12 Questions
What purpose do the exterior side doors serve on passenger cars?
Protecting the car from the elements
What is the function of the drop plate and rubber diaphragms when two passenger cars are joined together?
Creating a single vestibule between the two cars
What is the purpose of securing the outside end doors open when passenger cars are connected into a train?
To protect the cars from the elements
Why do most of the outside end doors have latch handles on both sides of the door?
To allow passengers to open and close the doors from either side
Which major CSX rail line originates in Baltimore and terminates in Washington D.C.?
Capital Subdivision
What is the other name for the mainline track entering Montgomery County and proceeding through Rockville and Silver Spring into Washington D.C.?
Metropolitan Subdivision
Which railroad owns and operates separate rail lines in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties in Virginia along with CSX?
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Which commuter service provides service similar to the MARC System in Maryland?
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
What is the role of a Railroad representative or trained Heavy Rail Safety Liaison during an emergency incident?
To advise the Incident Commanders on how Railroad procedures and Emergency Operations procedures can work together
What advantage do Emergency Response Commanders have during Rail Incident Mitigation?
Access to specialized resources not available in other incidents
What types of entities do Railroads maintain contracts with for Hazardous Materials clean up and hazard-mitigation?
Hazardous waste disposal companies, heavy equipment operators, and hazard-mitigation companies
Who owns the train stations in the National Capital Region (NCR)?
Major railroads, state, local, and federal agencies
Explore the major CSX rail lines in Maryland, including the Metropolitan Subdivision that enters Montgomery County and proceeds through Rockville and Silver Spring into Washington D.C. Test your knowledge about the predecessor railroads, such as Conrail, Chessie, and B&O Railroad, which contributed to the current CSX Corporation.
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