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What is the name given by CSX to the heavy rail line located within Montgomery County?
What is the name given by CSX to the heavy rail line located within Montgomery County?
What is the system used by CSX to determine any location along the rail line?
What is the system used by CSX to determine any location along the rail line?
Which entity controls all train movement located within Montgomery County?
Which entity controls all train movement located within Montgomery County?
What does the CSX milepost designation for the Metropolitan Subdivision begin with?
What does the CSX milepost designation for the Metropolitan Subdivision begin with?
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Which train service refers to the rail line as the 'Capital Limited'?
Which train service refers to the rail line as the 'Capital Limited'?
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What term is used by MARC to refer to the rail line?
What term is used by MARC to refer to the rail line?
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What is the purpose of using MDC resources, Rail Officers, or the ECC to determine milepost location?
What is the purpose of using MDC resources, Rail Officers, or the ECC to determine milepost location?
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Why is familiarity with response areas and access points crucial for personnel?
Why is familiarity with response areas and access points crucial for personnel?
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Where can hazardous materials placards be found on rail cars?
Where can hazardous materials placards be found on rail cars?
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In passenger service, what is the function of 'head-end power' (HEP) on locomotives?
In passenger service, what is the function of 'head-end power' (HEP) on locomotives?
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What is notable about how rail cars are designated in terms of front and rear ends?
What is notable about how rail cars are designated in terms of front and rear ends?
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What is the function of the engineer on all trains as described in the text?
What is the function of the engineer on all trains as described in the text?
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What document delineates the order of each car in a freight train as per DOT regulations?
What document delineates the order of each car in a freight train as per DOT regulations?
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Where is it most likely to find information about the prearranged order of cars in a freight train?
Where is it most likely to find information about the prearranged order of cars in a freight train?
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What must personnel do in compliance with federal law during a rail incident involving a train?
What must personnel do in compliance with federal law during a rail incident involving a train?
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Why do personnel need to obtain information from the train 'consist' or 'shipping papers' during a rail incident?
Why do personnel need to obtain information from the train 'consist' or 'shipping papers' during a rail incident?
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What is the primary responsibility of the First Due Engine when assisting with fire suppression?
What is the primary responsibility of the First Due Engine when assisting with fire suppression?
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What action should be taken by the First Due Aerial in incidents involving a derailment?
What action should be taken by the First Due Aerial in incidents involving a derailment?
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What equipment is listed specifically for the Rescue Squad in the incident response policy?
What equipment is listed specifically for the Rescue Squad in the incident response policy?
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In what situation should the Rescue Squad begin the process of rescue as appropriate?
In what situation should the Rescue Squad begin the process of rescue as appropriate?
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Which unit is directed to remote stage and await directions from the Incident Commander?
Which unit is directed to remote stage and await directions from the Incident Commander?
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What is the main threat to personnel operating on or near the railroad roadway?
What is the main threat to personnel operating on or near the railroad roadway?
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Who should be contacted to request a stoppage of train traffic according to the text?
Who should be contacted to request a stoppage of train traffic according to the text?
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What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating near the railroad roadway?
What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating near the railroad roadway?
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In what city is the CSX Operations Center located?
In what city is the CSX Operations Center located?
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What are the mandatory pieces of information to provide when contacting CSX?
What are the mandatory pieces of information to provide when contacting CSX?
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Why should personnel remain at least 30 feet away from the roadway until train traffic has been controlled?
Why should personnel remain at least 30 feet away from the roadway until train traffic has been controlled?
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Who is authorized to request train stoppage according to the text?
Who is authorized to request train stoppage according to the text?
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Which area must be considered a high hazard area at all times according to the text?
Which area must be considered a high hazard area at all times according to the text?
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What is the purpose of an electronic ticketing system for Amtrak?
What is the purpose of an electronic ticketing system for Amtrak?
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In the context of heavy rail incidents, what is the primary role of personnel according to the ACRE pneumonic?
In the context of heavy rail incidents, what is the primary role of personnel according to the ACRE pneumonic?
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Why is it essential to establish early situational awareness in heavy rail incidents?
Why is it essential to establish early situational awareness in heavy rail incidents?
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What type of information should be obtained to establish early situational awareness in heavy rail incidents?
What type of information should be obtained to establish early situational awareness in heavy rail incidents?
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How does Amtrak differ from MARC trains and Metrorail in terms of passenger tracking?
How does Amtrak differ from MARC trains and Metrorail in terms of passenger tracking?
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What is one key reason why incidents involving freight trains are concerning?
What is one key reason why incidents involving freight trains are concerning?
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How can available resources help determine access points in heavy rail incidents?
How can available resources help determine access points in heavy rail incidents?
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What is a key consideration regarding train collisions and derailments in terms of access points?
What is a key consideration regarding train collisions and derailments in terms of access points?
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What should personnel do when operations require them to operate around trains?
What should personnel do when operations require them to operate around trains?
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What is the primary access point an enroute Primary Unit Officer should determine?
What is the primary access point an enroute Primary Unit Officer should determine?
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Who should personnel notify with the proper/correct information upon arrival at a heavy rail incident?
Who should personnel notify with the proper/correct information upon arrival at a heavy rail incident?
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In heavy rail incidents, what must personnel avoid doing if they need to operate on or near car couplers, air hoses, or electrical cables?
In heavy rail incidents, what must personnel avoid doing if they need to operate on or near car couplers, air hoses, or electrical cables?
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What action should be taken in the absence of a fire or uncontrolled electrical hazard involving locomotives?
What action should be taken in the absence of a fire or uncontrolled electrical hazard involving locomotives?
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When operating around trains, how far should personnel remain from the ends of the train?
When operating around trains, how far should personnel remain from the ends of the train?
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What should personnel dispatched as train lookouts do if an oncoming train is spotted?
What should personnel dispatched as train lookouts do if an oncoming train is spotted?
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What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
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According to the policy, what must personnel do before entering the engine room of a locomotive?
According to the policy, what must personnel do before entering the engine room of a locomotive?
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What is a key responsibility of train lookouts dispatched to a location 2 miles from the incident scene?
What is a key responsibility of train lookouts dispatched to a location 2 miles from the incident scene?
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What must be done if an oncoming train does not slow down or acknowledge a stop request?
What must be done if an oncoming train does not slow down or acknowledge a stop request?
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What should be done by the First Due Engine for incidents involving hazardous materials?
What should be done by the First Due Engine for incidents involving hazardous materials?
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What is a role of the Second Due Engine when responding to heavy rail incidents?
What is a role of the Second Due Engine when responding to heavy rail incidents?
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What is a key responsibility of personnel dispatched as train lookouts?
What is a key responsibility of personnel dispatched as train lookouts?
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