How should you secure a stalled TRAX train on a track?

How should you secure a stalled TRAX train on a track?

• A. Notify dispatcher, set warning devices, and follow instructions to protect passengers and ensure safe clearance of the track.
• B. Do nothing until told to move.
• C. Evacuate all passengers immediately without contacting dispatcher.
• D. Reroute to another track.

Answer: (A)

When a TRAX train stalls, the priority is to keep people safe by quickly coordinating with control and making the blockage visible. Start by notifying the dispatcher so they can coordinate traffic, bring in any needed support, and give you clear instructions. Then activate the warning devices to alert approaching trains and passengers that the track is blocked. Finally, follow the dispatcher’s directions to protect passengers and arrange safe clearance of the track, which may include evacuating passengers in an organized way if required and coordinating with maintenance crews. Acting without dispatcher guidance, evacuating without authorization, or trying to reroute on your own would create unnecessary risk.

When a TRAX train stalls, the priority is to keep people safe by quickly coordinating with control and making the blockage visible. Start by notifying the dispatcher so they can coordinate traffic, bring in any needed support, and give you clear instructions. Then activate the warning devices to alert approaching trains and passengers that the track is blocked. Finally, follow the dispatcher’s directions to protect passengers and arrange safe clearance of the track, which may include evacuating passengers in an organized way if required and coordinating with maintenance crews. Acting without dispatcher guidance, evacuating without authorization, or trying to reroute on your own would create unnecessary risk.