avenue Gap Breaker Station
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WXC WXD WXE W10 W20 W30 W40 Y10
FACILITY INDEX (continued) SFIA Gap Breaker Station Aviador Avenue Gap Breaker Station Adrian Avenue Gap Breaker Station Colma Station South San Francisco Station San Bruno Station Millbrae Station San Francisco International Airport Station
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PASSENGER STATIONS Ashby Station—R10 3100 Adeline St., Berkeley. Between Ashby Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Balboa Park Station—M80 401 Geneva Ave., San Francisco. Between San Jose and Ocean Aves., adjacent to I-280. Bay Fair Station—A50 15242 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro. Between Hwy. 238 and East 14th St./Hwy. 185, adjacent to Bay Fair Shopping Center. Berkeley Station—R20 2160 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Between University Ave. and Bancroft Way; adjacent to University of California campus. Castro Valley Station—L10 3301 Norbridge Dr., Castro Valley. In the median of I-580 between Redwood Rd. and Strobridge Ave. Civic Center Station—M40 1150 Market St., San Francisco. 1150 Market St. between 7th and 8th Sts. Coliseum Station—A30 7200 San Leandro St., Oakland. Between Hegenberger Expressway and 66th Ave., adjacent to Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. Colma Station—W10 365 “D” St., Colma Concord Station—C60 2100 Oakland Ave., Concord. Between Clayton Rd. and Mt. Diablo Street. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PASSENGER STATIONS (continued) Daly City Station—M90 400 Knowles Ave. (John Daly Blvd.), Daly City. Between Juniper Serra/ Hwy. 82 junction and DeLong St. Dublin/Pleasanton Station—L30 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton. In median of I-580 between Hopyard Rd. and Hacienda Dr. El Cerrito Plaza Station—R40 6699 Fairmount Ave., El Cerrito. Between San Pablo Ave. and Ashby Ave. El Cerrito Del Norte Station—R50 6400 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito. Between San Pablo Ave. and Key Blvd.. Embarcadero Station—M16 298 Market St., San Francisco. Between Beale and Spear Sts. At the intersection of Main and Market Sts. Fremont Station—A90 2000 Civic Center Place, Fremont. Between Mowry and Walnut Aves. Fruitvale Station—A20 3401 E. 12th St., Oakland. Between Fruitvale and 35th Aves. adjacent to San Leandro and E. 14th Sts. Glen Park Station—M70 2901 Diamond St., San Francisco. Junction of Diamond Blvd. and Bosworth St. Between Bosworth and Monterey Sts. Exit Monterey Blvd. off I-280 south or San Jose Ave/Bosworth St. off I-280 north. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
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Hayward Station—A60 699 “B” St., Hayward. Between Mission Blvd./Hwy. 238 and Grand St., adjacent to “A” St. Lafayette Station—C30 3501 Deer Hill Rd., Lafayette. Between Happy Valley and Oak Hill Rds., in the median of Hwy. 24. Lake Merritt Station—A10 800 Madison St., Oakland. Between 8th and 9th Sts. and Oak and Madison Sts. MacArthur Station—K30 550 40th St., Oakland. Between Telegraph Ave., Martin Luther King Jr. Way and MacArthur Blvd. Millbrae Station – W40 200 North Rollins Road, Millbrae. North off Millbrae Avenue between El Camino Real and US101. Montgomery St. Station—M20 598 Market St., San Francisco. Between 1st and 3rd Sts. At the intersection of Montgomery and Market Sts. North Berkeley Station—R30 1750 Sacramento St., Berkeley. Between Hearst Ave. and Cedar St. North Concord Station—C70 3700 Port Chicago Hwy., Concord Orinda Station—C20 11 Camino Pablo., Orinda. On the median strip off Hwy. 24. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PASSENGER STATIONS (continued) Pleasant Hill Station—C50 1340 Treat Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Between Hwy. 24/680 and Bancroft Rd. Pittsburg/Bay Point Station—C80 1700 West Leland Ave., Pittsburg. Off of Bailey Rd. Powell St. Station—M30 899 Market St., San Francisco. Between 4th and 5th Sts., at the intersection of Powell and Market Sts. Richmond Station—R60 1700 Nevin Ave., Richmond. Between 14th and 19th Sts., adjacent to McDonald and Barrett Ave. Rockridge Station—C10 5660 College Ave., Oakland. Junction of College Ave. and Hwy. 24, between east and west bound lanes of Hwy. 24. San Bruno Station – W30 1151 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno. Lane and I-380.
Between Sneath
San Francisco International Airport Station – Y10 Concourse H, BART Transit Station, 497 Link Road, San Francisco International Airport. At the departure level of the International Terminal. San Leandro Station—A40 1401 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro. Between Thornton St. and Davis St./Hwy. 61. South Hayward Station—A70 28601 Dixon St., Hayward. Between Tennyson Rd. and Industrial Parkway West, adjacent to Mission Blvd./ Hwy 238 and Huntwood Ave.
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South San Francisco Station – W20 1333 Mission Road, South San Francisco. Serramonte Blvd. and Westborough Blvd.
Between
Union City Station—A80 10 Union Sq., Union City. Between Decoto Rd. and Niles Blvd. Walnut Creek Station—C40 200 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek. Between Hwy. 24/680 and California Blvd. West Oakland Station—M10 1451 7th St., Oakland. Between Mandela Parkway and Chester St. 12th St. Station—K10 1245 Broadway, Oakland. At intersection of 12th and Broadway Sts. 16th St. Station—M50 2000 Mission St., San Francisco. At intersection of 16th and Mission Sts. 19th St. Station—K20 1900 Broadway, Oakland. At intersection of 19th and Broadway Sts. 24th St. Station—M60 2800 Mission St., San Francisco. At intersection of 24th and Mission Sts.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS Acalanes Rd. Substation—CAR Located on El Nido Ranch Rd. North of westbound lanes off Hwy. 24. Access from Hwy. 24 via Acalanes Rd. turnoff. Ashby Substation—RAS Located at sub-parking lot level at north end of Ashby Passenger Station. Access through gate in grill structure at Ashby Ave. and Adeline St. Balboa Park Substation—MBP Located at sub-plaza level, south end of Balboa Park Passenger Station. Access via Geneva Ave. South of station entrance and through the first set of double doors to door 107. Bay Fair Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—ABF Located at south end of Bay Fair Passenger Station parking lot off A2 track facing Bay Fair Shopping Center. Baytube East Substation—KTE Located outside/in the Oakland Vent Structure. Baytube West Substation—MTW Located on the fourth level of the San Francisco Vent Structure. Berkeley Substation—RBE Located at concourse level at south end of Berkeley Passenger Station. Access from free area through door 101. Camino Real Substation—WCR Located off El Camino Real and “F” St., under the BART Camino Bridge.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Castro Valley Substation—LCV Located under I-580 and Redwood Rd. Center Street Combination Sectionalizing Station and Gap Breaker Station – WCS 91 Monterey Street, Millbrae. North of Santa Paula Vent structure. SW corner of Center Street and Monterey Street. Circle Creek Substation—CCC Located on Circle Creek Rd., Lafayette. North of westbound lanes off Hwy. 24. Access from Hwy. 24 via Pleasant Hill Rd. exit. Chestnut Avenue Auxiliary Substation – CHS 995 Antoinette Lane, SSF. At Chestnut Avenue Vent Structure, Milepost 19.33. Access road is through bollards on sidewalk opposite car dealership. Coliseum Substation—ACO Located underneath aerial at north end of Coliseum Passenger Station. Access from San Leandro St. only. Concord Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—CCO Located at south end of Concord Passenger Station, in parking lot, off C1 track facing Oakland Ave. Concord Yard Substation—CCY Located in center of Concord yard, next to mainline, just south of Yard Control Tower. Daly City Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—MDC Located north of Daly City Passenger Station between the M1 track and I-280. Access road off St. Charles Ave., north end of the Daly City parking lot.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Daly City Yard Substation—MSY 205 Hill St and “B” St. Located at street level, enter through a locked gate. Dublin Canyon Road Substation—LDC Located on Dublin Canyon Rd. Eden Canyon Road Substation—LEC Located on Eden Canyon Rd. and I-580. El Cerrito Plaza Substation—RCP Located underneath aerial, north of El Cerrito Plaza Passenger Station, corner of Oak St. and Central Ave. El Cerrito Del Norte Substation—RCN Located underneath aerial, south of El Cerrito Del Norte Passenger Station. Access south side of Hill St. Fremont Substation—AFM Located at street level north of Fremont Passenger Station, off the A2 track. Access road off north corner of Fremont Passenger Station, in parking lot “B”. Fruitvale Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—AFV Located underneath aerial at north end of Fruitvale Passenger Station, in parking lot. Gap and Sectionalizing Breaker Station—LAA Located at Eglin St. and Emery Ct., south of Bay Fair Passenger Station. Gehringer Drive Substation—CGD Located Port Chicago Hwy. and Olivera Rd. Entrance from Port Chicago Hwy.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Glen Park Substation—MGP Located at sub-street level beneath cement bldg. on south side of Wilder St. Between Diamond & Arlington Sts., south end of Glen Park Passenger Station. Access at EE-13. Hayward Substation—AHA Located at south end of Hayward Passenger Station parking lot “C” off A2 track. Access door 107 from outside of station. Herman Street Auxiliary Substation – HSS 1001 Herman Street, San Bruno, at Herman Street Vent Structure. Shared site with WSB Combination Switching and Traction Power Substation. W2 subway trackside access via hatch and ladder at south end of yard. Lafayette Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—CLA Located underneath aerial south of Lafayette Passenger Station. Access of north side Happy Valley Rd. Lake Merritt Substation—ALM Located at sub-concourse level in Lake Merritt Administration Bldg. Access through concourse level door next to emergency exit stairway. MacArthur Substation—KMA Located at street level at north end of MacArthur Passenger Station. Access through door 105 at north end adjacent to paid area or through double doors underneath aerial on south side of 40th St. Millbrae Station Auxiliary Substation – MBS 200 North Rollins Road, Millbrae. Shared site with WMI Traction Power Substation and the W40 Train Control Room. Accessed via service road behind the Parking Structure. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Millbrae Traction Power Substation – WMI 200 North Rollins Road at Millbrae Station., Milepost 24.11. Shared site with MBS Auxiliary Substation and the W40 Train Control Room. Accessed via service road behind the Parking Structure. Mission Boulevard Substation—LMB Located on Mission Blvd. at Lewelling Blvd. Mission Road Auxiliary Substation – MIS 1520 Mission Road, Colma. At Mission Road Vent Structure, Milepost 18.02. Access is on east side of Mission Road. Naval Station Substation—CNS Located off Hwy.4 and Willow Pass Rd., South entrance from Willow Pass Rd. North Berkeley Substation—RNB Located at Acton and Virginia Sts. Access from Acton St. North Concord Substation—CNC Located at North Concord/Martinez Passenger Station, Port Chicago Hwy. and Road N. Entrance from Road N. Old Dublin Road Substation—LOD Located at San Lorenzo Creek Bridge and I-580. Orange Avenue Auxiliary Substation – ORS 197 West Orange Avenue, SSF. At Orange Avenue Vent Structure, Milepost 19.84. Facility is at rear of the Boys & Girls Club parking lot.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Orinda Switching and Substation—COR Located on street level at south end of Orinda Passenger Station. Access from Orinda Passenger Station parking lot through door. Pittsburg West Substation—CPW Located off Hwy. 4 and Bailey Rd. Entrance from Bailey Rd. Pleasant Hill Substation—CPH Located underneath aerial, north end of Pleasant Hill Passenger Station. Access from Pleasant Hill Passenger Station parking lot. Powell St. Substation—MPS Located on the concourse level, south end of Powell St. Passenger Station, adjacent to Hallidie Plaza. Access from free area through door 102. Radio Tower Substation—LRT Located on Dublin Canyon Rd., east of Schaefer Ranch Rd. Richmond Substation—RR1 Located at north end of Richmond Passenger Station parking lot, off the R1 track, facing 19th St., adjacent to Barrett Ave. Richmond Yard Substation—RRY Located in center of Richmond Yard, north of the Transportation Bldg. Rockridge Substation—CRO Located underneath C1 track at north end of Rockridge Passenger Station, in parking lot. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) San Bruno Combination Traction Power Substation and Switching Station – WSB 1001 Herman Street, San Bruno, at Herman Street Vent Structure. Shared site with HSS Auxiliary Substation. W2 subway trackside access via hatch and ladder at south end of yard. San Bruno Station Auxiliary Substation – SBS 1151 Huntington Avenue, At south end of San Bruno Station. San Leandro Substation—ASL Located underneath aerial north of San Leandro Passenger Station. Access from San Leandro Passenger Station parking lot facing Martinez Ave. Santa Paula Auxiliary Substation – SPS 19 Monterey Street, Millbrae. At Santa Paula Vent Structure. Schaefer Ranch Sectionalizing Breaker Substation—LSR Located on Dublin Canyon Rd., west of Schaefer Ranch Rd. School St. Substation—MSC 215 School St. Located above the trackway at street level and adjacent to School St. overpass. Enter through a locked gate. Serramonte Avenue Auxiliary Substation – SES 495 Serramonte Blvd., Colma. At Serramonte Avenue Vent Structure, Serramonte Avenue just east of El Camino Real. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) SFIA Traction Power Substation – WSF 588 North McDonnell Road, SFIA Lot CC. Shared site with WXC Gap Breaker and WSF drainage sump. Maintenance elevator to aerial trackway. South Hayward Substation—ASH Located at north end of South Hayward Passenger Station, in parking lot “A”, off the A2 track, adjacent to Tennyson Rd. Southern Alameda Yard Substation—AAY Located in center of Hayward Yard, next to the Yard Control Tower. South San Francisco Station Auxiliary Substation – SSS 1333 Mission Road, SSF. At the South San Francisco Station north end. South San Francisco Traction Power Substation – WSS 1333 Mission Road, SSF. At the South San Francisco Station south end. Spruce Avenue Traction Power Substation – WSA 298 South Spruce Avenue, SSF. At Spruce Avenue Vent Structure, Milepost 20.37. Shared site with SAS Auxiliary Substation. Sylvan Avenue Auxiliary Substation – SYS 450 1st Avenue, San Bruno, at the W34 Ancillary Building. Shared site with the W34 Train Control Room. Tanforan Avenue Auxiliary Substation – TAS 1200 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, Milepost 20.95. At Tanforan Avenue Vent Structure, across the street north of San Bruno Station. Shared site with WXA Gap Breaker and W30 Train Control Room. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) Union City Switching and Substation—AUC Located at north end of Union City Passenger Station, in parking lot “A”, off the A1 track side. Walnut Creek Switching and Substation—CWC Located underneath aerial at north end of Walnut Creek Passenger Station, in parking lot. Washington St. Switching and Substation—KWS Located at Washington St. and 5th Ave intersection, Oakland. Adjacent to Washington St. and Hwy. 880 overpass. Access off Washington St. West Dublin Substation—LWD Located on Dublin Canyon Rd., west of Foothill Rd. Oakland West Substation—KOW Located underneath aerial west of West Oakland Passenger Station. Access off 7th St. between Chester and Henry Sts. West Tunnel Portal Substation—CWP (C12) Located underneath aerial off south side Chabot Rd. Access from Hwy. 24 via Broadway exit, right turn on Chabot Rd. Nineteenth Ave. Substation—ANA E. 12th St. and 19th Ave., Oakland 16th St. Substation—MSS Located on concourse level at north end of 16th St. Passenger Station. Access from paid area through either door 105 or 106.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUBSTATIONS (continued) 23rd St. Substation—KTT (K22) Located at corner of 24th St. and Northgate Ave. Access road from 23rd St. between Northgate and Telegraph Ave. 24th St. Substation—MTF Located at concourse level at north end of 24th St. Passenger Station. Access from paid area through either door 105 or 106.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SWITCHING STATIONS Crow Canyon Switching Station—LCC Located on Grove Way between Center St. and Crow Canyon Rd., at the PG&E Castro Valley substation. East Dublin Switching and Substation—LED Located on Iron Horse Parkway, in the Dublin/Pleasanton Passenger Station north parking lot. Evora Road Switching and Substation—CER Located off Hwy. 4 and Willow Pass Rd. East. Entrance off Willow Pass Rd. Orinda Switching and Substation—COR Located on street level at south end of Orinda Passenger Station. Access from Orinda Passenger Station parking lot through door. Portola Drive Switching Station—RPD (R42) Located underneath aerial, off south side of Portola Ave., adjacent to San Pablo Ave. San Bruno Combination Switching Station and Traction Power Substation – WSB 1001 Herman Street, San Bruno. At Herman Street Vent Structure. Shared site with HSS Auxiliary Substation. W2 subway trackside access via hatch and ladder at south end of yard. Santa Paula Switching Station – WSP 7 Monterey Street, Millbrae. South of Santa Paula Vent Structure. Shared site with WPA High Voltage (Bulk Supply) Substation.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SWITCHING STATIONS (continued) Union City Switching and Substation—AUC Located at north end of Union City Passenger Station, in parking lot “A”, off the A1 side. Valencia St. Switching Station—MVS (M62) Located underground at intersection of Valencia and Mission Sts. Access via EE-12. Walnut Creek Switching and Substation—CWC Located underneath aerial at north end of Walnut Creek Passenger Station, in parking lot. Washington St. Switching and Substation—KWS (K02) Located at Washington St. and 5th Ave. intersection. Adjacent to Washington St. and I-880 overpass. Access off Washington St. Watson Ave. Switching Station—AWA (A42) Located underneath aerial adjacent to Washington Ave., San Leandro, underpass and PG&E substation. Access from southbound lane of Washington Ave.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION HIGH VOLTAGE SUBSTATIONS East Dublin High Voltage Substation—LDS Located adjacent to Northwest side of Dublin/Pleasanton Passenger Station. Santa Paula Bulk Supply Station – WPA 19 Monterey Street, Millbrae. South of Santa Paula Vent Structure. Shared site with WSP Switching Station. Shaw Road Bulk Supply Station – WSR 983 7th Avenue, San Bruno. Willow Pass Rd. High Voltage Substation—CWS Located west of Willow Pass at Hwy. 4. Entrance through PG&E yard.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS AXA Located underneath aerial (A25 crossover) off San Leandro Blvd., Oakland. About 300’ south of Seminary Ave. between Coliseum and Fruitvale Passenger Stations. AXB Located underneath aerial (A25 crossover) off San Leandro Blvd. About one block north of 66th Ave. between Coliseum and Fruitvale Passenger Stations. AYE Located underneath aerial (A45 crossover) at corner of San Leandro Blvd. and Harlan Ave. San Leandro. Access from southbound lanes of San Leandro Blvd. between Bay Fair Station and San Leandro Passenger Stations. AYJ Located at junction of E. 8th and E. 12th Sts. adjacent to 16th Ave. overpass, next to A15 crossover. Access from Western Pacific right-of-way to A1 track. between Fruitvale and Lake Merritt Passenger Stations. AYP Adjacent to Harder Rd. Access stairs on south side off Harder Rd. between Hayward and South Hayward Passenger Stations. AYR Located at north end of Hayward Yard, near Hayward Shop, off north transfer tracks, adjacent to Tennyson Rd. AYT Located in Hayward Yard, south of shops, north of ATF01/02, next A75 crossover.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) AZD Located at south end of Hayward Yard, beyond Transportation Bldg., off south transfer tracks, next to car wash. CXD Located underneath aerial (C15 crossover) and Hwy. 24, Oakland. Off southbound lane of Patton St. near corner of Patton and Miles Sts., near end of Broadway. between Rockridge Passenger Station and Berkeley Hills Tunnel. CXE Located underneath aerial and Hwy. 24, off northbound lane of Patton St., Oakland. At corner of Patton and Miles Sts., near end of Broadway. Between Rockridge Passenger Station and Berkeley Hills Tunnel. CXF Located on right-of-way between C2 track and fence next to C25 crossover. About one-half mile south of St. Stephens Dr. overpass. Access from north parking lot of Orinda Passenger Station to manhole entrance. between Orinda and Lafayette Passenger Stations. CXH Located at end of Clemson Court, Walnut Creek. Just off Las Juntas Way; adjacent to C2 track. Between Pleasant Hill Passenger Station and Concord Yard, next to C53 crossover. CXJ Located at North Concord/Martinez Passenger Station, Port Chicago Hwy. and Road N, entrance from Road N.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) CXK Entrance located on Evora Rd., Concord. CXL Located on Bailey and Canal Rds. Entrance from Canal Rd. through BAR COR cleaning facility. CZA Located off San Miguel Rd., south of Systron Dr. across the street from Systron/Donner Corp., next to C55, north of Concord Yard, off C1 track. CZB Located north of C35 interlocking, between the tracks. Near First St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd. Access from underneath aerial off north side of First St. via wooden stairs to trackway. CZC Located within Concord Yard off San Miguel Rd., across the street from Sunny Acres Mobile Homes Park; next to transfer tracks and C55 crossover, off the C1 track. CZD Located on right-of-way next to C54 crossover, adjacent to south end of Concord Yard. KTS Located on concourse level at south end of 12th St. Station. Access from free area through train control room, Room 101. KXA Located off 4th St. between Jefferson St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, off M2 track.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) KXB Located under right-of-way between tracks on 29th St., between Telegraph Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. KYB Located underground at corner of 7th St. and Broadway. Access at EE-1. KYC Located on right-of-way between the tracks, between 47th and 51st Sts., Oakland. Access from east bound Hwy. 24, exit Martin Luther King Jr. Way via wooden stairs to manhole entrance. about 50’ north of K35 crossover toward Rockridge Passenger Station on the trackway. KYD Located at corner of 7th and Wood Sts. Between Transbay Tube and West Oakland Passenger Station. KYF Located underground on south side of 9th St. between Webster and Harrison Sts. Off the A2 track at A05 K. Access at EE-2. KYG South of MacArthur Passenger Station. Located on north side of MacArthur Blvd. underneath aerial and Hwy. 24. LAA Located on Elgin St. between Delano St. and Kent Ave. LXA Located at Owens Dr. In the Dublin/Pleasanton Passenger Station south parking lot.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) MCG Located in gallery of Transbay Tube at tube section 30. Access via Oakland or San Francisco Vent Structures. MEG Located in the gallery of Transbay Tube at tube section 44. Access via Oakland or San Francisco Vent Structures. MWG Located in gallery of Transbay Tube at tube section 15. Access via San Francisco or Oakland Vent Structures. MXD 2000 Junipero Serra Blvd. Located underneath aerial structure. Access from the street level through a locked gate. MXP Located underneath aerial, (M85 crossover) near corner of Farragut Ave. and Alemany Blvd. Between Daly City and Balboa Park Passenger Stations. MXQ Located between the tracks, south end of Embarcadero Passenger Station, on platform level. Access through Embarcadero emergency gate on the M2 track. MXS 2260 Junipero Serra Blvd. Enter from street level at EE-18 and down the stairway, adjacent to the M2 side. MZA Located on Washington St. nearest cross street is Junipero Serra Blvd. south side of I-280.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) RXC Located off south side of Hearst Ave. between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Grant St. Access through steel “trap door” within Ohlone Park. Between Berkeley and North Berkeley Passenger Stations. RYE Located at south end of Richmond Yard, by R65 crossover, next to Portola Ave. RZB Located south of Richmond Yard, in the yard itself, underneath Kearny overpass. WCS 91 Monterey Street, Millbrae. North of Santa Paula Vent Structure WXA 1200 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, Milepost 20.95. At Tanforan Avenue Vent Structure, across the street north of San Bruno Station. Shared site with TAS Auxiliary Substation and W30 Train Control Room. WXB 501 First Avenue, San Bruno at MW21. Access at south end of 1st Avenue. WXC 588 North McDonnell Road Lot CC, SFIA. Shared site with WSF Traction Power Substation and WSF drainage sump.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GAP BREAKER STATIONS (continued) WXD 327 Aviador Avenue, Millbrae. Shared site with the WHB Line Sump.
WXE Located on the east side of the tailtracks, at the end of Adrian Avenue, off Rollins Road. Shared site with WMD drainage sump.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES EE- (-) San Francisco Ventilation Structure EE-0 Oakland Ventilation Sturcture EE-1 Subway between Oakland Wye and West Oakland Passenger Station. corner of 7th St., and Broadway. Access through locked door in vent structure, requires master key. EE-2 South turn-out of Oakland Wye, A05 D/K, towards A10, at milepost 0.2. South side of 9th St. between Webster and Harrison Sts. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench for entry. EE-3 South end of Lake Merritt Passenger Station platform, A1/2 tracks at milepost 0.1. West side of Fallon St. between 8th and 9th Sts. Access via stairway at sidewalk level to locked door, requires master key for entry. EE-4 Southwest side of Ashby Station facing Martin Luther King Way. Entry through sidewalk level doors through parking lot. Requires master key to enter. EE-5 Northwest side of Ashby Station facing Martin Luther King Way. Entry through doorway within fenced enclosure off parking lot. Requires master key to enter. OR&P Manual – Revision 6, January 2006
SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-6 South end of North Berkeley Passenger Station platform, at milepost 6.2. Station side of Sacrament St. between Delaware and Francisco Sts. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk; requires special wrench for entry. EE-7 North end of North Berkeley Passenger Station platform at milepost 6.3. corner of Acton and Virginia Sts. next to concrete BART building. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk; requires special wrench for entry. EE-8 On right-of-way median strip of Hwy. 24, Walnut Creek. Approximately 600’ north of Curtola Blvd. overpass. Tunnel between Lafayette and Walnut Creek Passenger Stations, C1 track milepost 14.2. Access through metal “trap door” requires special wrench for entry. EE-9 Tunnel between Lafayette and Walnut Creek Passenger Stations on the C2 track at milepost 14.3. South side of Camino Diablo Blvd., next to Hwy. 24 and north of Curtola Blvd. overpass. Access through metal “trap door” requires special wrench for entry. EE-10 West side of Mission St. Between 15th and 16th Sts. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench and master key for entry.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-11 North end of 24th St. Passenger Station platform, via circuitous route. M-Line milepost 10.6. South side Mission St., Between 23rd and 24th Sts. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench and master key for entry. EE-12 Through the Switching Station, milepost 11.1, south side of Mission St., Between Valencia St. and Powers Ave. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench for entry. EE-13 North end of Glen Park Passenger Station platform at milepost 12.2. Station side of Diamond St., next to Glen Park Passenger Station. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench for entry. EE-14 South end of Glen Park Passenger Station platform at milepost 12.3. Station side off Diamond St. Next to Glen Park Passenger Station. Access through metal “trap door” in sidewalk, requires special wrench for entry. EE-15 Subway between 24th St. and Glen Park Passenger Stations. North corner of Mission and Randall Sts., milepost 11.57. Access located through door at street level, requires master key for entry. EE-16 South end of Balboa Park Passenger Station platform. Stairs to surface. South of Geneva Ave., 30’ south of the station entrance, requires master key for entry.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-17 Junipero Serra Blvd. north of Westlake Ave. Abutment between aerial and grade on the M2/3 tracks at milepost 15.72, requires master key for entry. EE-18 North portal of Junipero Serra Blvd. overpass. At milepost 15.95 on the M2 track and 15.96 on the M3 track. Access through locked door at northeast corner of overpass, requires master key for entry. EE-19 South portal, southeast corner of School St. overpass. Access through locked door within the right-of-way fence at milepost 16.18, requires master key for entry. EE-20 Doorway located on Hill St. service road, north of Market St. at milepost 16.36, M2 track. Access through locked door within the right-of-way fence, requires master key for entry. EE-21 Doorway located at northwest corner of Washington St. overpass at milepost 16.53 on the M2/3 tracks. Access through padlock gate in right-of-way fence. EE-22 Colma Passenger Station, South End at MP 16.82. EE-23 MacArthur Passenger Station, southeast at MacArthur Blvd., at MP 2.10 C3/4.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-24 MacArthur Passenger Station, southeast at MacArthur Blvd., at MP 2.27 C1/3. EE-25 MacArthur Passenger Station, north at 40th St., at MP 2.28 C2/4. EE-30 North Concord Passenger Station, at MP 23.46. EE-31 Pittsburg/Bay Point Passenger Station, at MP 28.40. EE-36 Castro Valley Passenger Station, at MP 13.96. EE-37 Dublin/Pleasanton Passenger Station, at Hacienda Dr., at MP 24.08. EE-38 At SES, Serramonte Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 17.61 EE-39 At MIS, Mission Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 18.02 EE-40 At north end of South San Francisco Station, Stairs from end of platform to surface, Milepost 18.69
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-41 At south end of South San Francisco Station, Stairs from end of platform to surface, Milepost 18.79 EE-42 At CHS, Chestnut Avenue Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 19.34 EE-43 At ORS, Orange Avenue Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 19.86 EE-44 At SAS, Spruce Avenue Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 20.37 EE-45 At north end of San Bruno Station, Stairs from end of platform to surface, Milepost 21.08 EE-46 At south end of San Bruno Station, Stairs from end of platform to surface, Milepost 21.21 EE-47 At BVS, Buena Vista Avenue Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 21.25 EE-48 At SYS, Sylvan Avenue Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through vent structure at milepost 22.11
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCES (continued) EE-50 At SPS, Santa Paula Vent Structure, Stairs to surface through south vent structure at milepost 23.62 EE-51 Stairs from west end of SFIA Station platform down to McDonnell Road EE-52 Stairs from center of SFIA Station Platforms to SFIA concourse H and parking garage (egress from parking garage)
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY MW-01 3/4-mile north of Daly City Passenger Station on St. Charles via Alemany Blvd. Access on the M1 side at milepost 15.04. MW-02 At the west end of Havelock St. Off of San Jose Ave. at milepost 13.12. Access on the M2 side. MW-03 South of Embarcadero Passenger Station platform, at M17 crossover, milepost 07.40. MW-04 100’ (approx.) East of the Maritime St. overpass on 7th St., Oakland. Access on the M1 side at milepost 2.58. MW-05 Either Jefferson or Clay St. via 5th St., Oakland. Access on the M1 side at milepost 0.49. MW-06 Jefferson St. via 4th St., Oakland. Access on the M2 side at milepost 0.49. MW-07 South of MacArthur Passenger Station platform. Off MacArthur Blvd., between Grove St. and Telegraph Ave, at MP 02.40. MW-08 Northside Ave., Berkeley. Via Hopkins St. at milepost 6.75.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY (continued) MW-09 Off Chabot Rd. near the West Portal of the Berkeley HillsTunnel at milepost 4.57, Oakland MW-10 Near East Portal of Berkeley Hills Tunnel. Access through south parking area of Orinda Passenger Station on the C1 side at milepost 7.93. MW-11 Off Dolores Dr. between Mt. Diablo Blvd. and via Roble St., Lafayette. Access between tracks at milepost 11.76. MW-12 Off Camino Diablo Front Rd., Walnut Creek. Access on the C1/2 sides at milepost 14.52. MW-13 Access via Oakland Shops, south of the gas pumps. Road to rail access to the A1/2 tracks, milepost 1.30 via A15 spur track. MW-14 Via Bertero Ave. to Elgin St., south of Bay Fair Passenger Station, milepost 11.14. Access on the A2 side. MW-15 Access road from Niles Blvd., Union City. Access from the A1 side at milepost 21.23, under the overpass. MW-16 42nd St., Richmond. Via MacDonald Ave, at MP 11.18.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY (continued) MW-17 On Minert Rd., Concord. North of Weaverly Ln. Access on the C1 side at milepost 18.45. MW-18 Off Sycamore St. via Mission Blvd., Hayward. Access on the A2 side at milepost 14.50. MW-19 Road access from Whipple Rd. overpass, Union City. Track access via A1/2 tracks at A77 or from Hayward Yard, at milepost 19.00. MW-20 Colma Passenger Station at F Street., at MP 17.06. MW-21 501 1st Avenue, San Bruno, south end of 1st Avenue. Shared site with Gap Breaker WXB. MW-22 Accessible from Maintenance-of-Way 23 and provides access to the W3 Track. MW-23 Rollins Road (south of W40) to Guittard Road. MW-23 is at end of road and provides access to the W2, W4 and W1 Tracks. MW-30 Port Chicago Hwy. at Panoramic Dr. Entrance to North Concord/Martinez Passenger Station gate to left after crossing bridge, at MP 23.70.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY (continued) MW-31 Willow Pass Rd. at Hwy. 4 (East bound on-ramp), at MP 25.10. MW-32 Canal Rd., East of Bailey Rd., at MP 28.70. MW-40 Grove Way and I-580, South side, at MP 15.11. MW-41 Dublin Canyon Rd. at Shaffer Ranch Rd., at MP 19.62. MW-42 Hacienda Dr. at I-580 (red gate). Vehicle access is limited to on-track use, at MP 24.63.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION VENTILATION STRUCTURES Oakland Ventilation Structure M12—MOV (OKV) 7th St. Marine Terminal. Access via road between TRAPAC & MATSON line terminals. East end of Transbay Tube. San Francisco Ventilation Structure M14—MSV (SFV) Between the Embarcadero and the waterfront, behind Ferry Bldg. Adjacent to intersection of Market and Embarcadero Sts. South end of Transbay Tube. East Portal Ventilation Structure C14—CEP South end of Orinda Passenger Station parking lot, off access road. North end of Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATIONS ALS Records Center/Storage 205 Alice Street, Oakland CA 94607 LKS Kaiser Center 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland CA 94612 LMA Lake Merritt Administration Building 800 Madison Street, Oakland CA 94607 MET Metro Center 101 8th Street, Oakland CA 94607
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION TRAINING CENTER LOCATIONS HTC Hayward Training Center 160 Sandoval Way, Hayward CA 94544
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SECTION IX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION YARDS Concord Yard—OCY (OCT - Tower/Transportation) 1045 San Miquel Rd., adjacent to Monument Blvd. Daly City Yard—ODY (ODT - Tower/Transportation) 255 D Street, Colma. Hayward Yard—OHY (OHT - Tower/Transportation) 150 Sandoval Way, Hayward. For yard access, take Industrial Parkway to Huntwood, and Huntwood to Sandoval Way. Hayward Test Track – HTT 951 Whipple Road, Hayward. For access take Whipple Road East from I-880 or West from Mission Boulevard. Hayward Rail Storage Yard – HRY 951 Whipple Road, Hayward. For access take Whipple Road East from I-880 or West from Mission Boulevard. Oakland Shops—OKS (OSA - Oakland Shop Annex.) 601 E. 8th St., Oakland. Between 6th and 8th Aves., adjacent to I-880 and Laney College. Richmond Yard—ORY (ORT - Tower/Transportation) 1101 - 13th Street, Richmond. Entrance is at Rheem Ave.
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INCIDENT COMMAND The Incident Command System (ICS) is used to manage emergency incidents and is required by BART’s Emergency Plan. ICS is also required by Federal (National Incident Management System-NIMS) and State (Standardized Emergency Management System-SEMS) regulation. “The use of ICS at an emergency ensures that there is a single person (Incident Commander) who has both the responsibility and authority to direct and coordinate the actions of all personnel at an incident. This, in turn, establishes a clear “Chain of Command” which: minimizes confusion, reduces potential safety hazards due to the lack of coordination, expedites mitigation of the incident, reduces the potential for omissions in the investigative process, and reinstates normal service as soon as practically possible.” Review the OR&P Section III – Emergencies In an Emergency: The OCC (Central) will: • Name the Incident Commander (IC) • Name the Incident • Provide resources at the request of the IC You Must: • Report to an emergency incident location if nearby or dispatched • Contact the OCC, if you are first on the scene • Report to the IC or to your supervisor if present on arrival at the scene • Refer responding personnel to their supervisors (if present) or the IC While working at an emergency, keep your •
supervisor or the IC updated by reporting your progress, problems, and needs
INCIDENT COMMAND The Incident Commander (IC): • Is in charge of the emergency incident and the actions of ALL personnel at the scene • Shall establish an Incident Command Post (ICP) and notify the OCC of it’s location • Should request additional resources, as needed, from the OCC • Must maintain control of the entire emergency scene area (and everyone in it) by: o personal observation o delegating tasks, and o directing and coordinating the activities of personnel and groups at the scene • May pass IC to Fire, Police, or other BART personnel where appropriate o Fire service will normally assume IC in fire, rescue or medical emergencies o BART Police will assume IC at crime scenes • Must brief the new IC if “Command” is transferred • Must become the BART Liaison if Fire or any other outside agency assumes IC • Must notify the OCC of all transfers of IC BART Liaison: • After briefing the new IC, the BART Liaison will remain “attached at the hip” with the IC and provide communication with the OCC for activation and/or deactivation of ventilation, third rail power and to provide BART Central with updates as needed. Additionally, the BART Liaison will make recommendations and call for additional BART resources as needed.