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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Fri Feb 20 17:30:44 2009 I just got word that ATO will start then. I looked out the Butten from the MTA Emp. Web-Site and found the one.BULLETU'J NO.: 39-09 February 18, 2009 TO: ALL EMPLOYEES (ESPECIALLY TRAm OPERATORS) SUBJECT: CANARSIE. LINE -AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION AND ALERTER OPERATION Effective February 24, 2009 Automatic Train Operation (ATO) mode will be implemented on the Canarsie. Line, on R143 train consists designated for ATO operation: Train Operators will operate in ATO mode in accordance with the CBTC Operating Rules and Regulations and CBTC Operating Procedures. All Train Operators are reminded ofCBTC Rule 6.04(a) which states: "6.04(a) A train must not be operated in Automatic Train Operation mode immediately after it has been stopped due to an application of the train's emergency brake system, or when assuming operation ofa train on a storage or relay track, or at a terminal The Train Operator must make all the required brake tests. At the next station stop, select Automatic Train Operation mode ifconditions allow. " Train Operators must not operate in ATO until they have received the "ATO Refresher" critique from a Train Service Supervisor and must adhere to the following procedure: 1. "ATO Available" is displayed on the top left comer of the CBTC Train Operator Display (TOD). 2. Whenever A TO mode is available and conditions allow: a. Train Operators will select ATO mode by lifting the "ATO START" cover on the console and depressing the A TO push button. b. Train Operators must test the Alerter audible warning functionality when ATO mode is initially selected (at the first station stop after leaving a terminal), by allowing the warning to sound for one or two seconds before depressing the Alerter push button. c. If the audible warning fails to sound, immediately operate in Automatic Train Protection Manual (A TPM) mode by moving the Master Controller from the Full Service Brake position and continue operating in ATPM mode. d. All Alerter malfunctions must be reported to the Rail Control Center at the next station and entered on the car defect sheet upon arrival at the terminal BULLETmNO.: 39-09 Page 1 of2 |
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