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RWP Training all Questions & answers solved accurately with Complete Solution Graded A+ latest version
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RWP TrainingAbsolute Block - CORRECT ANSWER-An absolute block is a section of track
that shall not be occupied by more than 1 train or track equipment
Adjacent Track(s) - CORRECT ANSWER-The track(s) next and parallel with the
track where you are located
Advanced Mobile Flagger(AMF) - CORRECT ANSWER-A watchman/lookout
whose duty is to verbally warn Rail Vehicle Operators of Roadway Workers on
the track ahead. AMF's are required to be RWP lvl 2 or 4 qualified.
Advanced Mobile Flagging - CORRECT ANSWER-The use of a Watchman or
Lookout assigned to a work crew in conjunction with an additional flagger
positioned at the station in advance of the Mobile Work Crews
Advanced Watchman/Lookout - CORRECT ANSWER-A qualified
watchman/lookout who is, in addition to the work zone, watchman/lookout. They
shall always be within sight and audible warning of the next preceding lookout.
The sole duty of advanced watchman is to warn the work zone watchman of the
approach of trains or rail equipment
Ample Time - CORRECT ANSWER-Requires workers to be in a position of
safety not less than 15 seconds before a train or rail equipment moving at the
max speed authorized on that track, can pass the location of the Roadway
Worker; or sufficient levels of protection that permit workers time to clear the
tracks without urgent movement
Ballast - CORRECT ANSWER-The coarse gravel laid to form a bed for a
railroad, for the purpose of holding track in line and surface
Block - CORRECT ANSWER-A length of track with defined limits on which train
movements are governed by the automatic train protection signaling system or
by instruction from Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC)
, Chain Marker - CORRECT ANSWER-A survey stationing marker located every
chain along the tracks identifying the distance, in multiples of 100 ft, to the middle
of the Metro Center platform(or the most inbound end of the rail line, if the line
does not pass through Metro Center). Track locations are expressed to the
nearest foot by a letter representing the line, the track number, a hyphen, the
nearest chain marker inbound from the location, a plus sign and the number of
feet from that chain marker
Clear - CORRECT ANSWER-1.A term used in conjunction with a definite action
so as to release control from one person to another
2. The state of a controlled signal when the proceed/lunar aspect is displayed
3. While on mainline, safely outside the dynamic outline of a train or clearance
envelope for trains or Rail equipment on the active track
4. Safely away from the moving parts of a track switch or electrical circuit
5. Beyond an identified location
6. It SHALL NOT be used in conjunction with radio communications as a means
to respond to a directive
Collector Shoe - CORRECT ANSWER-The carborne device designed to slide on
the third rail to pick up DC propulsion current.
Contractor - CORRECT ANSWER-A person or business entity that is hired by
WMATA to perform work, but is not an employee of WMATA
Controller - CORRECT ANSWER-A person with the authority for controlling
mainline operations
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