Definitions
All tracks not designated as main track, yard or shop tracks
Auxillary Tracks
Radio Channel for Northbound at IDS Station
Central Control (OPs 3)
Employees shall comply with both written and verbal instructions issued by the rail section (which includes those of LCC and rail supervisors). Written instructions consist of:
Directives, Notices, Train Orders, Special Instructions, Rules & SOP/ SMPs
Hierarchy of Compliance
Flashing Lunar Bar
Proceed, prepare to stop
Acknowledgment of a stop hand signal
1 Horn
Two track switches connected to form a continuous passage between two parallel tracks.
Crossover
On sight speed, not to exceed 25 mph. Exception: University of Washington Station to University District Station, which shall be performed between 27 mph and 30 mph due to coast zone.
Sweep Speed
Restricted SPeed
On sight not to exceed 20 mph
Proceed Left on Diverging Route
Lunar Bar/ Slanted Left
Acknowledgment of a proceed or reduce speed hand signal.
Two Horns
The location beyond which rail vehicle movement, placement, storage equipment or personnel shall physically interfere with the movement on another track.
Fouling Point
On sight speed not to exceed 30 mph
Platform speed
All LRV operators who enter the mainline shall have all required certifications and licenses, current train orders and special instructions, fully stocked accident kit, current rulebook, functioning portable radio, safety vest, watch, lost & found tag, caution tag and a flashlight in their possession.
Required Items
Yellow flag or light
Proceed at reduced speed
Call for a hand signal
Four Horns
30 minutes prior to sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.
Hours of Darkness
Westbound 37 and Eastbound 43
2 Line Route Codes
The operator of the train shall at all times operate at a safe speed which is consistent with weather, visibility, traffic and track conditions, traffic signal indications and signal indications.
Basic Speed Rule
Stop prepare to proceed
Flashing amber
To be used when proceeding through any grade crossing (except MLK) in the yard, work zone, passing workers on the right-of-way, passing standing trains and as a warning to people or vehicles on or near the track.
Continuous Bells
A switch that, because of the location of the switch points, does not allow the safe movement of a train.
Misaligned switch
If LCC authorizes a train to bypass an amber bar signal, the operator shall operate the train at _______ until the next bar signal or cab signaling is restored. If LCC authorizes an operator to bypass an amber signal prior to reaching its location, the operator must stop at the amber signal and proceed only when safe to do so.
Sweep Speed
Primary and secondary bar signals on MLK Way South are ___________ signals. When one signal is out of service, operators shall follow the indication provided by the other signal. Stop and call LCC if the _______ signal becomes dark.
Redundant
Train shall be stopped prior to reaching the _____light or flag.
Red
Slight vertical movement at arm's length at right angle to the track.
Reduce Speed