R160 Posted June 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2009 The Lexington Avenue station on the flooded today starting around 11:00 AM and extending past 2 PM. trains were running slowly between 86th Street and 42nd Street - Grand Central. The water got pretty high. Around 1:30 PM it was just about the same level on the tracks and it got about half way to the tracks on the Bronx-bound side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2009 As long as the water does not get to the mid section of the rail, it's ok. FLOOD CONDITION – PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.56( A condition where water has reached the area above the mid point of the web of the running rail shall constitute a “FLOOD CONDITION”. See illustration 2.56(b)1 Trains may be operated on flooded tracks if the water is below the ball of the running rail but only if the Control Center Desk Superintendent gives permission. They must operate with RESTRICTED SPEED AND EXTREME CAUTION. See illustration 2.56(b)2 2. Mainline tracks When an employee observes a “FLOOD CONDITION,” the employee MUST: • AVOID walking into the flooded area; • IMMEDIATELY report the condition to the Control Center. The Control Center will immediately notify all other Divisions/Departments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted June 20, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 20, 2009 This was ridiculous. The train drivers entered the station and then just stopped like WTF? I have a crappy pic from the other day which I'll post up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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