Proof of Concept

1. Proof of Concept Wayside Access Level I

2. What is a Proof of Concept? • A prototype of a tool or group of tools that aids in the distribution and evaluation of training • It is only a draft • It provides a blue print of how the tool was put together and is a starting place for putting together real tools

3. Contents • Part One: The tool defined • Part Two: Seeing the tool • Part Three: Production Steps

4. Part One This tool’s definition

5. The Tool: Self Paced Training • A self-paced interactive PowerPoint presentation • Can be used as primary instruction tool for this material • Can be used as a refresher for individuals who need a quick reminder • Click to the next slide to begin.

6. Part Two Demonstration of the tool

7. Wayside Access Level 1 Self Paced – Click the forward icon to begin

8. Instructions • Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. • When you see an arrow icon appear like this… • …it means there is no more information on the screen. • You may click it to move on to the next screen when you feel ready.

9. What is Wayside Access All About? The Wayside refers to the track right-of-way including the track and supporting structures enclosed by the first fence line, wall, barrier, handrail, or platform encountered when proceeding away from the track centerline. Left click the mouse to highlight the Wayside Area.

10. What is Wayside Access All About? Wayside access procedures apply for all personnel on the wayside, during revenue service hours and non revenue service hours.

11. 7.5 FT 7.5 FT Train Envelope Inside the Wayside there is another important area to be aware of. It is called the Train Envelope. This refers to the area the train occupies as it runs down the track. This envelope extends 7.5 feet from the center of the track in both directions. Left click the mouse to illustrate the Train Envelope.

12. Access Procedures • Getting onto the wayside is accomplished through following Access Procedures. • There are two types of Access Procedures • Clearance Procedures • This allows for wayside access with no work being performed inside the train envelope • Restrictions • This allows for work to be done inside the train envelope

13. Your ability to initiate an Access Procedure depends upon the level of Wayside Training you have accomplished.

14. Four levels of Wayside Access Training • Level 1 • Visitors, maintenance contractors (landscapers, etc) • Identified by a green badge (MARTA employee) or an orange badge (Contractor) • Level 2 • Building and communications maintenance personnel • Identified by a blue badge • Level 3 • Can access the wayside for work inside the train envelope (Automatic Train Control, Electrical Power etc) • Identified by a yellow badge • Level 4 • Certified flag person who can work in a restricted (requested and cleared of traffic) block of track • Identified by a red badge

15. Level 1 Details • No Access Procedures can be initiated by Level 1 trained personnel • Level 1 training allows access to the wayside if supervised by a MARTA employee with Level 2 or higher wayside access training. • No one without Level 1 training may enter the wayside.

16. In other words Level 1 trained personnel must be supervised and have a designated look-out with Level 2 training or higher.They cannot initialize an access procedure on their own.

17. Why such strict safety procedures? Failure to follow safety procedures within the wayside can result in death. Moving Trains High Voltage Electricity Left-click the mouse to reveal the two greatest sources of danger within the wayside.

18. Check Your Understanding Click on the best answer in the slides that follow

19. Question One • Which of the following is not included in the wayside? • Click on the triangle Tracks Support structures First fence line Perimeter fence line

20. Sorry. The Wayside refers to the track right-of-way including the track and supporting structures enclosed by the first fence line, wall, barrier, handrail, or platform encountered when proceeding away from the track centerline. Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready.

21. Question Two • Excellent! Now answer the question below. • The train envelope extends how far from the center of the track in both directions? • Click on the triangle 20 FT 7.5 FT 9 FT 14 FT

22. 7.5 FT 7.5 FT Not correct. Inside the Wayside there is another important area to be aware of. It is called the Train Envelope. This refers to the area the train occupies as it runs down the track. This envelope extends 7.5 feet from the center of the track in both directions. Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready.

23. Question Three • Nice Work! Now answer the question below. • What type of access procedure can a Level 1 trained person initiate? • Click on the triangle Safe and Secure procedures Restrictions No access procedures Clearance procedures

24. Incorrect • Level 1 trained personnel cannot initialize an access procedure on their own. Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready.

25. Nice job. Begin the next section when you are ready: Track identification

26. The central reference point in the identification of MARTA rail lines is the Five Points Station. Left- click the mouse to highlight it on the map. The mainline tracks are identified as left and right from the perspective of proceeding away from Five Points. Left-click the mouse to highlight an example on the map. L R The other element in identifying mainline tracks is their compass direction from Five Points Station (N,S,E or W).

27. L R In this illustration the East Line is highlighted. Consequently the tracks on this line would be labeled : ER – outbound from Five Points EL – inbound from Five Points

28. Exit Directional Signs The type of sign you see illustrated below is placed every 300 feet on aerial structures and surface lines. It gives a more precise location that can be used by Rail Control to pinpoint locations on the line. It uses the naming conventions you just saw. The distance in feet, you see below the arrow, indicates how far you would need to travel in that particular direction to reach an exit.

29. Yard Tracks Inside the MARTA yard tracks are identified by signs placed on the third rail coverboard at each end of the track and at most third rail gaps (crosswalks and road crossings). The signs contain two letters and numbers. These codes indicate a precise location to Rail Control.

30. Check Your Understanding – Track Identification Click on the best answer in the slides that follow

31. Track Question One You need to use the restroom. Which direction will take you to an exit in the shortest distance? East West

32. Not Correct Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready. The arrow at the bottom of the sign indicates the direction to the closest exit. In this case going East is much shorter than traveling West to reach an exit.

33. Track Question Two Great job! Now answer the question below: Which direction are trains likely traveling, in relation to Five Points Station, on the track indicated by this sign? Inbound to the station Outbound from the station

34. L R Incorrect! In this illustration the East Line is highlighted. Consequently the tracks on this line would be labeled : ER – outbound from Five Points EL – inbound from Five Points Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready.

35. Track Question Three • Nice Work! Now answer the question below. • If you see the following on an Exit Directional Sign, where are you in relationship to Five Points Station? • SL 470+00 • Click on the triangle North of Five Points on an inbound track South of Five Points on an outbound track South of Five Points on an inbound track North of Five Points on an outbound track

36. Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready. Incorrect. Remember, the two elements of track identification. Compass direction from Five Points Station. Traffic flows outbound on the right track from Five Points and flows inbound to Five points on the left track. R L

37. Nice job. Begin the next section when you are ready: Safety Equipment

38. Safety Equipment Safety equipment is provided throughout the MARTA system. Fire hose cabinets are located every 200 feet on station platforms, with emergency phones, fire extinguishers, and a water supply for fire hoses. The red fire phones have a direct line to Rail Control and the blue police phones are connected to MARTA police

39. Emergency Gates / Platform Emergency gates at the ends of platforms provide access to the track area. With the exception of Five Points, which has platforms on both sides of each track, the third rail is located on the opposite side of the track from the platform edge. Left –click to highlight the third rail.

40. Emergency Gates / Platform A clearance area beneath the platform provides a place to move from the path of a train if necessary.

41. Emergency Trip Stations Emergency trip stations are located at the ends of all station platforms, at entrances and exits of all tunnels, at wayside gates, and at various intervals on the wayside. They can be easily identified by an illuminated blue light.

42. Emergency Trip Stations Continued If necessary to protect personnel, an emergency trip switch can be used to immediately de-energize third rail power . Use of the emergency trip switch will immediately bring down power on both (or all) tracks in both directions from one Station to another. The person at the emergency trip station cannot restore power.

43. Emergency Trip Station Conclusion Line emergency telephones are located at emergency trip stations to report the emergency and request assistance. The person operating the switch must contact Rail Control immediately after operating the switch to communicate the following: • Identify his or her name • Report the location • Explain the reason for operating the switch.

44. Check Your Understanding – Safety Equipment Click on the best answer in the slides that follow

45. Safety Equipment Question One The red fire phones located on platforms connect to what group? Rail Control MARTA Police MARTA Headquarters

46. Safety Equipment Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready. Safety equipment is provided throughout the MARTA system. Fire hose cabinets are located every 200 feet on station platforms, with emergency phones, fire extinguishers, and a water supply for fire hoses. The red fire phones have a direct line to Rail Control and the blue police phones are connected to MARTA police

47. Safety Equipment Question Two Click on the triangle that identifies the location you could go to if a train were to suddenly approach the platform while you are in the wayside.

48. Emergency Gates / Platform Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready. A clearance area beneath the platform provides a place to move from the path of a train if necessary.

49. Safety Equipment Question Three If an emergency situation warranted you pushing the Emergency Trip Switch you should immediately call Rail Control and tell them your name, reason for bringing down the system and…? End of that particular line The closest station Your location

50. Emergency Trip Stations Click the return arrow below to try again when you are ready. Emergency trip stations are located at the ends of all station platforms, at entrances and exits of all tunnels, at wayside gates, and at various intervals on the wayside. They are not just in stations. Be as specific as possible when relaying your location.