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Practices for Wayside Rail Transit Worker Protection (2012) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 54-55

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... Niche -- Indentation in a tunnel sidewall that provides a safe haven for authorized personnel working on the right of way to ensure clearance of oncoming vehicle traffic. Non-controlled track -- Track upon which employees, trains and roadway maintenance machines and equipment are permitted to move without receiving authorization from Rail Control Center.
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From page 55...
... Watchperson/lookout -- Employee who has been annually trained and qualified to provide warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on-track equipment. Should be properly equipped to provide visual and auditory warning, with whistle, air horn, white disc, red flag, lantern, or fuse.
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Key Terms

  • light rail
  • traction power
  • control center
  • rail vehicle
  • work crew

  • rail control
  • approaching trains
  • track level
  • block signal
  • worker protection

  • work zone
  • rail vehicles
  • gency friction
  • properly equipped
  • motor vehicles

  • stop signal
  • vehicles move
  • job briefing
  • alarm station
  • prescribed procedures

  • limit sign
  • stop contact
  • opposite direction
  • receiving authorization
  • provide warning

  • physically preventing
  • automatic block
  • accessories designed
  • exclusive track
  • unless track


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