Inspection Form FOIA Exemption: All (b)(6) Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170501ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 01 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRST SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation EͲLine,Track2

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲRWPͲOBS TRKͲGENͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 0 RecommendedFinding No No RemedialActionRequired1 No No RecommendedReinspection No No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RoadwayWorkerProtection–JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK RWP OBS JobBriefing TRSTUnit#6014 Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee Yes Yes Time No TRSTUnit#6077RWIC/Escort Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, RWPM    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X   

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) GreenbeltStation(E10) CME2Ͳ590+00 HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Description NumberofDefects 0 1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective.   InspectorinChargeͲSignature Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.08 12:51:03 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AlexanderNepa

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 TheTRSTunit6014conductedajobsafetybriefingattheGreenbeltStation.The RecommendedFinding? No  briefingwasfullycompliantwithWMATA’sRoadwayWorker’sProtectionManual RemedialActionRequired? No  (RWPM)requirements.ItincludedWMATAbadgeͲlevelverification,typeof protection,inaccessibletrack(IT),potentialhazards,hotspotsandhospital location.Noexceptionsweretakentothejobsafetybriefing. RecommendedReinspection? No  RemedialAction N/A



ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject TrackGeneralObservation ActivityCode TRK WI PI JobBriefing TRSTUnit#6014 Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee Yes Yes Time No TRSTUnit#6077RWIC/Escort Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRSTͲ1000rev.6    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X    X   

From To Track ChainMarker Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) GreenbeltStation(E10), CME2Ͳ590+00,SafeTrackSurge SafeTrackSurge14 14 HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOteammembersperformedanobservationofcompletedtrackrepairs, NumberofDefects 0 SafeTrackSurge14,betweenGreenbeltStation(E10)andCME2Ͳ590+00. RecommendedFinding? No  NotableObservations: RemedialActionRequired? No  x A5ͲinchengineburnͲtypedefectwasobservedontherunningsurface, leftrail,tracktwo.ThisislistedasagreencolorͲcodeddefectinTRST 1000section5.11.9.(Seeattachedphoto3.) o GreendefectsaremonitoredbyWMATAbutnocorrection isrequired Description x AllswitchtimbersinthediamondareaoftheE10interlockinghad beenreplaced. RecommendedReinspection? No x Manyofthestandard8’6”crosstiesbetweentheareasobservedhad beenreplaced.Insomeinstances,splittinginthewoodwhenlagbolts wereinstalledwasobserved.(Seeattachedphoto1.) x BetweenCM624+50andCM605+00,relayFͲ21fastenershadbeen reinstalledtonewcrossties. x Onseveralofthenewlyinstalledcrossties,thegagespikewasnot drivendowncompletely.(Seeattachedphoto2.)  RemedialAction N/A 

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 Photo1:Newlyinstalledcrosstiesplitwhenlagboltwasinstalled.

 Photo2:Gagespikenotcompletelydrivendown.

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Photo3:FourͲinchrunningsurfaceraildefect.



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 Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170501ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 2017 05 01 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName RTRA SubͲDepartment N/A Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation 

InspectionLocation McPhersonSquareStation(C02)ontheCͲLine

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode RTRAͲGENͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 0 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RailComplianceInspection ActivityCode RTRA GEN OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0600Ͳ Outside Employee N/A No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 1200 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference MSRPHGeneralRules 1.46Ͳ1.52 1.69Ͳ1.84 MetrorailSafetyRules MSRPHOperatingRules andProcedures RelatedRules,SOPs, 3.87 Handbook  Standards,orOther PermanentOrderNo.TͲ 3.119,3.120, 16Ͳ07 3.121,3.121.1,3.79.1, 3.141 SOP#12,15,16,35,45, 50   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective.   InspectorinChargeͲSignature Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.08 12:48:21 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando ChrisDifatta

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Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine 1 Number and/orStation(s) McPhersonSquareStation(C02) McPhersonSquareStation(C02) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A TheFWSOInspectorconductedRailComplianceInspectionsontheCͲLine at NumberofDefects 0 McPhersonSquareStation(C02).TheInspectorobserved18trainsforcompliance RecommendedFinding? No withtheMetrorailSafetyRulesandProceduresHandbook(MSRPH).  RemedialActionRequired? No TheFWSOInspectordidnotobserveanydefectsduringobservations.  OtherNotableObservations:  x TrainHandling: o Operatedto8Ͳcarstationberthingmarkerattheendofthe platform. o Headoutofthewindowwhenstoppingan8carconsist. o Applicationofgoodtrainhandlingwithsmoothstation stops,andsmoothandevenaccelerationanddeceleration.  x StationsandDoors: Description o Verifiedplatformsideofthetrainbystickinghis/herhead outofthecabwindow. RecommendedReinspection? No o Lookedatdoorsonplatformsideoftraintoverifyany activityinfrontofthedoorsfor5secondsbeforeopening thedoors. o Openedthedoorsonthecorrectplatformsideandmade stationannouncements. o Observedtrainloadingwithheadoutsidecabwindowto ensurethatcustomerswerenothitortrappedwithin doors. o Closedthewindowandlookedinthedirectionoftravel beforemovingthetrainforward.     RemedialAction N/A

















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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170503-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 03 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name Car Maintenance Sub- Department Inspection Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Inspection Location New Carrollton Service and Inspection Facility

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code VM-SI-WI Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Shop Observations – New Carrollton Yard Activity Code VM SI PI Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0800- Outside Employee Superintendent Car Inspection Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1200 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference MSRPH General Rules 1.46-1.52, 1.69-1.84 MetroRail Safety Rules MSRPH Operating Rules Related Rules, SOPs, and Procedures OSHA Standard 1926.100 Standards, or Other Handbook 3.87, 3.119, 3.120, 3.121,3.121.1, 3.79.1, (MSRPH) 3.141 SOP# 12

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Vehicles Head Car Number Number of Cars Equipment N/A 1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.10 14:03:42 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tom Wozniak, Chris Difatta

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N/A N/A FWSO inspectors conducted a general observation of shop activities performed by Number of Defects 0 maintenance personnel at the New Carrollton Maintenance Facility. FWSO Recommended Finding? No inspectors noted that all mechanics had the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), proper tooling, current maintenance procedures, bulletins, and engineering Remedial Action Required? No modification instructions (EMIs). Also noted was a positive and cooperative attitude, as well as an enthusiastic willingness to demonstrate their skills. FWSO inspectors observed annual maintenance on four (4) rail cars. Inspection activities were performed in the interior and exterior of each car.

The exterior inspection included a complete underbody inspection, brake check, air pressure component fluid level check, wheel wear inspection, and electrical component inspection. All tests were performed in compliance with WMATA standards and no defects were noted.

A thorough interior inspection was also conducted by the WMATA inspection team. FWSO inspectors observed non-compliant seats being replaced. WMATA Description inspectors also performed inspections of door function and intercom systems. All tests were performed in compliance with WMATA standards and no defects were noted.

Mechanics had easy access to inspection and repair procedures for the car series as well as the appropriate procedures on hand while inspecting each component. The Recommended Reinspection? No procedures are stored and labeled by task number to allow for easy access for mechanics.

There were no defects noted during observation.

Other notable observations:

x FWSO Inspectors observed the use of new securement chocks that will be used at all locations. o These chocks, shown in photo 1 below, are orange to allow for increased visibility. x FWSO inspected shop tools for proper calibration dates. All tools inspected were within calibration limits. x FWSO observed a very neat and orderly shop atmosphere, proper placement of tools, equipment, and shop material were stored in a manner where it did not foul any working track and did not create a tripping hazard for employees. Remedial Action N/A

Photo 1: Vehicle Securement Chock

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170503-WMATA-WP-2 2017 05 03 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name POWR Sub- Department CM Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Inspection Location Braddock Road (C12), track 1 and Braddock Road TPSS (Traction Power Substation)

Inspection Summary

Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TP-RM-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Braddock Road (C12), Pulling two additional Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Activity Code TP RM OBS negative return cables (1000 kcmil, 2 kV) Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0100- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0500 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference ENGINEERING MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS (EMI) FOR JUMPER, EXPANSION, AND TRANSITION POWER CABLES REPLACEMENT SYSTEMWIDE (REVISION 2, SEPTEMBER 16, Related Rules, SOPs, 2016) Standards, or Other

TRACTION POWER DESIGN DRAWING (DD-TP-SSI-013, REVISION 0, AUGUST 2001)

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.10 07:19:10 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tino Sahoo

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Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X

Chain Marker From To Line(s) C-Line Track Number 1 and/or Station(s) CM 523+00 CM 523+00 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment Negative return cables (1000 kcmil, 2 kV) N/A N/A FWSO Inspectors observed WMATA's power department and electrical contractors Number of Defects 0 performing the task of pulling two additional negative return cables from Braddock Recommended Finding? No Road TPSS (which is adjacent to trackside to a trackside impedance bond). Pulling of cables was done via a tugger. Total distance for pulling each cable is 220 feet. Remedial Action Required? No Additional negative return cables were installed to support the upgrade to 100% 7000 series 8-car trains.

Description During the inspection, the FWSO Inspectors observed the contractor pulling and installing negative return cables. This operation was conducted per the Engineering Recommended Reinspection? No Modification Instruction (EMI) - originally issued on September 16, 2016 - for jumper, expansion, and transition power cable replacement system wide.

The FWSO Inspector and WMATA personnel did not note any defects during the replacement process. Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170506-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 06 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name POWR Sub- Department CBL. IN. Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Inspection Location Bethesda (A09) to Tenleytown-AU (A07) track 2; Tenleytown-AU (A07) Station Platform

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TP-AMF-OBS TP-WI-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 3 Recommended Finding No Yes Remedial Action Required1 No Yes Recommended Reinspection No Yes Activity Summaries Tenleytown-AU (A07) Advance Mobile Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Activity Code TP AMF OBS Flagger (AMF) Observation Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0900- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1330 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference WMATA PERMANENT ORDER R-17- Related Rules, SOPs, 03 ADVANCED MOBILE FLAGGER Standards, or Other (FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2017)

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X

Chain Marker From To Line(s) A-Line Track Number N/A and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Description The job safety briefing was comprehensive. The hot spots, hazards, clearance areas, Number of Defects 0 1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.16 13:48:41 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tino Sahoo

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communication, and Roadway Access Guide were used as part of the discussion. No Recommended Finding? No exceptions were taken to the job safety briefing. Remedial Action Required? No

The FWSO Inspector observed the Advance Mobile Flagger (AMF) perform his duties to notify Class I/Class II vehicle operators that a mobile work crew was on the tracks ahead of them per Permanent Order R-17-03. This order was issued on April 28, 2017. The AMF had the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) required in addition to a flashing amber lantern, orange flag (18” x 18”), radio, air horn, and whistle. The AMF read from a script card to alert train operators about a mobile work crew ahead, speed stipulations, blasting of mainline horn requirements, and Recommended Reinspection? No following the mobile work crew’s roadway worker in charge’s (RWIC’s) hand signals. No issues/concerns or exceptions were taken to the AMF performing his duties.

The FWSO Inspector did not note any defects.

Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Walking Observation (Cable Inspection) Activity Code TP WI OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0900- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1330 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK Related Rules, SOPs, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Standards, or Other MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017)

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X

Chain Marker From To Line(s) A-Line Track Number track 2 and/or Station(s) Bethesda (A09) Friendship Heights (A08) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Daily cable inspections are part of the holistic approach WMATA has instituted to Number of Defects 3 prevent cable fires and arcing incidents. The pictures taken and issues noted were Description Recommended Finding? Yes Remedial Action Required? Yes

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entered into a database for nighttime cable repair crews to fix.

The following new defects were observed and were not in compliance with TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017). There were no color-coded conditions noted:

x TRK 2 CM 325+00 – Mud and standing water surrounding power conduit stub- ups, orange boots, and 3rd rail post insulators. (See Figure 1.) x TRK 2 CM 304+00 - Mud and standing water surrounding power conduit stub- ups, orange boots, and 3rd rail post insulators. (See Figure 2.) x TRK 2 CM 382+00 to TRK 2 CM 303+00 – Scuppers, inlets, and catch basin approaches were obstructed with mud or debris.

Other Notable Observations:

x TRK 2 CM 382+00 to TRK 2 CM 380+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail and 3rd rail insulators x TRK 2 CM 376+00 to TRK 2 CM 374+00 – Re-lamping and cleaning of lens of tunnel light fixtures x TRK 2 CM 371+50 – Mud and standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 360+30 - Mud and standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 358+50 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 356+00 – Water leaking from tunnel wall Recommended Reinspection? Yes x TRK 2 CM 352+80 to TRK 2 CM 352+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 351+90 to TRK 2 CM 350+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 348+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 348+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 345+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 344+60 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 342+50 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 341+90 – Water leaking from tunnel ceiling x TRK 2 CM 341+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 340+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 339+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 336+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 326+00 – Missing 3rd rail cover board x TRK 2 CM 325+00 – Missing 3rd rail cover board x TRK 2 CM 323+00 to TRK 2 CM 322+00 – Standing water by 3rd rail post insulators x TRK 2 CM 305+74 – Missing 3rd rail cover board on end approach

FWSO will follow up to confirm the conclusion of the work once the cable and tunnel issues have been corrected. To achieve compliance with WMATA’s requirements: x WMATA must remove mud and water surrounding power conduit stub-ups, orange boots, and 3rd rail post insulators. They must also mitigate water intrusion. (TRK 2 CM 325+00) Remedial Action x WMATA must remove mud and water surrounding power conduit stub-ups, orange boots, and 3rd rail post insulators. They must also mitigate water intrusion. (TRK 2 CM 304+00) x WMATA must clean all scuppers, inlets, and catch basin approaches so accumulated water can be drained as designed. (TRK 2 CM 382+00 to TRK 2 CM 303+00)

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FIGURE 1 - TRK 2 CM 325+00 – MUD AND STANDING WATER SURROUNDING POWER CONDUIT STUB-UPS, ORANGE BOOTS, AND 3RD RAIL POST INSULATORS

FIGURE 2 - TRK 2 CM 304+00 – MUD AND STANDING WATER SURROUNDING POWER CONDUIT STUB-UPS, ORANGE BOOTS, AND 3RD RAIL POST INSULATORS

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170508-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 08 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name RTRA Sub- Department N/A Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department

Contact Information

Inspection Location New Carrollton Rail Facility

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code RTRA-GEN-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Rules Compliance Observation Activity Code RTRA GEN OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0800- Outside Employee No Yes Time No Patrick Dixon Inspector? Conducted 1200 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference MSRPH General Rules 1.46-1.52 1.69-1.84 MetroRail Safety Rules MSRPH Operating Rules and Procedures Handbook 3.87 Related Rules, SOPs, 3.119, 3.120, Standards, or Other 3.121,3.121.1, 3.79.1, 3.141 SOP# 12, 15, 16, 35, 45, 50

Main RTA FTA Inspection Location Yard Station OCC Track Type At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.16 13:51:02 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Chris Difatta

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x x

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) Orange N/A Number and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A The FWSO Inspectors conducted a rail yard inspection at the New Carrollton Rail Number of Defects 0 Yard. During the inspection, the FWSO inspectors observed daily put-ins, radio Recommended Finding? No procedures and safety stops on six train sets. Remedial Action Required? No Yard Observations:

x Daily Put-ins: o An FWSO Inspector positioned himself in the interlocking operator’s control tower and observed daily put-ins. A total of six train sets arrived into the yard for layover. No exceptions were taken.

Description x Radio Procedures: o An FWSO inspector observed compliant radio communication with regards to the “over and out” requirements and positive Recommended Reinspection? No “word for word” repeat back.

x Safety Stops: o Observations on six trains arriving at the facility were observed for proper safety stops. All were compliant with Operating Rule 3.89.

No exceptions were taken during observation.

Remedial Action N/A

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Inspection Location Brentwood Service and Inspection Facility

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code VM-SI-WI Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Shop Observations – Brentwood Yard Activity Code VM SI PI Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0800- Outside Employee Superintendent Car Inspection Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1200 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference MSRPH General Rules 1.46-1.52, 1.69-1.84 MetroRail Safety Rules MSRPH Operating Rules Related Rules, SOPs, and Procedures OSHA Standard 1926.100 Standards, or Other Handbook 3.87, 3.119, 3.120, 3.121,3.121.1, 3.79.1, (MSRPH) 3.141 SOP# 12

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/or Station(s) N/A N/A 1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.16 13:53:34 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tom Wozniak, Chris Difatta

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Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Number of Defects 0 FWSO Inspectors conducted a general observation of shop activities performed by Recommended Finding? No maintenance personnel at the Brentwood Maintenance Facility. FWSO Inspectors noted that all mechanics had the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), Remedial Action Required? No proper tooling, current maintenance procedures, bulletins, and engineering modification instructions (EMIs). Also noted was an extremely positive and cooperative attitude, as well as an enthusiastic willingness to demonstrate their skills.

FWSO Inspectors observed inspection activities performed in the interior and exterior of each car. The inspectors observed annual maintenance on two 7K series transit vehicles. This maintenance included a complete underbody inspection. This Description involved checking brakes, fluid levels air pressure components, wheels and all electricial functions. A thorough interior inspection was also conducted. The inspectors observed noncompliant seats being replaced, as well as an inspection of proper door function and intercom systems. Mechanics had easy access to inspection and repair procedures for the car series as well as the appropriate procedures on hand while inspecting each component. The procedures are stored Recommended Reinspection? No and labeled by task number.

There were no defects noted during observation.

Other notable observations:

x FWSO Inspectors examined shop tools for proper calibration dates. x FWSO Inspectors observed a very neat and orderly shop atmosphere which involved proper placement of tools, equipment and shop material. They were stored in a manner which it did not foul any working track nor create a tripping hazard for employees.

Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170510-WMATA-AD-1 2017 05 10 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name TRST Sub- Department Maintenance Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Forest Glen Station (B09) Inspection Location Ballston Station (K04) Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRST-RWP-OBS TRST-RWP-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 1 0 Recommended Finding No No Remedial Action Required1 Yes No Recommended Reinspection No No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Advanced Mobile Flagman – Observations Activity Code TRST RWP OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief Outside Employee N/A N/A No Time 1110am No Inspector? Conducted Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, Permanent Order R-17-03 AMF Standards, or Other T-16-07 rev. 1 Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) B-Line 2 Number and/or Station(s) B09 B08 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A 7127 8 Observations: Number of Defects 1 Description Recommended Finding? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Digitally signed by AMBUR I DALEY

Inspector in Charge - Signature DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FMCSAHQ, Date AMBUR I DALEY ou=DOT Headquarters, cn=AMBUR I DALEY Date: 2017.05.16 09:55:06 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Ambur Daley Ambur Daley, Robert Maniuszko

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x The Forest Glen Advanced Mobile Flagger (AMF) and the Train Remedial Action Required? Yes Operator (TO) of Lead Car 7127 were observed at approximately 1110 hrs. x The AMF was not holding the orange flag. The flag was leaning against the wall. x The Amber Flashing Lantern/E-Flare was placed as required. x The AMF engaged in casual conversation with the TO. The script was not used until the FTA Inspector was observed. x The TO did not sound two short bursts of her mainline horn when she observed the AMF Recommended Reinspection? Yes x The TO did not sound short bursts of the mainline horn when leaving the station until the mobile work crew was observed x The TO did not sound the mainline horn when exiting the portal x The TO did not reduce speed to one-half of regulated speed x The TO did not sound two short blasts when she observed the Mobile Work crew x The TO did slow the train, once she observed the Mobile Work Crew, to 10 mph as required by T-16-07 rev. 1. Remedial Action WMATA must follow-up with the Advanced Mobile Flagger (AMF) and the Train Operator (TO) to ensure future compliance with R-17-03.

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Advanced Mobile Flagman – Observations Activity Code TRST RWP OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief Outside Employee N/A N/A No Time 1230pm No Inspector? Conducted Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, Permanent Order R-17-03 AMF Standards, or Other T-16-07 rev.1 Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) K-Line 2 Number and/or Station(s) K04 Ballston K05 East Falls Church Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A 2023 8 The FWSO inspector performed an anonymous observation of the new Advanced Number of Defects 0 Mobile Flagger (AMF) procedure. The AMF and Train Operator (TO) were in Recommended Finding? No Description complete compliance with the requirements of R-17-03. No exceptions were taken Remedial Action Required? No Recommended Reinspection? No Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170510-WMATA-AD-2 2017 05 10 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency TRST Structures Rail Agency Name Sub- Department Authority Department PLNT Station Rehab Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Forest Glen (B09) Inspection Location Union Station (B03) Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRK-GEN-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 Yes Recommended Reinspection Yes Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Forest Glen – General Observation Platforms Activity Code TRK GEN OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0900 – Outside Employee N/A N/A N/A Time No Inspector? Conducted 1000 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, TRST1000 Section 13 Standards, or Other

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) B-Line 2 Number and/or Station(s) B2 CM546+30 B2 CM546+50 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A

Description Observation: Number of Defects 0 Recommended Finding? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Digitally signed by AMBUR I DALEY Inspector in Charge - Signature AMBUR I DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, Date ou=FMCSAHQ, ou=DOT Headquarters, cn=AMBUR I DALEY Inspector in Charge – Name InspectionDALEY Team Date: 2017.05.16 11:58:03 -04'00' Ambur Daley Ambur Daley, Robert Maniuszko

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At the outbound end of Track #2 there is a water leak from the tunnel ceiling. The Remedial Action Required? Yes leaking water is dropping on top of the third rail cover board. The insulator located approximately 3-feet from this spot is melted to the ground. The third rail is not supported in this section. (See Photos below). Since there is only one (1) Recommended Reinspection? Yes defective insulator assembly the TRST 1000 does not require a speed restriction for this condition. Remedial Action WMATA must inspect the area noted above.

Observation – Four (4) JLG Lifts on Inbound End of Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Activity Code TRK GEN OBS the platform at Union Station Job Briefing 1145am Accompanied Out Brief Outside Employee N/A N/A Yes Time - No Inspector? Conducted Shift Name/Title 1210pm Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH Rule 4.3 Standards, or Other

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) B-Line Number and/or Station(s) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A General Observations: Number of Defects 0 x FWSO team noted that there were four (4) JLG Lifts stored on the Recommended Finding? No inbound side of Union Station Platform. x The team found one of the lifts with Power still applied. Remedial Action Required? No x The team also found one of the lifts with a tie wrap secured around the E-Stop button. x Photos (See below) were sent to the Deputy Chief of Investigations within SAFE for follow-up. He took immediate action. x An onsite PLNT manager reported to the area and reported that: Description o The emergency off switch was pulled out and was in the “on” position. He corrected the condition and notified TRST of the issue. Recommended Reinspection? No o The manager did see the tie wrap but found that the E-Stop button operated as designed. PLNT management will inquire with the Station Rehab crew as to the tie-wrap. If there is a reason that it was placed the equipment will be repaired as required. o The manager found no other unsafe conditions with the remaining lifts. Remedial Action N/A

Photos:

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Figure 1 - Melted insulator - bottom right of photo shows water dripping into accumulated water

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Figure 2 - Water leaking down above light fixture. Small white dots above the right end of the light fixture is water dripping

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Figure 3 - JLG Lift - E-Stop Button - Tie-Wrap around button

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Figure 4 - JLG Lift - Power was left on

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170510ͲWMATAͲTWͲ1 2017 05 10 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName CarMaintenance SubͲDepartment Inspection Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation BrentwoodRailYard(B99)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode VMͲSIͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 0 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject ShopObservations–BrentwoodRailYard(B99) ActivityCode VM SI OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0800Ͳ Outside Employee N/A No Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1100 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, N/A N/A N/A  Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/orStation(s) N/A N/A HeadCarNumber NumberofCars 5088Ͳ89 Vehicles Equipment N/A 3056Ͳ57 6 6182Ͳ83 Description FWSOInspectorsobservedthreerailvehiclesundergoinglongͲtermmaintenance NumberofDefects 0 projectsattheBrentwoodRailYard.Railvehicles5088Ͳ89and3056Ͳ57were  RecommendedFinding? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Digitally signed by Thomas Wozniak Date DN: cn=Thomas Wozniak, o=FRA, ou=DOT, [email protected], c=US Thomas Wozniak Date: 2017.05.16 13:23:37 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam TomWozniak TomWozniak,BillHultsch

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 undergoingcarpetandflooringreplacement. Allemployeeswerewearingthe RemedialActionRequired? No  requiredpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)andallworkwasbeingperformed  inaccordancewithWMATAstandards.Nodefectswereobservedduringthe  replacementprocessforeithertrainset.    FWSOInspectorsalsoobservedworkperformedonvehicle6182Ͳ83,whichwas  beingmodifiedforuseasa“moneytrain”tocollectrevenue.Allemployeeswere  wearingtherequiredPPE,andallworkwasbeingperformedinaccordancewith  WMATAstandards.Nodefectswereobservedduringthemodificationprocess.    FWSOinspectorsalsoobservedmodificationsbeingmadetoreͲrailingequipment RecommendedReinspection? No  foruseonthe7000seriesrailcars.Engineeringreviewofthemodificationsis  pending.Nodefectswereobservedduringthemodificationprocess.  Finally,FWSOinspectorswalkedtheshoparea.Inspectorsobservedtheproper placementoftools,equipment,andshopmaterialwhichwasstoredinamanner whereitdidnotfoulanyworkingtracknorcreateatrippinghazardfor employees.Additionally,theshopfloorwascleanandfreeofslipandfallhazards.  Nodefectswereobservedduringtheinspections. RemedialAction N/A

















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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170510-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 10 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name POWR Sub- Department CBL. IN. Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Inspection Location East Falls Church (K05) to Ballston-MU (K04) track 2;

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TP-FT-OBS TP-WI-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 4 Recommended Finding No Yes Remedial Action Required1 No Yes Recommended Reinspection No Yes Activity Summaries Walking Observation (Mobile Work Crew Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Activity Code TP FT OBS Requesting Foul Time) Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference WMATA PERMANENT ORDER R-17- Related Rules, SOPs, 02 GRANTING FOUL TIME (FRIDAY Standards, or Other APRIL 28, 2017)

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X X From To track Chain Marker Line(s) K-Line Track Number 2 and/or Station(s) CM 355+00 (Blind Spot) CM 328+00 (Blind Spot) CM 315+00 (Portal) CM 308+00 (Portal) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.23 11:30:33 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tino Sahoo

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The job safety briefing was comprehensive. The hot spots, hazards, clearance areas, Number of Defects 0 communication, and Roadway Access Guide were used as part of the discussion. No Recommended Finding? No exceptions were taken. Remedial Action Required? No The FWSO Inspector observed the WMATA roadway worker in charge (RWIC) request foul time for two “hot spots” encountered during the mobile work crew’s cable inspection walk. One hundred percent repeat back did occur on radio Description communication between the RWIC and the Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC). The RWIC relinquished foul time once the mobile work crew completely walked through the “hot spots.” No issues/concerns or exceptions taken to RWIC Recommended Reinspection? No performing his duties.

The FWSO Inspector did not note any defects.

Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Walking Observation (Cable Inspection) Activity Code TP WI OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK MAINTENANCE

AND INSPECTION MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017) TRACTION POWER DESIGN Related Rules, SOPs, DRAWING (DD-TP-SSI-013, Standards, or Other REVISION 0, AUGUST 2001) ENGINEERING MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS (EMI) FOR JUMPER, EXPANSION, AND TRANSITION

POWER CABLES REPLACEMENT SYSTEMWIDE (REVISION 2, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016) Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X X

track Chain Marker From To Line(s) K-Line Track Number 2 and/or Station(s) East Falls Church (K05) Ballston-MU (K04) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Daily cable inspections are part of the holistic approach WMATA has instituted to Number of Defects 4 prevent cable fires and arcing incidents. The pictures taken and issues noted were Description Recommended Finding? Yes Remedial Action Required? Yes

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entered into a database for nighttime cable repair crews to fix.

The following new defects were observed, and there were no color-coded conditions noted:

x TRK 2 CM 406+00 – Relay rail too close to 3rd rail1 (See Figure 1) x TRK 2 CM 392+00 – Expansion cables on field side of 3rd rail3 (See Figure 2) x TRK 2 CM 361+00 – Power conduit stub-up missing heat shrink2 (See Figure 3) x TRK 2 CM 319+00 – Negative return cable conduit stub-up in power duct bank missing OZ Gedney bushing2 (See Figure 4) ______͒ 1 The above defects should be compliant with: TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017).

2 The above defects should be compliant with: TRACTION POWER DESIGN DRAWING (DD-TP-SSI-013, REVISION 0, AUGUST 2001) detail “Cable Connector Assembly.

3 The above defects should be compliant with: ENGINEERING MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS (EMI) FOR JUMPER, EXPANSION, AND TRANSITION POWER CABLES REPLACEMENT SYSTEMWIDE (REVISION 2, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016).

Other Notable Observations:

x TRK 2 CM 406+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast. Recommended Reinspection? Yes x TRK 2 CM 405+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast; Kindorf channel and cable clamps used to stand cables off the ground in vertical position in relation to the ballast. x TRK 2 CM 403+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast. x TRK 2 CM 402+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast x TRK 2 CM 392+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast; missing 3rd rail coverboard. One fiberglass cable clamp broken. x TRK 2 CM 382+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing; broken cable clamp. x TRK 1 CM 382+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 377+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 372+00 – 3rd rail cover board missing; one cable clamp was broken. x TRK 2 CM 366+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 365+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 361+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 355+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 350+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. x TRK 2 CM 340+00 – 3rd rail cover board was missing. cables were lying on the ballast. x TRK 2 CM 330+00 – Cables were lying on the ballast. Cables entering gauge side of 3rd rail and need to be moved. x TRK 2 CM 320+00 – There were broken Kindorf straps on cable clamps used to stand cables off the ground. x TRK 2 CM 300+00 – There was a cable pigtail lying on the ground. x TRK 2 CM 284+00 – There were jumper cables lying on the concrete deck. Trash and debris was observed surrounding the cables.

To achieve compliance with WMATA’s requirements: x WMATA must remove relay rail (TRK 2, CM 406+00). Remedial Action x WMATA must move expansion cables to field side of 3rd rail (TRK 2, CM 392+00). x WMATA must install heat shrink on conduit stub-up (TRK 2, CM 361+00). x WMATA must install OZ Gedney bushing in conduit stub-up for negative return cable (TRK 2, CM 319+00).

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FIGURE 1 - TRK 2 CM 406+00 – RELAY RAIL TOO CLOSE TO 3RD RAIL. FIGURE 2 - TRK 2 CM 392+00 – EXPANSION CABLES ON FIELD SIDE OF 3RD RAIL.

FIGURE 4 - TRK 2 CM 319+00 – NEGATIVE RETURN CABLE CONDUIT STUB-UP IN POWER DUCT BANK MISSING OZ GEDNEY BUSHING.

FIGURE 3 - TRK 2 CM 361+00 – POWER CONDUIT STUB-UP MISSING HEAT SHRINK.

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170511ͲWMATAͲTWͲ1 2017 05 11 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency CarMaintenance RailAgencyName SubͲDepartment Inspection Authority(WMATA) Department (CMNT) Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation LargoTailTrack(G98)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode VMͲSIͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 0 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries ShopObservations–LargoTailTracksLight InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject ActivityCode VM SI OBS InspectionFacility(G98) JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0800Ͳ Outside Employee N/A No No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1000 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, N/A N/A N/A  Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/orStation(s) N/A N/A HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment Carbody/truckhoistwheelchocks N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsperformedaninspectionattheLargoTailTrack.Thislocation, Description NumberofDefects 0 locatedattheendoftheGͲLine,isnotafullserviceandinspectionfacility(like RecommendedFinding? No  otherrailyards)andisonlyusedtoperformlightinspectionandDailySafety  RemedialActionRequired? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Digitally signed by Thomas Wozniak Date DN: cn=Thomas Wozniak, o=FRA, ou=DOT, [email protected], c=US Thomas Wozniak Date: 2017.05.16 14:06:49 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam TomWozniak TomWozniak,BillHultsch

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 Tests(DSTs).FWSOInspectorsperformedaninspectionofthree ofthetracks.  Theyalsoperformedaninspectionoftheattendantsuitabilitytoproperly  performlightinspectionsandDSTsintheabsenceofafullserviceandinspection  facility.   RecommendedReinspection? No  Nodefectswereobservedduringtheinspection.     RemedialAction N/A

















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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170511-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 11 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name RTRA Sub- Department ROCC Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department

Contact Information

Inspection Location Rail Operations Control Center

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code RTRA-RC-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject ROCC Rules Compliance Observation Activity Code RTRA RC OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0900- Outside Employee No No No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1500 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference MetroRail Safety Rules and Procedures MSRPH General Rules Related Rules, SOPs, Handbook 1.79 Standards, or Other Permanent Order No. T- 16-10, No. R-17-03, No. R-17-02

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office

Inspection Location Track Type x x

Line(s) Track Chain Marker From To N/A N/A Number and/or Station(s)

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. WINSLOW L. POWELL POWELL Date: 2017.05.16 15:31:56 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Chris Difatta

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Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Number of Defects 0 The FWSO Inspector conducted Rules Compliance Observations at the Rail Recommended Finding? No Operations Control Center (ROCC). The inspector observed activities on Ops Console 2 for compliance with WMATA’S Metrorail Safety Rules and Remedial Action Required? No Procedures Handbook.

The FWSO Inspector observed the rail traffic controllers (RTC) during each radio broadcast; all of which were compliant. The RTC ensured each unit or operator repeated back each clearance or operating instruction with 100 percent word-for-word read back, as required. There were no defects observed with this finding. The RTC acknowledged all radio requests as, “That is a good copy,” and turned over or closed each transmission with “over” and “out” until the communication was concluded.

Per policy, RTCs must conduct hourly radio broadcasts that include a full read out of roadway protections (if applicable), time confirmation, rule of the day, Description cardinal rule 1.79, and all operational anomalies in place. RTCs must also broadcast roadway worker protection (RWP) personnel protection announcements every 20 minutes. The required hourly broadcasts were Recommended Reinspection? No observed every hour, and the RWP personnel protection announcements were observed every 20 minutes. RTCs also maintained a written log of all personnel on the roadway and recorded all call-on/call-off times.

No defects were noted during this observation.

Other Notable Observations:

FWSO Inspector observed the Foul Time requests for eight work groups. All requests were compliant with Permanent Order No. R-17-02 (Granting Foul Time) and Permanent Order No. R-17-03 (Advanced Mobile Flagger).

Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170513-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 13 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name TRST Sub- Department Production Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department

Contact Information

Inspection Location Surge 14 – Greenbelt (E10) – College Park (E09)

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRK-RWP-OBS TRK-GEN-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 0 Recommended Finding No No Remedial Action Required1 No No Recommended Reinspection No No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Job Safety Briefing and Work Zone Setup Activity Code TRK RWP OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0630 – Outside Employee Unit # 6031 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 1030 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH SOP #30 Standards, or Other TRST 1000 Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X

From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) E-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) E1 CM662+00 E1 CM551+06 E2 CM551+06 E2 CM662+00 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A No issues or concerns were observed with the job safety briefing. Number of Defects 0 Description x Safety Discussion pertained to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) #30 Recommended Finding? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.16 15:43:39 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Robert Maniuszko

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(Speed Restrictions), specifically: Remedial Action Required? No o 30.2.2 – A speed restriction must be applied to ensure the safe passage of trains over a segment of track(s) where normal operating speeds are unsafe to equipment, personnel or customers. o 30.2.3 – A speed restriction may be established to protect personnel on the wayside. o 30.2.4 – Any employee can request a speed restriction or have trains stopped if an unsafe condition is found that would be hazardous for the safe passage of trains. x The Red Tag is held by Mobile Command #2017120512A. x Unit 6031 provided the briefing. Recommended Reinspection? No x Roadway maintenance machines in the work zone appeared to move at 5 mph or less.

Work Zone Setup: x The work zone setup at the College Park end was at CM551+56. x Work mats were at CM551+06. x Inaccessible track was set up using crossties chained to the rail with shunts, e-flares and large red flags mounted in orange construction cones. Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Track – General Observations Activity Code TRK GEN OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0630 – Outside Employee Unit # 6031 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 1030 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH Standards, or Other TRST 1000 Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X

From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) E-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) E1 CM662+00 E1 CM551+06 E2 CM551+06 E2 CM662+00 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A The following was observed on this final walk through: Number of Defects 0 x There are no concerns with the work that has been done. Recommended Finding? No x WMATA track and structures (TRST) plans to give the tracks to the Remedial Action Required? No automatic train control (ATC) team this evening. x The ATC team will reconnect the circuits and restore operational systems, as required.

Observations: Description x Numerous crossties have been replaced. x Ballast has been replaced, added, and regulated as needed. x Third rail expansion joint cables are now “huck-bolted” to the third rail. Recommended Reinspection? No x Third rail expansion cables have been replaced and are secured to fiberglass kindorf. x Crossties have been replaced in the E10 interlocking. Fasteners appear to be tight and secure. x Fasteners and tie plates have been replaced. In a few areas, a new tie plate was observed that appears to be thicker than the original Pandrol

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plates. The crossties are set slightly lower than the ties with the Pandrol plates. This is not a concern, just an observation. x Third rail Insulators were replaced. The shims used under the new insulators are approximately ½” thick. This is an observation, not a concern. x The emergency trip station (ETS) boxes appear to have been serviced. x Several rail defects were cut out and replaced with 39-foot plugs. The plugs were welded in place. x Joint bars were eliminated and the rails are now welded. x Signal lamps have been changed to LED lights. They appear to be brighter. x A Quality Control Team was assigned in the area to rectify any open punch list items. x Any items that were tagged with orange paint were being addressed.

The FWSO Inspector did not note any defects.

Remedial Action N/A

Photos:

Figure 1 - Third rail jumper cables bolted to third rail.

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Contact Information

Inspection Location White Flint (A12) to Rockville (A14)

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRK-JSB-OBS TRK-RWP-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 1 3 Recommended Finding No No Remedial Action Required1 No No Recommended Reinspection No No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Job Safety Briefing Activity Code TRK JSB OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000 Outside Employee TRST Unit 6144 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1430 Shift Name/Title Related Reports 20161109-WMATA-AD-2 Related CAPS / Findings Remedial Action 1023 Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference P.O. R-17-03, Foul Time Protection Related Rules, SOPs, RWPM P.O T-16-10 Radio Communication Standards, or Other P.O. R-17-02 Advance Mobile Flag

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X X X Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) A-Line track 1 Number and/or Station(s) White Flint (A12) Rockville (A14) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A A job safety briefing was performed at White Flint Station (A12) by TRST Unit 6144, Number of Defects 1 Description which also acted as the roadway worker in charge (RWIC). The briefing was partially Recommended Finding? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective.

Inspector in Charge - Signature Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL Date DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.24 12:15:14 -04'00'

Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Alexander Nepa

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compliant with the WMATA Roadway Worker’s Protection Manual (RWPM) Remedial Action Required? No requirements. It included WMATA badge-level verification, type of protection, and train approach warning (TAW). It did not include hot spots, locations, as well as locations of hospitals.

The FWSO Inspector noted the following defects: Recommended Reinspection? No x The job safety briefing omitted the location of hot spot locations and the closest hospital location. RWPM Pages 13 and 14.

Remedial actions for this defect was previously issued in FWSO report 20161109- WMATA-AD-2. Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Rules Compliance Inspection Activity Code TRK RC OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000 Outside Employee TRST Unit 6144 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1430 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference P.O. R-17-03, Foul Time Protection Related Rules, SOPs, RWPM P.O T-16-10 Radio Communication Standards, or Other P.O. T-16-10 Advance Mobile Flag

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Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) A-Line track 1 Number and/or Station(s) White Flint (A12) Rockville (A14) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSO inspectors observed WMATA employees understanding of and compliance with Number of Defects 3 the recent Permanent Orders, R-17-02 – use of foul time protection, T-16-10 – radio Recommended Finding? Yes communication protocol, and R-17-03 – advance mobile flagmen (AMF). The work group consisted of a RWIC, an advance watchman, an AMF, as well as a contractor Remedial Action Required? Yes performing the actual track inspection.

During the AMF observation at Rockville Station (A14), the individual in charge was fully compliant. He had in his possession a yellow lantern, orange flag, whistle and air horn. He stopped every train and transmitted from the script, as directed, instructions to the train operators.

During the AMF observation at Rockville Station, thirteen trains were given Permanent Order (P.O.) R-17-03 instructions.

Description The FWSO Inspector noted the following non-color-coded defects: x Train number seven, lead car number 7242 arriving at Rockville at 1317: Recommended Reinspection? Yes The operator did not sound the horn acknowledging the AMF when approaching the station. Defect associated with Class I/Class II Vehicle Operator Procedures, Item 1 of P.O. R-17-03. x Train number 12, lead car number 7218 arriving Rockville at 1333: The operator did not sound the horn when entering the station. This train operator admitted that he did not attend the class and was unfamiliar with the permanent order. Defect associated with Class I/Class II Vehicle Operator Procedures, Item 1 of P.O. R-17-03. x On several occasions when communicating with the Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC), the RWIC failed to use the appropriate alphanumeric language, as required in P.O. T-16-10. Defect associated with P.O. T-16-10 and MSRPH Rule 1.79. Remedial Action To achieve compliance with WMATA’s requirements:

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x WMATA must comply with Permanent Order R-17-03. x WMATA must comply with MSRPH Rule 1.79.

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170517-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 17 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name RTRA Sub- Department ROCC Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

Rail Agency Department

Contact Information

Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Inspection Location 3500 Pennsy Drive Landover, MD 20785 Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code RTRA-RC-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject ROCC Rules Compliance Observation Activity Code RTRA RC OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0900- Outside Employee No No No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title Safety Management Inspection Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Required Actions: R-1-6-a, R-1-6-b (SMI), Final Report, June 17, 2015 Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference MetroRail Safety Rules and Procedures Section 1 – General Rules Related Rules, SOPs, Handbook (MSRPH); and (Radio Usage and Standards, or Other Permanent Orders: Operation): No. T-16-10, No. R-17-03, Rules 1.69 – 1.88 & No. R-17-02

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Inspection Location Track Type X x

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.26 09:19:07 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Chris Difatta, Tamara Powell

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Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/or Station(s) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Number of Defects 0 The FWSO Inspectors conducted Rules Compliance Observations at the Rail Recommended Finding? No Operations Control Center (ROCC). The inspector observed activities on Ops Console 3 for compliance with the Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Remedial Action Required? No Handbook (MSRPH).

x Radio Usage, MSRPH General Rules 1.69 – 1.88; Permanent Order No. T-16-10; ¾ The FWSO Inspector observed the rail traffic controllers (RTC) during each radio broadcast; all of which were compliant. There were no defects observed with this finding. The RTC acknowledged all radio requests as: “That is a good copy,” and turned over or closed each transmission with “over” and “out” until the communication was concluded.

x SMI - R-1-6-a: “WMATA must establish and enforce a proper protocol for language and terminology that is used over the radio – to include 100 percent word-for-word read-back for safety-related instructions and unusual train movements.” ¾ The RTC ensured each unit or operator repeated back each instruction, clearance or operating instruction, with 100 percent word-for-word read back, as required.

x SMI - R-1-6-b: “As part of the radio protocol required in R-1-6-a, WMATA must establish an approach for communicating and managing all speed restrictions that required two-way communication between the ROCC and train operator and takes full advantage of available electronic AIM system features.” ¾ Per policy, RTCs must conduct hourly radio broadcasts that include a full readout of roadway protections (if applicable), time confirmation, rule of the day, cardinal rule 1.79, and all operational anomalies in place. RTCs must also broadcast roadway worker protection (RWP) personnel Description protection announcements every 20 minutes. The required hourly broadcasts were observed every hour, and the roadway personnel protection announcements were observed every 20 minutes. RTCs also Recommended Reinspection? No maintained a written log of all personnel on the roadway and recorded all call-on/call-off times.

The FWSO Inspector did not note any defects.

Other Notable Observations:

x New Permanent Orders: No. R-17-03 & No. R-17-02 The FWSO Inspector observed the foul time requests for seven work groups. All requests were compliant with Permanent Order No. R-17-02 (granting foul time) and Permanent Order No. R-17-03 (Advanced Mobile Flagger). ¾ All personnel followed radio protocol when they called on/off over the radio; including proper identification or self and work crew, location of foul time request (station or chain marker), and reason for request. ¾ RTC established red signals and “prohibit exits,” as well as human form, via the AIM. ¾ RTC required 100% and word-for-word repeat backs, ensuring the track units were in receipt of and repeated back full instructions and clearance. ¾ RTC contacted trains in the vicinity regarding the foul time request and the location of personnel, as applicable. ¾ RTC ensured that an AMF was assigned to each crew and positioned in proper location/place to warn trains on approach to work/walk zones. ¾ RTC documented call on/off times. ¾ RTC completed relevant checklists, confirming compliance of permanent orders.

Remedial Action N/A

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Inspection Location Rhode Island (B04) Traction Power Substation (TPSS)

Inspection Summary

Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TP-JSB-OBS TP-RM-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 0 Recommended Finding No No Remedial Action Required1 No No Recommended Reinspection No Yes Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Rhode Island (B04) – Safety Briefing Activity Code TP JSB OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0100- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0500 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, RWPM Standards, or Other

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) B-Line N/A Number and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSO personnel received a job safety briefing from the WMATA roadway worker in Number of Defects 0 Description charge (RWIC). All personal protective equipment (PPE) and roadway worker Recommended Finding? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.26 07:35:03 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tino Sahoo

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protection (RWP) IDs were checked and the working limits were reviewed. The Remedial Action Required? No WMATA RWIC covered the nearest hospital and safety rule of the day. The hot spots, hazards, clearance areas, communication, and Roadway Access Guide were used as part of the discussion. No exceptions were taken. Recommended Reinspection? No

Remedial Action N/A

Emergency Trip Station (ETS) Relay Cabinet Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Activity Code TP RM OBS Corrective Maintenance Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0100- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0500 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs,

Standards, or Other

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From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) B-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) Rhode Island (B04) TPSS Rhode Island (B04) TPSS Rhode Island (B04) Station Brookland-CUA (B05) Station Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment Emergency Trip Station (ETS) Relay Cabinet N/A N/A WMATA Emergency Trip Station (ETS) crew was troubleshooting the ETS relay Number of Defects 0 cabinet to fix the station platform ETS boxes at Brookland (B05) that were Recommended Finding? No inoperable (i.e., If a push button were to be pressed in an ETS box, the 3rd rail would not be de-energized.) WMATA personnel were able to diagnose the problem. ETS Remedial Action Required? No boxes on the Brookland (B05) station platform are not receiving the needed 130 VDC in order to be able to send the “trip” signal (if the push button in the ETS box were to be depressed) to the ETS relay cabinet located in the Rhode Island (B04) TPSS. The relay(s) in the ETS relay cabinet associated with the ETS box on the station platform would not be able to trip the DC feeder breaker(s) that energize that portion of the 3rd rail.

Description The FWSO Inspection and WMATA personnel did not note any defects.

Recommended Reinspection? Yes Other Notable Observations:

WMATA ETS crew and WMATA regional crew will use spare conductors from the Rhode Island (B04) TPSS in order to get the needed 130 VDC to station platform ETS boxes at Brookland (B05). Eight hundred feet of new conductor will also have to pulled in addition to using the spare conductors.

FWSO will follow up to confirm the conclusion of the work once issues have been corrected. Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170518ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 18 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRSTͲSAFE SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

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InspectionLocation RhodeIslandAvenue(B04)toGlenmont(B11)

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲRWPͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 5 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RoadwayWorkerProtection ActivityCode TRK RWP OBS JobBriefing AdvanceMobileFlagger,TRSTUnit Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee 6024 No No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1430 Shift Name/Title  RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference P.O.RͲ17Ͳ03, FoulTimeProtection RelatedRules,SOPs, RWPM P.OTͲ16Ͳ10 RadioCommunication  Standards,orOther P.O.TͲ16Ͳ10 AdvanceMobileFlagger   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X   

BͲLine From To Track ChainMarker Line(s)  track1 Number and/orStation(s) RhodeIslandAvenue(B04) Glenmont(B11)  Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Equipment 

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.31 10:44:47 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam Adam.Giovando AdamGiovando,AlexanderNepa,LeeEmard

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  TheFWSOteamperformedrandomonͲsiteplatformauditsoftheadvance NumberofDefects 5 mobileflagger(AMF)placedontheBͲLine.Thepurposeofthisinspectionwasto RecommendedFinding? No observeemployeeunderstandingandcomplianceofPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03 withtheadvancemobileflagger. RemedialActionRequired? No

ThefollowingdefectsobservedwerenotincompliancewithPermanentOrder RͲ17Ͳ03.TherewerenocolorͲcodedconditionsnoted:

x FWSOteammemberswereintheheadunitnumber7144whenit approachedTakomaStation.TeammembersobservedtheAMF walkingaroundtheplatformandnotstationedattheendofthe platform,asrequired.  Description x Theyellowlanternwasplacedagainstayellowsign,makingitdifficult tosee.  RecommendedReinspection? No x TheAMFdidnothavethe18”X18”orangeflagonhisperson,as required.  x Afterthetrainhadpassed,theFWSOteamobservedtheAMFnot keepingavigilantwatchforoncomingtrains,asrequired.  x TheFWSOteamobservedtheAMFusinghiscellphoneduringthe performanceofhisduties.  Remedialactionsforthesedefectswerepreviouslyissuedin20170516ͲWMATAͲ WPͲ1and20170119ͲWMATAͲWPͲ2.  RemedialAction N/A



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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170518-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 18 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name POWR Sub- Department CBL. IN. Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

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Inspection Location West Falls Church (K06) to Dunn Loring (K07) Track 1

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TP-JSB-OBS TP-WI-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 12 Recommended Finding No Yes Remedial Action Required1 No Yes Recommended Reinspection No Yes Activity Summaries West Falls Church (K06) - Job Safety Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Activity Code TP JSB OBS Briefing (Mobile Work Crew) Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference WMATA PERMANENT ORDER R-17- Related Rules, SOPs, 03 ADVANCE MOBILE FLAGGER Standards, or Other (FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2017) RWPM Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X X

track Chain Marker From To Line(s) K-Line Track Number 1 and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.26 07:44:51 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Tino Sahoo

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FWSO personnel received a job safety briefing from the WMATA roadway worker in Number of Defects 0 charge (RWIC). All personal protective equipment (PPE) and roadway worker Recommended Finding? No protection (RWP) IDs were checked and the working limits reviewed. The WMATA RWIC covered the nearest hospital and safety rule of the day. The hot spots, Remedial Action Required? No hazards, clearance areas, communication, and Roadway Access Guide were used as part of the discussion.

In addition to the required PPE, the advance mobile flagger (AMF) did have the required equipment and was compliant with “WMATA PERMANENT ORDER R-17-03 ADVANCE MOBILE FLAGGER (FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2017).” This equipment consisted of Description WMATA-approved flashing amber lantern/e-flare, orange flag (18’x18’), calibrated working radio, air horn, and whistle. Recommended Reinspection? No The AMF did notify RWIC via positive communication (phone) that he was in place (next station ahead in the direction the mobile crew walked) and the flashing amber lantern /e-flare and orange flag had been positioned at the end of the platform (8- car marker or end gate). No exceptions were taken.

The FWSO Inspector did not note any defects.

Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Walking Observation (Cable Inspection) Activity Code TP WI OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 1000- Outside Employee WMATA RWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK MAINTENANCE

AND INSPECTION MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017) TRACTION POWER DESIGN Related Rules, SOPs, DRAWING (DD-TP-SSI-013, Standards, or Other REVISION 0, AUGUST 2001) ENGINEERING MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS (EMI) FOR JUMPER, EXPANSION, AND TRANSITION

POWER CABLES REPLACEMENT SYSTEMWIDE (REVISION 2, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016) Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Inspection Location Track Facility Office Track Type X X X

track Chain Marker From To Line(s) K-Line Track Number 1 and/or Station(s) West Falls Church (K06) Dunn Loring (K07) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A

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Daily cable inspections are part of the holistic approach WMATA has instituted to 12 prevent cable fires and arcing incidents. The pictures taken and observations noted were entered into a database for nighttime cable repair crews to fix.

The following new defects were observed, and there were no color-coded Number of Defects conditions noted:

x TRK 1 CM 526+00 – Conduit stub-up heat shrink compromised2. (See Figure 1.) x TRK 1 CM 536+00 – O-Z/Gedney bushing needed in empty/spare conduit stub- ups to prevent water infiltration (5 total)2. (See Figure 2) x TRK 1 CM 537+00 – O-Z/Gedney bushing needed in empty/spare conduit stub- Recommended Finding? Yes ups to prevent water infiltration (3 total). Heat shrink compromised on a conduit stub-up2. (See Figures 3 and 4.) Remedial Action Required? Yes x TRK 1 CM 547+50 – O-Z/Gedney bushing needed in negative return cable conduit stub-ups to prevent water infiltration (2 total)2. (See Figure 5.) x TRK 1 CM 599+00 – Cable nicked/torn2. (See Figure 6.) x TRK 1 CM 610+00 – Cable pigtail has temporary repair, needs replacement2. (See Figure 7.) x TRK 1 CM 621+00 – Negative return cables nicked/torn. O-Z/Gedney bushing needed in negative return cable conduit stub-up2. x TRK 1&2 CM 623+00 – ETS Boxes (2 total) on aerial structure missing front panel and need complete replacement1. (See Figures 8 and 9.) x TRK 1 CM 645+00 – Negative return cables nicked/torn. Conduit stub-up broken2. (See Figures 10 and 11.) ______͒ 1 The above remedial actions should be compliant with: TRACK AND STRUCTURES DIVISION – TRST 1000 TRACK MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION MANUAL (REVISION 7, MARCH 2017).

2 The above remedial actions should be compliant with: TRACTION POWER DESIGN Description DRAWING (DD-TP-SSI-013, REVISION 0, AUGUST 2001) detail “Cable Connector Assembly.

Other Notable Observations:

x TRK 1 CM 526+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 527+50 - Cables lying on the ballast. Recommended Reinspection? Yes x TRK 1 CM 528+00 - Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 529+00 - Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 539+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. 3rd rail cover board missing. x TRK 1 CM 548+00 - Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 558+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. 3rd rail cover board missing. x TRK 1 CM 568+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. Negative return cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 569+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 579+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. Cable clamp broken. 3rd rail coverboard broken. x TRK 1 CM 580+00 – 3rd rail cover board missing. x TRK 1 CM 584+00 – 3rd rail tie anchor needs replacement. x TRK 1 CM 585+00 – Negative return cable has temporary fix, replace with new cable. x TRK 1 CM 584+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. 3rd rail cover board missing over 3rd rail expansion joint. x TRK 2 CM 589+00 - 3rd rail cover board damaged. x TRK 1 CM 599+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. 3rd rail cover board missing. x TRK 1 CM 602+00 – Negative return cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 609+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 610+00 – Cables lying on the ballast. x TRK 1 CM 622+00 – Cables lying on the ground (concrete deck of aerial). 3rd rail cover board missing. x TRK 1 CM 632+00 – Cables lying on the ground (concrete deck of aerial). 3rd rail

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cover board missing. Cables on the Kindorf channel need to be moved on field side of 3rd rail. x TRK 1 CM 645+00 – Cables lying on ballast. Negative return cables on ballast.

To achieve compliance with WMATA’s requirements: x WMATA must replace heat shrink on conduit stub-up (TRK 1 CM 526+00). x WMATA must install five O-Z/Gedney bushings in spare/empty conduits (TRK 1 CM 536+00). x WMATA must install three O-Z/Gedney bushings in spare/empty conduits (TRK 1 CM 537+00). x WMATA must replace heat shrink on conduit stub-up (TRK 1 CM 537+00). x WMATA must install two O-Z/Gedney Bushings in negative return cable conduit stub-ups (TRK 1 CM 547+50). Remedial Action x WMATA must replace cable (TRK 1 CM 599+00). x WMATA must replace cable pigtail (TRK 1 CM 610+00). x WMATA must replace negative return cables (TRK 1 CM 621+00). x WMATA must install O-Z/Gedney bushings in negative return cable conduit stub-ups (TRK 1 CM 621+00). x WMATA must replace the two emergency trip station (ETS) boxes (TRK 1 and 2 CM 623+00). x WMATA must replace negative return cable (TRK 1 CM 645+00). x WMATA must replace conduit stub-up (TRK 1 CM 645+00).

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FIGURE 1 - TRK 1 CM 526+00 – CONDUIT STUB-UP HEAT SHRINK COMPROMISED

FIGURE 2 - TRK 1 CM 536+00 – O-Z/GEDNEY BUSHING NEEDED IN EMPTY/SPARE CONDUIT STUB-UPS TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION (5 TOTAL)

FIGURE 3 - TRK 1 CM 537+00 – O-Z/GEDNEY BUSHING NEEDED IN EMPTY/SPARE CONDUIT STUB-UPS TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION (3 TOTAL)

FIGURE 4 - TRK 1 CM 537+00 – HEAT SHRINK COMPROMISED ON A CONDUIT STUB-UP

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FIGURE 5 - TRK 1 CM 547+50 – O-Z/GEDNEY BUSHING FIGURE 6 - TRK 1 CM 599+00 – CABLE NICKED/TORN NEEDED IN NEGATIVE RETURN CABLE CONDUIT STUB- UPS TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION (2 TOTAL)

FIGURE 7 - TRK 1 CM 610+00 – CABLE PIGTAIL HAS FIGURE 8 - TRK 1 CM 623+00 – ETS BOX ON AERIAL TEMPORARY REPAIR, NEEDS REPLACEMENT STRUCTURE MISSING FRONT PANEL AND NEED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT

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FIGURE 9 - TRK 2 CM 623+00 – ETS BOX ON AERIAL FIGURE 10 - TRK 1 CM 645+00 – NEGATIVE STRUCTURE MISSING FRONT PANEL AND NEED

FIGURE 11 - TRK 1 CM 645+00 – CONDUIT STUB-UP BROKEN

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170519ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 19 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRST SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation BͲLine,track1

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲRWPͲOBS TRKͲGENͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 9 RecommendedFinding No Yes RemedialActionRequired1 No Yes RecommendedReinspection No Yes ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RoadwayWorkerProtection–JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK RWP OBS RWIC,TRSTUnit#6144 JobBriefing AdvanceWatchmanTRSTUnit# Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee Yes Yes Time No 6302 Inspector? Conducted 1500 Shift Name/Title AMF,TRSTUnit#6321 RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, RWPM    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X X  

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) BͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) ForestGlennStation(B09) SilverSpringStation(B08) Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars  Equipment     1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.25 09:54:42 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AdamGiovandio,AlexanderNepa,LeeEmard

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TRSTunit6144conductedajobsafety briefingatForestGlenStation.The briefing NumberofDefects 0 wasfullycompliantwithWMATARoadwayWorker’sProtectionManual(RWPM) RecommendedFinding? No requirements.ItincludedWMATAbadgeͲlevelverification,typeofprotection, Description inaccessibletrack(IT),potentialhazards,hotspotsandhospitallocation.The RemedialActionRequired? No advancemobileflagger(AMF)wasplacedattheproperlocation.Noexceptions takentothejobsafetybriefing. RecommendedReinspection? No  RemedialAction N/A



ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject TrackGeneralObservation ActivityCode TRK GEN INS RWIC,TRSTUnit#6155 JobBriefing AdvanceWatchmanTRSTUnit Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee Yes Yes Time No #6302 Inspector? Conducted 1500 Shift Name/Title AMF,TRSTUnit#6321 RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRSTͲ1000rev.6    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X    X   

Track ChainMarker From To  BͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) ForestGlenStation(B09) SilverSpringStation(B08) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment    FWSOteammembersperformedanobservationoftheBͲLineontrack1 between NumberofDefects 9 ForestGlen(B09)andSilverSpring(B08). RecommendedFinding? Yes  Thefollowingnewdefectswereobserved,andtherewerenocolorcoded RemedialActionRequired? Yes conditionsnoted:  x TRST1000Defect3.2.2.4:AtCM530+90,tunnelleakallowingwater tocorrodethePandrolclipontheleftrail.(Seeattachedphoto1.) x TRST1000Defect10.15:BetweenForestGlenStationandSilverSpring Station,track1,thelightingconditionrangesfromextremelypoorto nonexistent. x TRST1000Defect10.17.4.1:AtCM500+90,track1,benchwallfield side,relayrailpotentiallycreatingatripͲandͲfallhazard. Description x TRST1000Defect10.17.4.1:AtCM502+00,track1,benchwallfield side,relayrailpotentiallycreatingatripͲandͲfallhazard. RecommendedReinspection? Yes x TRST1000Defect3.2.1.2:AtCM498+00,track1,blockedcatchbasin. (Seeattachedphoto2.) x TRST1000Defect3.1.2.2:BetweenCM500+00andCM498+00, standingwaternotdrainingasdesigned.(Seeattachedphoto4.) x TRST1000Defect10.18:AtCM493+00,track1.Looseandexposed wiresarecreatingatripandfallhazardonthecatwalk.(Seeattached photo3.) x TRST1000Defect133.3.8:AtCM471+30,track1,brokenthirdrail insulator. x TRST1000Defect13.3.14:AttheB08switch,track1,missingend coverboard. ToachievecompliancewithWMATA’srequirements: 1. WMATAmustrepairtunnelleakandattendtocorrodingfasteningcomponents(CM530+90). RemedialAction 2. WMATAmustrepairorreplacethelightingbetweenForestGlenandSilverSpringStations(track1). 3. WMATAmustcollecttherelayrailsoapotentialtripͲfallhazardiseliminated(CM500+90). 4. WMATAmustcollecttherelayrailsoapotentialtripͲfallhazardiseliminated(CM502+00).  Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 2 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

5. WMATAmustcleanthedebrisfromthecenterdrainsoitcanworkasdesigned (CM498+00). 6. WMATAmustcleanthemudanddebrisfromthetrackcenteraswellascleanthedrainagescupperssotheycanworkas designed(betweenCM500+00andCM498+00). 7. WMATAmustrepositionthewiressoasnottocreateapotentialtrip,fallandelectricalshockhazard(atCM493+00,track1, onthecatwalk). 8. WMATAmustreplacethebrokenthirdrailinsulatorsupport(CM471+30). 9. WMATAmustreplacethemissingendcoverboard(attheB08switch). 





Photo1.TunnelleakpermittingwatertobackͲuptorailbaseandfasteningsystem. WaterconditionbeginningtocausecorrosiontoPandrolclip. 

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Photo2.Blockedcenterdrain.





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Photo3.Exposed,nonͲsecurewiresonthetunnelwalkwayallowingapotential tripͲandͲfallhazard.Thisconditioniscompoundedwiththelackoftunnel lighting. 

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  Photo4.Mudanddebrisblockingcenterscupper,notallowingwatertodrain asdesigned.

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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170519-WMATA-WP-1 2017 05 19 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Rail Agency Name TRST Sub- Department Production Authority Department Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone

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Contact Information

Inspection Location Surge 15 – New Carrollton (D13) – Minnesota Ave (D09)

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRK-JSB-OBS TRK-RWP-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 0 Recommended Finding No No Remedial Action Required1 No No Recommended Reinspection No No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Job Safety Briefing Observation Activity Code TRK JSB OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0000 – Outside Employee Track Unit #6161 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0430 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH 4.85 Standards, or Other RWPM Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type XX X

Track tracks 1 Chain Marker From To Line(s) D-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) New Carrolton (D13) Minnesota Ave. (D09) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A The job safety briefing at New Carrollton (D13) was comprehensive and covered all Number of Defects 0 pertinent facts for the work zone. They discussed Safety Rule 4.85, hot spots, Description Recommended Finding? No hazards, local hospital, inaccessible track, barrier ties with e-flares, etc. Safety Rule Remedial Action Required? No

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. POWELL WINSLOW L. POWELL Date: 2017.05.23 11:15:35 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Robert Maniuszko

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4.85 states “Employees shall use tools and equipment in the proper manner and for the purpose intended.” A Red Tag Outage was in effect. Mobile Command Center (MCC) holds the red tag. The tag number is 2017136510A. Recommended Reinspection? No

No exceptions were taken. Remedial Action N/A

Roadway Worker Protection – Work Zone Setup Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Activity Code TRK RWP OBS Verification Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0000 – Outside Employee Track Unit #6161 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0430 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH 4.85 Standards, or Other RWPM Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

Track tracks 1 Chain Marker From To Line(s) D-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) New Carrolton (D13) Minnesota Ave. (D09) Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A The FWSO inspector reviewed the roadway worker protection (RWP) set up for Number of Defects 0 surge 15. While the scope was initially to inspect both ends of the work zone, the Recommended Finding? No inspection at the Minnesota Ave. end was cancelled due to an ongoing event investigation. All protections are established during pre-surge planning and Remedial Action Required? No distributed to employees and FWSO. x The signed RWP map for Surge 15 has been revised. The latest map corrects a discrepancy that was observed on the map dated 5/15/17 at the New Carrollton Yard (D99) end of the setup. The revised map accurately reflects the location of mats and e-flares just prior to switches 27A and 29B. x WMATA has clamped switches 21A and 25 in the reverse position. These Description clamps are not shown on the map, and provide an added measure of protection from anything that might move out of the loop track. x The new map shows a "Last Updated" date of 5/16/2017 at 0747hrs. Recommended Reinspection? No x All work equipment stored at the yard end of track 2 was found to be chocked and secure. x There was no active work occurring at the New Carrollton Station (D13) end of the working limits. x During the walk three e-flares were noted to be out of order. The MCC was notified and the batteries were replaced immediately and proper function was observed prior to leaving the site.

No exceptions were taken. Remedial Action N/A

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InspectionLocation BͲLine,track2

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲRWPͲOBS TRKͲGENͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 9 6     Defects(Number) 0 11 RecommendedFinding No Yes RemedialActionRequired1 No Yes RecommendedReinspection No Yes ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RoadwayWorkerProtection–JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK RWP OBS RWIC,TRSTUnit#6321 JobBriefing AdvanceWatchmanTRSTUnit# Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee 6112 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1500 Shift Name/Title AMF,TRSTUnit#6144 SuperintendentTRSTUnit#94 RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, RWPM    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X X  

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) BͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) TakomaStation(B07) FortTottenStation(B06) Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Equipment 

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.25 09:56:50 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AdamGiovandio,AlexanderNepa,LeeEmard

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      TRSTUnit6312conductedajobsafetybriefingatTakoma Station.The briefing NumberofDefects 0 wasfullycompliantwiththeWMATARoadwayWorker’sProtection RecommendedFinding? No Manual(RWPM)requirements.ItincludedWMATAbadgeͲlevelverification,type Description ofprotection,inaccessibletrack(IT),potentialhazards,hotspotsandhospital RemedialActionRequired? No location.Theadvancemobileflagger(AMF)wasplacedattheproperlocation.No exceptionsweretakentothejobsafetybriefing. RecommendedReinspection? No  RemedialAction N/A



ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject GeneralTrackObservation ActivityCode TRK GEN INS RWIC,TRSTUnit#6321 JobBriefing AdvanceWatchmanTRSTUnit# Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee 6112 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1500 Shift Name/Title AMF,TRSTUnit#6144 SuperintendentTRSTUnit#94 RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRSTͲ1000rev.6    Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X X  

Track ChainMarker From To  BͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) TakomaStation(B07) FortTottenStation(B06) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment    FWSOteammembersperformedanobservationonthe BͲLine, track2, between NumberofDefects 11 Takoma(B07)andFortTotten(B06). RecommendedFinding? Yes  Thefollowingnewdefectswereobserved: RemedialActionRequired? Yes  x TRST1000Defect5.14.7and5.14.16:AtCM294+80,rightrail,the jointbarusedtosecuretherailendswasaweldedrailstrapbarnot designedtosecuretwopiecesofrailtogether.Therewasalsoonebolt intheinboundsideofthejointbar.ThisisayellowcolorͲcodeddefect. x TRST1000Defect13.3.13:AtCM306+50,thethirdrailsupportcable wasfoundunsecured.ThisisnotacolorͲcodeddefect. x TSTS1000Defect13.3.14:AtCM311+20,anendcoverboardisnot attachedandmissing.ThisisnotacolorͲcodeddefect. Description x TRST1000Defect5.14.7:AtCM324+00,arailjointonlyhadonebolt securingoneendofthejointbar.ThisislistedaredcolorͲcoded condition. RecommendedReinspection? Yes x TRST1000Defect8.8:AtCM324+00,thefoulballastwasnotdraining asdesigned,allowing1Ͳ1/2Ͳinchdynamicverticaldeflection.Thisis listedasagreencolorͲcodedcondition. x TRST1000Defect13.3.11:AtCM324+00,thereisabrokenthirdrail insulatornotprovidingsupporttothethirdrail.ThisisnotacolorͲ codeddefect. x TRST1000Defect13.3.13:AtCM326+00,thethirdrailsupportcables aremissingtheconnectingbolts.ThisisnotacolorͲcodeddefect. x TRST1000Defect11.5:AttheBͲ07Ͳ98signal,rightrail,a4Ͳinch dynamicdeviationinuniformprofilewasmeasured.Thisisablack colorͲcodedcondition.(Seeattachedphotos1through4.)

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x TRST1000Defect13.3.11:AttheBͲ07Ͳ08signalthereisanunsecured thirdrailinsulatornotsupportingtheendofthethirdrail.Thisisnota colorͲcodeddefect.(Seeattachedphoto5.) x TRST1000Defect13.3.14:AttheBͲ07Ͳ08signalthereisamissing thirdrailendcoverboard.ThisisnotacolorͲcodeddefect.(See attachedphoto6.) x TRST1000Defect13.3.14:AtCMB2Ͳ374+00,thereisamissingthird railcoverendboard.ThisisnotacolorͲcodeddefect. ToachievecompliancewithWMATA’Srequirements: 1. WMATAmustreplacethestrapbarswithproperanglebarsandsecurethejointwiththeappropriatenumberofbolts(atCM 294+80). 2. WMATAmustreͲsecurethethirdrailsupportcables(atCM306+50). 3. WMATAmustreͲsecurethemissingendcoverboard(atCM311+20). 4. WMATAmustsecuretheanglebarwiththeappropriatenumberofbolts(atCM324+00). 5. WMATAmustinstallcleanballastandsurface(tamp)theareatoeliminatetheverticaldeflectioncondition(atCM324+00). RemedialAction 6. WMATAmustreplacethedefectivethirdrailinsulator(atCM324+00). 7. WMATAmustreplacetheboltsinthethirdrailsupportcable(atCM326+00). 8. WMATAmusttakethenecessarystepstosecurethedeviationinuniformprofilecondition.Thismayincludereplacingties, dumpingballastandsurfacingtheaffectedarea(attheBͲ7Ͳ08signal). 9. WMATAmustsecurethethirdrailinsulatorsupporttothetie(attheBͲ07Ͳ08signal). 10. WMATAmustreinstallthemissingthirdrailendcoverboard(attheBͲ07Ͳ08signal). 11. WMATAmustreinstallthemissingthirdrailendcoverboard(atCM374+00).  



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Photo1.OverviewofconditionatBͲ07Ͳ08signal,tracktwo.Noterailwasnotseated properlyintoplates.



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 Photo2.1Ͳ5/8Ͳinchspacingbetweentieandtieplate



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 Photo3.1Ͳ3/8Ͳinchdynamic(pumpingmark)ontie 

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   Photo4.Oneinchvoidbetweenbottomoftieandballast   

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  Photo5.AttheBͲ07Ͳ08signal,unsecurethirdrailinsulatorandmissingcoverboard

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New Carrollton Yard (D99) Inspection Location Aerial Structure from Chain Marker (CM) 546+00 to Chain Marker (CM) 565+00 Minnesota Avenue (D09) out to Chain Marker (CM) D2 285+30 Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code TRK-RWP-OBS TRK-RWP-OBS TRK-GEN-OBS Inspection Units 1 1 1 Inspection Subunits 1 1 1 Defects (Number) 0 0 0 Recommended Finding No No No Remedial Action Required1 No No No Recommended Reinspection No No No Activity Summaries Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Roadway Worker Protection - Job Safety Briefing Activity Code TRK RWP OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0800 – Outside Employee Track Unit #6355 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 1230 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, MSRPH 4.87 Standards, or Other RWPM Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) D-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) D2 CM607+88 D2 CM285+30 D1 CM611+08 D1 CM314+64 Head Car Number Number of Cars N/A

Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective. Inspector in Charge - Signature Date Digitally signed by WINSLOW L. POWELL DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FTAHQ, cn=WINSLOW L. WINSLOW L. POWELL POWELL Date: 2017.05.26 07:55:54 -04'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Winslow Powell Winslow Powell, Robert Maniuszko

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Job Safety Briefing: Number of Defects 0 x Unit #6355 conducted the briefing. Recommended Finding? No x The briefing was conducted at New Carrollton Station (D13). x FWSO Inspectors were escorted by the Department of SAFE Unit #205. Remedial Action Required? No x The roadway worker in charge was the Mobile Command Center (MCC). x The MCC was on Radio Operations (Ops) Channel #12. x Safety Rule 4.87 was discussed. The rule states: “Visual inspections and tests of powered equipment, tools and machinery shall be made at the Description beginning of each tour of duty. Equipment or machinery shall not be operated if it is defective or in an unsafe condition.” x A red tag outage was in place. The tag number was 2017136510A. Recommended Reinspection? No x The area was under inaccessible track (IT) protection. There were wood crosstie barriers, shunts, and e-flares at the end of the work zone. x Hot spots were discussed. x Work zone hazards were discussed.

There were no exceptions taken with the briefing. Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 2 Inspection Subject Roadway Worker Protection – Work Zone Setup Activity Code TRK GEN OBS Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0800 – Outside Employee Track Unit #6355 No No Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 1230 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, TRST 1000 Standards, or Other MSRPH Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) D-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) D2 CM607+88 D2 CM285+30 D1 CM611+08 D1 CM314+64 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Observations: Number of Defects 0 x At D2 CM607+88 one of the e-Flares was not working. The SAFE escort Recommended Finding? No replaced the batteries, then the light worked, as designed. x At the barrier crosstie located in D99 yard, track 1, the lock that secures Remedial Action Required? No the chain was not locked. The SAFE escort re-secured the lock immediately.

Work Zone Setup: Description x E-flares were positioned as required. x Wooden crossties were positioned as required. x Shunts were positioned and connected as required. Recommended Reinspection? No x Work mats were positioned as required. x The observed switches that required clamps were clamped as required. x The team noted that there were also clamps on switches 25 and 21A. These switches were clamped in reverse and added an additional level of protection to the working limits. The clamps are not noted on the shutdown map. Remedial Action N/A

Inspection Activity # 3 Inspection Subject General Observations from the Work Area Activity Code TRK GEN OBS Job Briefing Track Unit #6355 Accompanied No Out Brief No Time 0800 – Outside Yes

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Employee Inspector? Conducted 1230 Shift Name/Title Related Reports Related CAPS / Findings Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference Related Rules, SOPs, TRST 1000 Standards, or Other MSRPH Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X X

From To Track tracks 1 Chain Marker Line(s) D-Line Number and 2 and/or Station(s) D2 CM607+88 D2 CM285+30 D1 CM611+08 D1 CM314+64 Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A General Observations: Number of Defects 0 x The grout pad replacement is ongoing on the aerial structure between Recommended Finding? No New Carrollton (D13) and Landover (D12). The team observed the following activities associated with this work: Remedial Action Required? No o The rail was lifted approximately 1-foot above the area that is to be replaced. o A jack hammer was used to break up the old grout pad. o New forms were built and installed. o An Epoxy Bonding Agent (FX-752) was applied prior to the new concrete. o The new concrete was installed and troweled into place Description around the old stud bolts. o The old stud bolts were cut level with the new grout pad. o The rail plates were placed onto the grout pad. Recommended Reinspection? No o New holes were drilled for the new stud bolts. o The rail was lowered onto the new tie plates. x Crosstie replacement was observed in two locations. The team was informed that the surge calls for approximately 11,000 crossties to be installed. x Tamping operations were observed at the Minnesota Avenue end of the work zone.

There were no exceptions taken to the observed activities. Remedial Action N/A

Photos:

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Figure 1 - New forms are constructed Figure 2 - Rail is raised up approximately 1-foot above the form

Figure 3 - Crew pours and levels concrete Figure 4 - New concrete cures around old stud bolts

Figure 5 - Old stud bolts are cut flush with new grout pad Figure 6 - New rail plates are placed under the rail

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Figure 7 - New stud bolts are added and rail is lowered

Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 5 Inspection Form FOIA Exemption: All (b)(6) Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170521ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 21 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRSTͲSAFE SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation FͲ10andFͲ11

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲRWPͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 1 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject RoadwayWorkerProtection ActivityCode TRK RWP OBS JobBriefing AdvanceMobileFlagger,TRSTUnit Accompanied OutBrief 1000 Outside Employee 6024 No No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1430 Shift Name/Title  RelatedReports 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, SRPH P.O.TͲ16Ͳ10 AdvanceMobileFlagger  Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType XX   X   

Line(s) From To   Track ChainMarker  FͲLine tracks2 Number and/orStation(s) SuitlandStation(F10) BranchAvenueStation(F11)    Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Equipment Trainnumber503

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.31 10:45:27 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AdamGiovando,AlexanderNepa,LeeEmard

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5171 6 TheFWSOteamperformedrandomonͲsiteplatformauditsofadvancemobile NumberofDefects 1 flagmanplacedontheFͲLine.Thepurposeofthisinspectionwastoobserve RecommendedFinding? No employeeunderstandingandcomplianceofPermanentOrder,RͲ17Ͳ03,fromthe advancemobileflagger(AMF). RemedialActionRequired? No

ThefollowingdefectwasobservedandwasnotincompliancewithPermanent OrderRͲ17Ͳ03.TherewerenocolorͲcodedconditionsnoted:

x TheFWSOteamobservedtrainnumber503,leadcarnumber5171, arriveatSuitlandStationat1231hours.TheFWSOteamlistenedto andobservedAMF’sinstructionstothetrainoperator,whichwasin fullcompliancewithP.O.TͲ16Ͳ10.Thetrainoperatoracknowledged understandingtheinstructionsfromtheAMF.TheFWSOteam boardedthetrainandstooddirectlybehindtheoperator’s compartmenttoobservecompliance.UpondepartureofSuitland Description Station,theoperatoracceleratedtoaspeedof30MPH—morethan halfthepostedtrackspeed—anddidnotcontinuouslysoundhismain linehorn,asrequiredinPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03. RecommendedReinspection? No  AremedialactionforthisdefectwaspreviouslyissuedinFWSOreport 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1.  OtherNotableObservations:  x TheFWSOteammemberswereintheheadunitnumber7338when itapproachedSuitlandStation.TeammembersobservedtheAMF standingathisassignedlocationwiththeyellowflashinglightvisible andtheorangeflagonhispersonsignalingtotheapproachingtrain. TheFWSOteammembersobservedtheAMFgiveproperinstructions tothetrainoperatorandobservedthetraindepartinfullcompliance.   RemedialAction N/A



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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170523ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 23 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName SAFE SubͲDepartment Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation CͲLine,track1,Pentagon(C07)toNationalAirport(C10)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲRCͲOBS RTRAͲRCͲOBS ROCCͲRCͲOBS   InspectionUnits 1 1 1 1   InspectionSubunits 1 1 1 1   Defects(Number) 0 0 7 1  RecommendedFinding No No Yes Yes  RemedialActionRequired1 No No Yes Yes  RecommendedReinspection No No Yes Yes  ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefingObservation ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X     X   Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTRSTunit6367,whowas Description NumberofDefects 0 servingastheroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC)priortoenteringtheroadway. RecommendedFinding? No  Duringthebriefing,theworkgroupwasinformedthattheadvancemobileflagger  RemedialActionRequired? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.31 13:34:53 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AdamGiovando,LeonFerguson,TomWozniak,TammyPowell,MikeVitale

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

 (AMF)hadbeenbriefedbytheRWICandhadtheapprovedpersonalprotective  equipment(PPE)toperformhisduties.TheRWICcoveredallrequiredaspectsof thejobsafetybriefing,toincludethetypeofprotection(trainapproachwarning (TAW)),designationofroleswithintheworkgroup,identificationofhotspots, discussionofpotentialhazardstobeencounteredduringtheinspection,andthe nearesthospital.AllmembersoftheworkgrouphadtheirPPEandroadway RecommendedReinspection? No workerprotection(RWP)cardscheckedforcompliance.TheRWICcontactedthe AMFtoconfirmhewasinpositionandthencontactedtheRailOperations ControlCenter(ROCC)forpermissiontoaccesstheroadway.  Noexceptionsweretakenwiththebriefing.  RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject RWICandAMFRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode TRK RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X     X   Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsobservedboththeAMFandRWICforcompliancewith NumberofDefects 0 permanentordersRͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobile RecommendedFinding? No Flagger).  RemedialActionRequired? No Accordingtothe2017RoadwayAccessGuide,therearenohotspotsbetween Pentagon(C07)andNationalAirport(C10).However,theRWICmadethedecision torequestfoultimeonapproachtotheNationalAirportinasectionoftrack whentheplaceofsafetyrequiredinspectorstostepoverthethirdrail.TheRWIC relayedallrequiredinformationtotheROCCfortherequest,confirmingthefoul timeprotectionstheROCCputinplaceviarepeatback.TheRWICnotedthetime oftherequestandallowedtheteamtomovethroughtheworkarea.Whenfoul Description timewasrelinquished,theRWICnotedthetimewhencontactingtheROCC.    Whileinthisarea,theROCCmademultiplerequestsfortheRWICtoclearthe  workgroupfromtheroadwayinordertofacilitatetrainmovement.TheRWIC  obligedandrelinquishedfoultimewhentheworkgroupwassafelyclearofthe RecommendedReinspection? No roadway.Becauseofthis,FWSOpersonnelobservingtheAMFdidnotobserve theAMFinformoperatorsoffoultimeprotectionsinplace.  TheFWSOInspectorobservingtheAMFnotedcompliancewiththerequirements ofPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03.TheAMFhadallrequiredPPE,toincludethe flashingamberlanternandorangeflag,andwaspositionedatthe8Ͳcarmarker. TheFWSOInspectorverifiedthattheAMFwaslevelͲ4RWPqualified,andhad establishedcommunicationwiththeRWIC.TheAMFeffectivelycommunicated theinformationrequiredbyPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03toeachoperator,butdid notfollowthescriptwordforword.  RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 3 InspectionSubject TrainOperatorRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode RTRA RC OBS

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JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings RemedialActionID:1308 Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X     X   Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsobservedfivetrainoperatorsforcompliancewithpermanent NumberofDefects 7 ordersRͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). RecommendedFinding? No AlltrainoperatorshadattendedtheAMFtrainingasrequiredbyWMATA.  RemedialActionRequired? No ThefollowingnonͲcolorͲcodeddefectswerenoted:  •Train306failedtoproperlysoundthehorntoacknowledgethemobile workcrewwhiletravelingbetweenPentagonCityandPentagon. DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures, Item3ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. •Train303failedtoproperlysoundthehorntoacknowledgethemobile workcrewwhiletravelingbetweenPentagonCity(C08)andCrystal City(C09).DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator Procedures,Item3ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. •Train409failedtoproperlysoundthehorntoacknowledgethemobile workcrewwhiletravelingbetweenPentagonCity(C08)andPentagon (C07).DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator Procedures,Item3ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. Description x Train6118failedtoproperlysoundthehornwhenapproachingthe  AMF.DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator  Procedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03.  x Train3026wasbeingusedfortraining,butdidnotsoundthehorn. RecommendedReinspection? No  DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures, Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. x Train7170failedtoproperlysoundthehornwhenapproachingthe AMF.DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator Procedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. x Train3287failedtoproperlysoundthehornwhenapproachingthe AMF.DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator Procedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03.  RemedialactionsforthesedefectswerepreviouslyissuedinFWSOreport 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1.  OtherNotableObservations: •FWSOInspectorsnotedconfusionaboutwhethertheyshouldusetheir fullͲservicehornoryardhorn(whicheverisquieter),toacknowledge personnelontheroadway.P.O.RͲ17Ͳ03requirestheuseofthe mainlinehornperitems1and3oftheClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperator Procedures. RemedialAction x N/A

 InspectionActivity# 4 InspectionSubject ROCCRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode ROCC RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings RemedialActionID:1308  Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 3 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X     X   Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A TheFWSOInspectorobservedtheoperations(Ops) 3consoleandmonitoredthe NumberofDefects 1 FSWOteammembersassignedtoaWMATAinspectiontrackunitwalkingfrom RecommendedFinding? No Pentagon(C07)toNationalAirport(C10).TheRWICassignedtotheteamwas formallyclearedontotheprotectlistat1003hours.TheRWICfollowedradio RemedialActionRequired? No protocol,callingoneachsegmentviahisportableradio,properlyidentifying himselfasunit6367.ForhisinitialcallͲon,theRWICprovidedthelocationofthe firstsegmentofhiswalkfromPentagontoPentagonCity,track1,andidentified thenumberofpersonnelinhiscrew,including"twoFTApersonnel."TheRWIC alsoreportedheconductedasafetybriefingandidentifiedall"hotspots"and thattheworkgroupwouldbewalkingunderTAWprotection.Lastly,hestated thattherewasanAMFstationedatPentagonCityfortrainoperatornotifications.  TheFWSOinspectornotedthatallradiotransmissionsbetweentherailtraffic controller(RTC)andtheRWICconcludedwith"over,"andtheRTCconcludedwith "CentralOut,"closingthecommunicationloop.TheRTCrequestedhimtostand byandstandclearwhilehereviewedtherequestbeforegrantingpermissionof theRWPrequest.TheRTCgrantedpermissionforrequestedaccess,makinga generalannouncementovertheradio.TheRTCusedInternationalCivilAviation Organization(ICAO)assignmentofthealphabettoclarifylocation,e.g.Charlie07 (C07),asrequiredbyWMATARule1.79.TheRWICcalledclearofthelocation oncecrewcompletedthatsectionofthewalk.Ineachinstance,theRTCensured 100%repeatbackofclearanceandinformationprovided.  RWICUnit6367calledonforfoultimeatNationalAirportInterlockingonfour Description separateoccasionswhiletheFWSOandWMATAworkgroupinspectedswitch  number9.TheworkgroupwasaskedtoclearintermittentlybytheROCCtoallow  revenueservicethroughthearea.Thecrewwasclearedforfoultimeonthree  occasions.Theycanceledthefourthrequest,astheywouldnothaveenoughtime  toconcludework/inspection. RecommendedReinspection? No  Foreachinstance,theRWICidentifiedselfandcrewproperly,requestingfoul timeandstatingchainmarkers.TheRTCaskedhimto"standbyandstandclear," whileheensuredproperprotectswereinplace.Ineachinstance,theRTCbutton controllerestablishedredsignalsandprohibitexitsforallaffectedsignalsinthe area,removingautomaticcapability.BlueBlockTrackandhumanformwas establishedontheController'sdisplayboardinthearea,aswell.Ononeofthree occasions,theRTCcontactedtheapproachingtraintonotifyhimoftheredsignal onapproach.Ontheothertwooccasions,theRTCletrevenuetrafficclearthe area,andthecrewworkedwithnotrainsinthevicinity.TheRTCensured100% repeatbackofclearanceandspecificfoultimeprotection(exits,redsignals,etc.) beforegrantingtheRWICfoultimeaccess.  TheFWSOInspectoralsoreviewedallROCCFoulTimeandMaintenance PersonnelAccessChecklistsforcomplianceofpopulatingallrequests,as required.AllchecklistswerecompletedbytheRTCaccordingly,documenting boththegeneralaccessrequestandallthreeseparateinstanceswherefoultime wasgranted.  ThefollowingnonͲcolorcodeddefectwasobserved:  x At1011hours,train305,locatedatPentagonCity(C07),track1, radioedtheRTCrequestingclarificationthattherewerepersonnelon theroadwayaheadofherbetweenPentagonCityandPentagon.She  Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 4 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

thenreportedthattheAMFassignedtotheteamatPentagonCitytold hertooperateatnormalspeed,nothalfspeed,asrequiredbyP.O.RͲ 17Ͳ03.Shecontinuedthatdespitehertryingtotellhimthecrewwas ontheroadway,hesaidhedidnotheartheannouncement.TheRTC againclarifiedtheannouncementovertheradioandinformedthe operatortoproceedathalfspeed.Theinspectordidnotobserveor hearfurthercommunicationbetweenanypartiesregardingthe clarificationthattheRTC’sprotectwasestablished.Defectassociated withRoadwayWorkerinCharge(RWIC)Procedures,Item4ofP.O.RͲ 17Ͳ03.NOTE:Therewerenomorereportsofconflictingdirectionat PentagonCityfollowingthatredirectandclarification.  Remedialactionsforthesedefectswerepreviouslyissuedin20170516ͲWMATAͲ WPͲ1. RemedialAction N/A



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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170523ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 2017 05 23 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRST SubͲDepartment TKIN Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation CͲLineTrack1,PentagontoNationalAirport

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲWIͲPI     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 3 RecommendedFinding No Yes RemedialActionRequired1 No Yes RecommendedReinspection No Yes ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefingObservation ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X  

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTRSTunit6367,whowas Description NumberofDefects 0 servingastheroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC)priortoenteringtheroadway. RecommendedFinding? No  Duringthebriefing,theworkgroupwasinformedthattheadvancedmobile  RemedialActionRequired? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.01 08:29:35 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando AdamGiovando,MikeVitale

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

 flagger(AMF)hadbeenbriefedbytheRWICandhadtheapprovedpersonal  protectiveequipment(PPE)toperformhisduties.TheRWICcoveredallrequired aspectsofthejobsafetybriefing.Thisincludedthetypeofprotection(train approachwarning(TAW)),designationofroleswithintheworkgroup, identificationofhotspots,discussionofpotentialhazardstobeencountered duringtheinspection,andthenearesthospital.Allmembersoftheworkgroup hadtheirPPEandroadwayworkerprotection(RWP)cardscheckedfor RecommendedReinspection? No compliance.TheRWICcontactedtheAMFtoconfirmhewasinpositionandthen contactedtheRailOperationsControlCenter(ROCC)forpermissiontoaccessthe roadway.  Noexceptionsweretakenwiththebriefing.  RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject WalkingTrackInspection ActivityCode TRK WI PI JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee TRST6367 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRST1000 RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X  

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) CͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) Pentagon(C07) NationalAirport(C10) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsaccompaniedWMATAtrackinspectorsperforming awalking NumberofDefects 3 trackinspectionbetweenPentagon(C07)andNationalAirport(C10)stations. RecommendedFinding? Yes  ThefollowingnewcolorͲcodeddefectwasobserved: RemedialActionRequired? Yes x AtC1312+00,threedefectivefastenersinarowwerenoted,resulting inagageof57.25inches.WMATAinstalledgagerodsasamitigation untilthefastersarereplaced(Redcondition).TRST1000Table11Ͳ2.  ThefollowingnewnonͲcolorͲcodeddefectswereobserved: •AtC1277+73,fivedefectivefastenersinarowwerenotedontheleft rail,andfouroffivedefectivefastenersobservedontherightrail.The trackinthisareawasstillholdingpropergageanddidnotshowsigns ofexcessivelateralorverticalmovement.Thisisclassifiedasa Description maintenancedefectperWMATA'sTRST1000manual.TRST1000  7.9.2.5  •AtC1301+20therearetwoconsecutivefastenersthataresupported  byapproximately20shimsinlieuofagroutpad.TRST1000requires RecommendedReinspection? Yes  thatgroutpadsshouldbemadefrom:"GroutPadsmaybeeither Portlandcementgrout,epoxygrout,orepoxymodifiedconcrete." TRST10006.14.2.2  OtherNotableObservations: •BetweenC1276+00and277+30,the3rdrailisdirectlybelowthehigh catwalkwhereemployeesarerequiredtoclear. •TheexistingLordandLandisfastenersbetweenPentagonand PentagonCityareshowingsignsofdeterioration. •Thefrogsforswitches1Aand3AatC1289+00wereshowingsignsof wear. •Switch9atC1360+70showedevidenceofswitchrodnumberfour contactingthegroutpadsupportingtheswitch.Inaddition,various

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componentswerelooseorobstructingthefreemovementofthe switch.AswitchpointboltontherightͲhandswitchpointiscontacting theswitchpointstop,preventingtheswitchfromfullypositioning whenlinedforturnoutmovement.Whilethisswitchdidnotwarranta restrictionatthetime,WMATAshouldreviewtheinspectionrecords andperformrequiredmaintenance. ToachievecompliancewithWMATA’srequirements: •WMATAmustreplacedefectivefastenersatC1277+73. RemedialAction •WMATAmustreplaceshimswithpropergroutpadatC1301+20. •WMATAmustreplacedefectivefastenersatC1312+00. Photos:

 Photo1:ShimsusedinlieuofgroutpadatC1301+20. 

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 Photo2:SwitchrodnumberfourcontactingconcretepadsupportingswitchnineatC1360+70.

 Photo3:SwitchpointstopinterferingwithboltspreventingtheswitchfromfullypositioningwhenlinedforturnoutmovementatswitchnineatC1360+70.

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170524ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 24 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName POWR SubͲDepartment CM Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation DupontCircle(A03)ͲTrack2

InspectionSummary

InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TPͲJSBͲOBS TPͲRMͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 1 RecommendedFinding No Yes RemedialActionRequired1 No Yes RecommendedReinspection No Yes ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject DupontCircle(A03)JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TP JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0100Ͳ Outside Employee WMATARWIC Yes Yes Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0500 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs,   Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X  

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) AͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) N/A N/A HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A

Description FWSOpersonnelreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromtheWMATAroadwayworker NumberofDefects 0 incharge(RWIC).Allpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)androadwayworker  RecommendedFinding? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.07 09:32:28 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando TinoSahoo

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 protection(RWP)IDswerecheckedandtheworkinglimitswerereviewed.The RemedialActionRequired? No  WMATARWICcoveredthenearesthospitalandsafetyruleoftheday.Thehot  spots,hazards,clearanceareas,communication,andRoadwayAccessGuidewere  usedaspartofthediscussion.Trackprotectionwasexclusivetrackoccupancy  (ETO)andthedeͲenergizationofthe3rdrailwasdoneviaaredtag.Noexceptions  weretakentotheJobSafetyBriefing. RecommendedReinspection? No    TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  RemedialAction N/A  DupontCircle(A03)ReplacingExpansion InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject ActivityCode TP RM OBS Cables(1000kcmil,2kV) JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0100Ͳ Outside Employee WMATARWIC Yes Yes Time Yes Inspector? Conducted 0500 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference ENGINEERINGMODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS(EMI)FOR JUMPER,EXPANSION,AND TRANSITIONPOWERCABLES    REPLACEMENTSYSTEMWIDE RelatedRules,SOPs, (REVISION2,SEPTEMBER16, Standards,orOther 2016) TRACKANDSTRUCTURES DIVISION–TRST1000TRACK MAINTENANCEAND    INSPECTIONMANUAL (REVISION7,MARCH2017) Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X  

ChainMarker From To Line(s) AͲLine TrackNumber track2 and/orStation(s) CM088+00 CM089+00 HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment ExpansionCables(1000kcmil,2kV) N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsobservedWMATA'spowerdepartmentandelectrical 1 contractorsperformingthetaskofreplacingfourexpansioncables. NumberofDefects  InWMATA’sshopbeforethenightofwork,four30Ͳfootlengthportionsof1000 RecommendedFinding? Yes kcmilcablewerecutandpreͲmeggered.Inaddition,anytimethereisanewcable RemedialActionRequired? Yes replacementontheexpansioncables,2kV(voltagerating)cablesarebeingused toupgradethesystemforthefuturedeploymentof100percent7000series8Ͳcar trains.  Duringtheinspection,theFWSOInspectorsobservedthecontractorinstalling expansioncablespertheEngineeringModificationInstruction(EMI)forjumper, Description expansion,andtransitionpowercablesreplacementsystemwide,issued September16,2016.  RecommendedReinspection? Yes TheFWSOInspectorandWMATApersonneldidnotnoteanydefectsduringthe expansioncablereplacement.  ThefollowingnewtrackdefectwasobservedandnotincompliancewithTRACK ANDSTRUCTURESDIVISION–TRST1000TRACKMAINTENANCEAND INSPECTIONMANUAL(REVISION7,MARCH2017).TherewerenocolorͲcoded conditionsnoted:

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x TRK2CM088+00toCM089+00–Trackinvertcloggedwithmudanddebris causingstandingwater.(SeeFigure1.)

ToachievecompliancewithWMATA’srequirements: RemedialAction x WMATAmustcleantrackinvertsoaccumulatedwatercanbedrainedasdesignedatDupontCircle(TRK2CM088+00toCM 089+00).





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FIGURE1ͲTRK2CM088+00TOCM089+00–TRACKINVERTCLOGGEDWITHMUDANDDEBRISCAUSINGSTANDINGWATER.

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170524ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 2017 05 24 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName POWR SubͲDepartment CBL.IN. Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation FranconiaSpringfield(J03)toVanDorn(J02),track2

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TPͲJSBͲOBS TPͲWIͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 1 RecommendedFinding No Yes RemedialActionRequired1 No Yes RecommendedReinspection No Yes ActivitySummaries FranconiaSpringfield(J03)ͲJobSafety InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject ActivityCode TP JSB OBS Briefing(MobileWorkCrew) JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee WMATARWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports  RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference WMATAPERMANENTORDERRͲ17Ͳ RelatedRules,SOPs, 03ADVANCEMOBILEFLAGGER    Standards,orOther (FRIDAYAPRIL28,2017) RWPM Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X    X   

track ChainMarker From To Line(s) JͲLine TrackNumber 2 and/orStation(s) N/A N/A Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars  Equipment N/A  N/A N/A  1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.07 09:33:42 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando TinoSahoo

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       FWSOpersonnelreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromtheWMATAroadwayworker NumberofDefects 0 incharge(RWIC).Allpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)androadwayworker RecommendedFinding? No protection(RWP)IDswerecheckedandtheworkinglimitswerereviewed.The WMATARWICcoveredthenearesthospitalandsafetyruleoftheday.Thehot RemedialActionRequired? No spots,hazards,clearanceareas,communication,andRoadwayAccessGuidewere usedaspartofthediscussion.  InadditiontotherequiredPPE,theadvancedmobileflagger(AMF)didhavethe requiredequipmentandwascompliantwith“WMATAPERMANENTORDERRͲ17Ͳ 03ADVANCEMOBILEFLAGGER(FRIDAYAPRIL28,2017).”Thisequipment Description consistedofWMATAapprovedflashingamberlantern/eͲflare,orangeflag (18’x18’)calibratedworkingradio,airhorn,andwhistle.  RecommendedReinspection? No TheAMFdidnotifytheRWICviapositivecommunication(phone)thathewasin place(nextstationaheadinthedirectionthemobilecrewwalked)andthe flashingamberlantern/eͲflareandorangeflaghadbeenpositionedattheendof theplatform(8Ͳcarmarkerorendgate).Noexceptionsweretaken.  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.

 RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject WalkingObservation(CableInspection) ActivityCode TP WI OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000Ͳ Outside Employee WMATARWIC Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title 20161221ͲWMATAͲWPͲ3  RelatedReports RelatedCAPS/Findings 20170224ͲWMATAͲWPͲ2  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference TRACKANDSTRUCTURESDIVISION –TRST1000TRACKMAINTENANCE    ANDINSPECTIONMANUAL (REVISION7,MARCH2017) TRACTIONPOWERDESIGN DRAWING(DDͲTPͲSSIͲ013,    RelatedRules,SOPs, REVISION0,AUGUST2001) Standards,orOther ENGINEERINGMODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS(EMI)FORJUMPER, EXPANSION,ANDTRANSITION    POWERCABLESREPLACEMENT SYSTEMWIDE(REVISION2, SEPTEMBER16,2016) WMATAPERMANENTORDERRͲ17Ͳ 02GRANTINGFOULTIME(FRIDAY    APRIL28,2017) Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A InspectionLocation Track Facility Office TrackType X    X    From To track ChainMarker Line(s) JͲLine TrackNumber FranconiaSpringfield(J03) VanDorn(J02) 2 and/orStation(s) CM875+00(Crossover) CM870+00(Crossover) Vehicles HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Equipment N/A  Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 2  Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

N/A N/A TheFWSOinspectorobservedtheWMATARWICrequestfoultimeforcrossover NumberofDefects 1 encounteredduringmobileworkcrew’scableinspectionwalk.100%repeatback RecommendedFinding? Yes didoccuronradiocommunicationbetweentheRWICandtheRailOperations ControlCenter(ROCC).TheRWICrelinquishedfoultimeoncethemobilework RemedialActionRequired? Yes crewcompletelywalkedthroughthe“hotspot.”Noexceptionsweretakentothe RWICperforminghisduties.TheRWICwascompliantwithWMATAPERMANENT ORDERRͲ17Ͳ02GRANTINGFOULTIME(FRIDAYAPRIL28,2017).  DailycableinspectionsarepartoftheholisticapproachWMATAhasinstitutedto preventcablefiresandarcingincidents.Thepicturestakenandissuesnotedwere enteredintoadatabasefornighttimecablerepaircrewstofix.

Thefollowingnewdefectwasobserved,andtherewerenocolorͲcoded conditionsnoted:

x TRK2CM773+00–CablesstoodoffthegroundwiththeoldmetalKindorf Description channel.ThecableshaveshiftedtowhereaportionofmetalKindorflattice structure(oldwayofstandingcablesofftheground)isonthegagesideof thethirdrail1. RecommendedReinspection? Yes

______͒ 1Theabovedefectshouldbecompliantwith:ENGINEERINGMODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS(EMI)FORJUMPER,EXPANSION,ANDTRANSITIONPOWERCABLES REPLACEMENTSYSTEMWIDE(REVISION2,SEPTEMBER16,2016)  FromtworelatedFTAreports(20161221ͲWMATAͲWPͲ3and20170224ͲWMATAͲ WPͲ2),thefollowingremedialactionshavebeencorrected: x TRK2CM826+00–RepairconduitstubͲup. x TRK2CM782+00–RepairconduitstubͲup x TRK2CM731+00–Repairconduit/OͲZ/GedneyBushing.  Theotherremedialactionsandcableissuesnotedinthetworelatedreports (i.e.,FTAreports:20161221ͲWMATAͲWPͲ3and20170224ͲWMATAͲWPͲ2)have notbeenaddressed. ToachievecompliancewithWMATA’srequirements: RemedialAction x WMATAmustreplacethemetalKindorfchannelwithafiberglassKindorfchannelandmovecables/Kindorftofieldsideofthe thirdrail(TRK2CM773+00).

  

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FIGURE1ͲTRK2CM773+00–CABLESSTOODOFFTHEGROUNDWITHTHEOLDMETALKINDORFCHANNEL.THECABLESHAVE SHIFTEDTOWHEREAPORTIONOFMETALKINDORFLATTICESTRUCTURE(OLDWAYOFSTANDINGCABLESOFFTHEGROUND)IS ONTHEGAGESIDEOFTHETHIRDRAIL

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170524ͲWMATAͲTWͲ1 2017 05 24 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency CarMaintenance RailAgencyName SubͲDepartment Inspection Authority(WMATA) Department (CMNT) Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation WestFallsChurchYard(K99)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode VMͲSIͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 0 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection Yes ActivitySummaries ShopObservations–WestFallsChurchInspection InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject ActivityCode VM SI OBS Facility(K99) JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0800Ͳ Outside Employee N/A No Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1100 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, N/A N/A N/A  Standards,orOther   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/orStation(s) N/A N/A HeadCarNumber NumberofCars UnderFloorCarHoist(AutomaticWheelStops) Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A UnderFloorCarHoistOverhaul FWSOInspectorsobservedWMATAcontractorsperformingoverhaulofunder Description NumberofDefects 0 floorcarhoist.Workwasbeingconductedusingcontractualspecificationsunder RecommendedFinding? No  theoversightofWMATAinspectors.Inspectorsobservedthecontractorswearing  RemedialActionRequired? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective.

InspectorinChargeͲSignature Digitally signed by Thomas Wozniak Date DN: cn=Thomas Wozniak, o=FRA, ou=DOT, [email protected], c=US Thomas Wozniak Date: 2017.06.07 12:48:43 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam TomWozniak TomWozniak,BillHultsch

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 appropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE) andconductingworkactivities  inasafemanner.    FWSOInspectorsobservedanautomaticwheelstoponanunderͲfloorcarhoist thatdidnotdeploywiththetrainintheraisedposition.Automaticwheelstops areintendedtopreventrailcarsfromrollingofftheunderͲfloorcarhoistwhen therailcarisraised.Shoppersonnelwereawareofthedefect,ensuredmanual wheelstopswereproperlyplaced,andhaveincludedrepairoftheautomatic wheelstopswiththerehabcontractontheunderͲfloorhoistscurrentlyin progress.FWSOwillperformafollowͲupinspectionfollowingcompletionof underͲfloorcarhoistrehabtoensureproperrepairoftheautomaticwheelstops anddevelopmentofaprocedureforplacementofmanualwheelstops.  RecommendedReinspection? Yes FWSOInspectorsreviewedtheprocedureforwheelmaintenancemanagement andrecordingofmeasurementsinMaximo.RecordingsinMaximoincluded wheeldiameter,flangethickness,andflangeheight.Maximohighlightsinredany entriesthatareoutoftolerance.Railcarswithwheelsoutoftoleranceareheld outofserviceforreͲwheel.  Finally,FWSOInspectorswalkedtheshoparea.Inspectorsobservedtheproper placementoftools,equipment,andshopmaterialthatwasstoredinamanner whereitdidnotfoulanyworkingtracknorcreateatrippinghazardfor employees.Additionally,theshopfloorwascleanandfreeofslipandfallhazards.  Nodefectswereobservedduringtheinspection. RemedialAction N/A

















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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 25 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName SAFE SubͲDepartment Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation EͲLineTrack1,WestHyattsville(E07)toFortTotten(E06)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲRCͲOBS RTRAͲRCͲOBS ROCCͲRCͲOBS   InspectionUnits 1 1 1 1   InspectionSubunits 1 1 1 1   Defects(Number) 0 0 2 0  RecommendedFinding No No No No  RemedialActionRequired1 No No No No  RecommendedReinspection No No Yes No  ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefingObservation ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) WestHyattsville(E07) FortTotten(E06) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A TheFWSOInspectorsreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTrackandStructures NumberofDefects 0 Description (TRST)Unit6207,whowasservingastheroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC),prior RecommendedFinding? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.05.31 10:54:39 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando ChrisDiFatta,AlexanderNepa,TomWozniak,RobertManiuszko

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toenteringtheroadway.Duringthebriefing,theworkgroupwasinformedthat RemedialActionRequired? No theadvancedmobileflagger(AMF),Unit6093,hadbeenbriefedbytheroadway workerincharge(RWIC)andhadtheapprovedpersonalprotectiveequipment (PPE)toperformhisduties.TheRWICcoveredallrequiredaspectsofthejob safetybriefing.Thisincludedthetypeofprotection(trainapproachwarning (TAW)),designationofroleswithintheworkgroup,identificationofhotspots, discussionofpotentialhazardstobeencounteredduringtheinspection,andthe nearesthospital.TheRWICalsoinformedtheworkgroupthatanadvanced watchman,unit6699,wouldbeused.Allmembersoftheworkgrouphadtheir PPEandroadwayworkerprotection(RWP)cardscheckedforcompliance.The RWICcontactedtheAMFtoconfirmhewasinposition.Thebriefingconcludedat 1023hours.  TheRWICcontactedtheRailOperationsControlCenter(ROCC)at1047hoursand wasinstructedtostandbyduetotoomanyworkgroupsontheroadway.At1207 hourstheROCCcontactedtheRWICfordetailsoftherequest.TheROCC RecommendedReinspection? No instructedtheRWICtostandby.At1212hours,theROCCgrantedpermissionto accesstheroadway.At1225hours,theRWICcontactedtheROCCtorequestfoul T=timetotraversetwohotspots.TheROCCinstructedtheRWICtostandby.At 1241hours,theROCCcontactedtheRWICfordetailsoftherequestedfoultime. TheROCCinstructedtheRWICtostandby.At1251hours,theROCCapologized totheRWICforthedelay.Theyinformedhimthattrainswerebackedupdown thelineandthatitwouldtakesometimetograntthefoultime.At1251hours theRWICcancelledtherequestandwasgrantedpermissiontoreturntotheWest Hyattsville(E07)stationplatformontrack2.At1257hours,theRWICcontacted theROCCtonotifythecontrollerthattheworkgroupwasclearoftheroadway.  Noexceptionsweretakenwiththebriefing.  RemedialAction N/A



InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject RWICandAMFRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode TRK RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) WestHyattsville(E07) FortTotten(E06) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A  NumberofDefects 0 TheFWSOInspectorsobservedtheRWICforcompliancewithPermanentOrders RecommendedFinding? No RͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). Asperthe2017RoadwayAccessGuide,therearefourhotspotsbetweenWest RemedialActionRequired? No Hyattsville(E07)andFortTotten(E06).TheRWICrelayedallrequiredinformation totheROCCforthefirstlocationatF1chainmarker(CM)356+00toF1CM Description 335+00.TheROCCacknowledgedtherequestandinstructedtheRWICtostand by.TheROCCinformedtheRWICthatduetotrainsbeingbackedupdownthe line,itwouldtaketimetoapprovethefoultime.TheRWICrelinquishedthe RecommendedReinspection? No requestandaskedforpermissiontocrossovertotrack2towalkbacktothe WestHyattsville(E07)platform.Theinspectionwasthencancelledduetothe delaysexplainedinactivity#1. 

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NoexceptionsweretakenwiththedutiesandresponsibilitiesperformedbyRWIC #6207.  TheFWSOInspectorsobservedtheadvancedmobileflaggerforcompliancewith PermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger).  TheFWSOInspectorobservingtheAMF(unit6093)notedcompliancewiththe requirementsofRͲ17Ͳ03.TheAMFhadallrequiredpersonalprotective equipment(PPE);includingtheflashingamberlanternandorangeflag,andwas positionedatthe8Ͳcarmarker.TheFWSOInspectorverifiedthattheAMFwas levelͲ4qualifiedandhadestablishedcommunicationwiththeRWIC.TheAMF communicatedwitheachoperator,asrequiredbyRͲ17Ͳ03. NoexceptionsweretakenwiththedutiesperformedbytheAMF.  RemedialAction N/A 

InspectionActivity# 3 InspectionSubject TrainOperatorRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode RTRA RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings RemedialActionID:1308 Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) WestHyattsville(E07) FortTotten(E06) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsobservedeighttrainoperatorsforcompliancewithPermanent NumberofDefects 2 OrdersRͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). RecommendedFinding? No Thetrainoperatoroftrain507hadattendedtheAMFtraining,asrequiredby WMATA. RemedialActionRequired? No  Note:Thenumberoftrainsobservedwaseffectedbythelimitedtimethe inspectorswereontheroadway.  ThefollowingnonͲcolorͲcodeddefectswerenotedbytheFWSOInspector assignedtotheAMF: •Train306failedtoproperlysoundthehornapproachingFortTotten Description Station.Theoperatordidnotsoundthehorncontinuouslywhen departingthestation.DefectassociatedwithClassI/ClassIIVehicle RecommendedReinspection? No OperatorProcedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03 •Train504failedtoproperlysoundthehornapproachingFortTotten StationtoacknowledgetheAMF.Theoperatordidnotsoundthehorn continuouslywhendepartingtheplatform.Defectassociatedwith ClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03.  RemedialactionsforthesedefectswerepreviouslyissuedinFWSOreport 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1.  RemedialAction N/A 



 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 3 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

InspectionActivity# 4 InspectionSubject ROCCRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode ROCC RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   MSRPH TͲ16Ͳ10   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X   X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) WestHyattsville(E07) FortTotten(E06) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A OnThursday,May25,2017,theFWSOInspector reportedtotheROCCand NumberofDefects 0 conductedacoordinatedobservationwiththefieldͲbasedFWSOteamto RecommendedFinding? No observe,monitor,anddocumentrailtrafficcontroller(RTC)complianceregarding roadwayworkerprotection(RWP)accessprocedures.Therewasaconcentrated RemedialActionRequired? No focusonPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ02(GrantingFoulTime),PermanentOrderTͲ16Ͳ 10(RadioProtocol),aswellascompliancewithPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03 (AdvancedMobileFlagger).  TheFWSOInspectorconductedtheobservationfromtheoperations(OPS)3 consoleandmonitoredtheFSWOteammembersassignedtoaWMATA inspectiontrackunitwalkingfromWestHyattsville(E07)toFt.Totten(E06).The RWICassignedtotheteamwasformallyclearedontotheprotectlistat1211 hours.  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  OtherNotableObservations: x TheRWICfollowedradioprotocol,callingonviahisportableradioand properlyidentifyingasunit6207. x ForhislastinitialcallͲon,heprovidedthelocationofhiswalkfrom WestHyattsville(E07)–Ft.Totten(E06),track1,andidentifiedthe numberofpersonnelinhiscrew,including"OneFTApersonnel."He Description alsoreportedheconductedasafetybriefingandidentifiedall"hot spots."Hewouldbewalkingundertrainapproachwarning(TAW) RecommendedReinspection? No protection.Lastly,hestatedthattherewasanAMFstationedatFt. Totten(E06)fortrainoperatornotifications. x TheFWSOInspectornotedallradiotransmissionsconcludedwith "over"betweentheRTCandtheRWIC.TheRTCconcludedwith "CentralOut,"concludingthecommunicationloop. x TheRTCrequestedhimtostandbyandstandclearwhilehereviewed therequestbeforegrantingpermissionoftheRWPrequest. x TheRTCgrantedpermissionforrequestedaccess,makingageneral announcementovertheradio.TheRTCusedInternationalCivil AviationOrganization(ICAO)assignmentofthealphabettoclarify location.ThisconformswiththeMetrorailSafetyRulesand ProceduresHandbook(MSRPH)GeneralRule1.79. x TheRWICcalledclearoflocationoncecrewcompletedthatsectionof thewalk. x Ineachinstance,theRTCensured100%repeatbackofclearanceand informationprovided.  FOULTIMEREQUEST: x TheRWIC,unit6207,calledforfoultimeononeoccasion: o ThelocationwasfromE1CM356+00–E1CM335+00.  Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 4 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

x TheRWICidentifiedhimselfandthecrewproperly,requestingfoul timeforE1CM356+00–E1CM335+00. x TheRTCaskedhimto"standbyandstandclear”–thisoccurredat 1241hours. x At1251hours,theRTCnotifiedtheRWICthatduetoheavytrafficit wouldbeawhilebeforethefoultimerequestcouldbeimplemented. x Atthispoint,theRWICrequestedpermissiontocrossovertotrack#2 andwalkbacktotheWestHyattsvilleStation(E07)platform.  RemedialAction N/A 









 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 5 Inspection Form FOIA Exemption: All (b)(6) Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 2017 05 25 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName SAFE SubͲDepartment Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation EͲLine,track2,WestHyattsville(E07)toFortTotten(E06)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲRCͲOBS RTRAͲRCͲOBS ROCCͲRCͲOBS   InspectionUnits 1 1 1 1   InspectionSubunits 1 1 1 1   Defects(Number) 0 0 3 0  RecommendedFinding No No No No  RemedialActionRequired1 No No Yes No  RecommendedReinspection No No Yes No  ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST#6369 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03     Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Description NumberofDefects 0

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.01 08:31:04 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando ChrisDiFatta,LeeEmard,TomWozniak,TinoSahoo

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

TheFWSOinspectionteamreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTRST#6369.All RecommendedFinding? No personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)androadwayworkerprotection(RWP) RemedialActionRequired? No identificationwerechecked.Theroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC)reviewedthe workinglimits,nearesthospitalandthesafetyruleoftheday.Thehotspots, hazards,clearanceareas,communicationandtheRoadwayAccessGuidewere usedaspartofthediscussion.  Theworkgroupwasalsoprovidedwithanadvancedmobileflagman(AMF)and RecommendedReinspection? No anadvancedwatchmanforanyareasthatrequireadditionalprotection.  Noexceptionsweretakeofthejobsafetybriefing.  RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject RWICandAMFRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode TRK RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST#6369 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03     Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A RoadwayWorkerinCharge(RWIC): NumberofDefects 0  RecommendedFinding? No TheFWSOinspectorsobservedtheRWICforcompliancewithpermanentorders RͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). RemedialActionRequired? No Asperthe2017RoadwayAccessGuide,therearethreehotspotsbetweenFort Totten(E06)andWestHyattsville(E07).TheRWICrelayedallrequired informationtotheRailOperationsControlCenter(ROCC)forthefirstlocationat E2ChainMarker(CM)282+00toE2CM290+00.TheROCCacknowledgedthe requestandinstructedtheRWICtostandby.TheROCCrailtrafficcontroller(RTC) grantedthefoultimepertherequirementsofPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ02.The RWICprovideda100%repeatbackviatheradio.Theinspectionteamtraversed theareaandfoultimewasrelinquishedasrequiredbytheRWIC. Atthesecondlocation,theRWICcombinedtwohotspotsintoonerequestfor foultime.TherequestcoveredtheareafromE2CM335+00toE2CM356+00.The Description requestwasgrantedaftertheRͲ17Ͳ02requirementsweremetanda100%repeat backoccurredfromtheRWIC.DuringthisfoultimeperiodtheROCCrequested thattheRWICrelinquishfoultimetoallowatraintopassthrough.TheRWIC RecommendedReinspection? No clearedtheteamtoaplaceofsafetyandalertedtheRTCthatfoultimewas relinquisheduntilthetrainpassed.OncethetrainpassedtheRWICwasgranted foultimeandthewalkwascompleted.  NoexceptionsweretakenwiththedutiesandresponsibilitiesperformedbyRWIC #6369.  AdvancedMobileFlagger(AMF):  TheFWSOInspectorsobservedtheAMFforcompliancewithPermanentOrderRͲ 17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). 

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 2 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

TheFWSOInspectorobservingtheAMFnotedcompliancewiththerequirements ofRͲ17Ͳ03.TheAMFhadallrequiredpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE); includingtheflashingamberlantern,orangeflag,calibratedworkingradio,air hornandawhistle.TheFWSOInspectorverifiedthattheAMFwaslevel4Ͳ qualifiedandhadestablishedcommunicationwiththeRWIC.TheAMF communicatedwitheachoperatorasrequiredbyRͲ17Ͳ03.  NoexceptionsweretakenwiththedutiesperformedbytheAMF.  RemedialAction N/A

 InspectionActivity# 3 InspectionSubject TrainOperatorRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode RTRA RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST#6369 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings RemedialActionID:1308 Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03     Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsobserved18trainoperatorsforcompliancewithpermanent NumberofDefects 3 ordersRͲ17Ͳ02(RequestingFoulTime)andRͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). RecommendedFinding? No Oneofthetrainoperators(train502)hadnotgonethroughtheAMFtrainingas requiredbyWMATA. RemedialActionRequired? Yes  ThefollowingnonͲcolorͲcodeddefectswerenotedbytheinspectorassignedto theAMF: •Train504failedtoproperlysoundthehornapproachingtheAMF locatedatWestHyattsvilleStationplatform.Defectassociatedwith ClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. •Train506failedtoproperlysoundthehornapproachingtheAMF locatedatWestHyattsvilleStationplatform.Defectassociatedwith Description ClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ03. •Train505onlysoundedthemainlinehornonceonapproachtothe RecommendedReinspection? Yes AMFlocatedatWestHyattsvilleStationplatform.Defectassociated withClassI/ClassIIVehicleOperatorProcedures,Item1ofP.O.RͲ17Ͳ 03.  RemedialactionsforthesedefectswerepreviouslylistedinFWSOreport 20170516ͲWMATAͲWPͲ1.  Note:TheFWSOInspectorridingwithintheoperatingcaboftrainnumbers504, 502,509,503,505didnotnoteanynoncompliancewithRͲ17Ͳ03.  RemedialAction x N/A

 InspectionActivity# 4 InspectionSubject ROCCRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode ROCC RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST#6369 Yes No Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports N/A RelatedCAPS/Findings N/A

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 3 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH RͲ17Ͳ02   Standards,orOther RWPM RͲ17Ͳ03   MSRPH TͲ16Ͳ10   Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A OnThursday,May25,2017,theFWSOInspectorreportedtotheROCCand NumberofDefects 0 conductedacoordinatedobservationwiththeFWSOteamtoobserve,monitor, RecommendedFinding? No anddocumentrailtrafficcontroller(RTC)complianceregardingRoadwayWorker Protection(RWP)AccessProcedures.Therewasaconcentratedfocuson RemedialActionRequired? No PermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ02(GrantingFoulTime),PermanentOrderTͲ16Ͳ10(Radio Protocol),aswellascompliancewithPermanentOrderRͲ17Ͳ03(Advanced MobileFlagger).  TheFWSOInspectorconductedtheobservationfromtheoperations(OPS)3 consoleandmonitoredtheFSWOteammembersassignedtoaWMATA inspectiontrackunitwalkingfromFt.TottentoWestHyattsville.TheRWIC assignedtotheteamwasformallyclearedontotheprotectlistat1106hours.  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  OtherNotableObservations:  x TheRWICfollowedradioprotocol,callingonviahisportableradio, properlyidentifyingasunit6369. x ForhislastinitialcallͲon,heprovidedthelocationofhiswalkfromFt. TottenandWestHyattsville,track2,andidentifiedthenumberof personnelinhiscrew—including"OneFTApersonnel."Healso reportedheconductedasafetybriefingandidentifiedall"hotspots." Hewouldbewalkingundertrainapproachwarning(TAW)protection. Description Lastly,hestatedthattherewasanAMFstationedatWestHyattsville fortrainoperatornotifications. x TheFWSOInspectornotedallradiotransmissionsconcludedwith RecommendedReinspection? No "over"betweentheRTCandtheRWIC.TheRTCconcludedwith "CentralOut,"concludingthecommunicationloop. x TheRTCrequestedhimtostandbyandstandclearwhilehereviewed therequestbeforegrantingpermissionoftheRWPrequest. x TheRTCgrantedpermissionforrequestedaccess,makingageneral announcementovertheradio.RTCusedInternationalCivilAviation Organization(ICAO)assignmentofthealphabettoclarifylocation.This conformswiththeMetrorailSafetyRulesandProceduresHandbook (MSRPH)GeneralRule1.79. x TheRWICcalledclearoflocationoncecrewcompletedthatsectionof thewalk. x Ineachinstance,theRTCensured100%repeatbackofclearanceand informationprovided.   FOULTIMEREQUEST:  x RWICunit6369calledonforfoultimeontwoseparateoccasions: o ThefirstlocationwasE2CM283+00–E2CM290+00. o ThesecondlocationwasE2CM335+00–E2CM356+00. x Foreachinstance,theRWICidentifiedhimselfandcrewproperlyand requestedfoultime,asrequired.

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 4 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

x TheRTCaskedhimto"standbyandstandclear,"whileheensured properprotectswereinplace. x Foreachinstance,theFWSOinspectorobservedtheRTCbutton controllerestablishredsignalsandprohibitexitsforallaffectedsignals inarea,removingautomaticcapability. x Blueblocktrackandhumanformwasestablishedinsaidarea,aswell. x Ononeofthetworequests,theRTCcontactedtheapproachingtrain tonotifyhimoftheredsignalonapproach. x TheRTCensured100%repeatbackofclearanceandspecificfoultime protection(exits,redsignals,etc.)beforegrantingtheRWICfoultime access.  NoexceptionsweretakenwiththeROCCrulescomplianceassociatedwiththis inspection. RemedialAction N/A 





 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 5 Inspection Form FOIA Exemption: All (b)(6) Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ3 2017 05 25 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRST SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation EͲLine,track1,WestHyattsville(E07)toFortTotten(E06)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲGENͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 0 RecommendedFinding No No RemedialActionRequired1 No No RecommendedReinspection No No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH    Standards,orOther RWPM    Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X 

From To Track ChainMarker Line(s) EͲLine track1 WestHyattsville(E07) FortTotten(E06) Number and/orStation(s) E1CM368+00 E1CM356+00 HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A Description NumberofDefects 0

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.01 08:32:28 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando RobertManiuszko

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

FWSOInspectorsreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTrackandStructures(TRST), RecommendedFinding? No unit6207,whowasservingastheroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC),priorto RemedialActionRequired? No enteringtheroadway.Duringthebriefing,theworkgroupwasinformedthatthe advancedmobileflagger(AMF),unit6093,hadbeenbriefedbytheRWICandhad theapprovedpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)toperformhisduties.The RWICcoveredallrequiredaspectsofthejobsafetybriefing.Thisincludedthe typeofprotection(trainapproachwarning(TAW)),designationofroleswithinthe workgroup,identificationofhotspots,discussionofpotentialhazardstobe encounteredduringtheinspection,andthenearesthospital.TheRWICalso RecommendedReinspection? No informedtheworkgroupthatanadvancedwatchman,unit6699,wouldbeused. AllmembersoftheworkgrouphadtheirPPEandroadwayworkerprotection (RWP)cardscheckedforcompliance.TheRWICcontactedtheAMFtoconfirmhe wasinposition.Thebriefingconcludedat1023hours.  Noexceptionsweretakenwiththebriefing. RemedialAction N/A





InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject TrackInspectionObservation ActivityCode TRK GEN OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6207 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRST1000    Standards,orOther MSRPH    Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X      X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track1 Number and/orStation(s) E1CM368+00 E1CM356+00 HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A TheFWSOInspectorobservedthetrackinspectionthatwasperformedbythe NumberofDefects 0 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority(WMATA)contractorfromRail RecommendedFinding? No Pro.Theplannedinspectionwasfortrack1fromPGPlaza(E08)toFortTotten (E06).Duetotherainandpossibleslipperyconditions,theinspectionwas RemedialActionRequired? No shortened.ThenewplanwastocoverfromWestHyattsville(E07)toFortTotten (E06).Followingthejobsafetybriefing,theteamtraveledfromFortTottento WestHyattsvilleandcontactedtheRailOperationsControlCenter(ROCC)rail trafficcontroller(RTC)forpermissiontoaccesstheroadway.Theintialrequest wasmadeat1047hours.Theteamwastoldtostandby,standclear.Permission toentertheroadwaywasgrantedat1212hours.At1225hours,theRWIC requestedfoultimetotraversetwohotspots.TheRTCnotifiedtheteamat1251 hoursthattrainswerebackeduponthelineandthatitwouldtaketimetoissue therequestedfoultime.At1251hourstheRWICcancelledtherequestandthe Description teamreceivedpermissionfromtheRTCtowalkbacktoWestHyattsvilleontrack 2. RecommendedReinspection? No  Note:Theremaininginspectionactivitywouldhaveexceededtheavailabletime leftfortrackaccess,whichwas:1Ͳhour,9minutes.Thisisthereasontheteam cancelledtheinspection.  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  OtherNotableObservations:  Note:EachoftheseobservationsweredocumentedwithintheRailProinspectors dailyreport.Noexceptionsweretaken.

 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 2 Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

1. WithintheplatformareaatWestHyattsville(E07), therewerethree locationswhereheadcheckingwasobserved.Thiswasat approximatelychainmarker(CM)365+00onboththeleftandright rail.TheRailProInspectorperformsvisualinspectiononlyfromthe stationplatform.Oneoftheheaddefectsappearedtobe approximately3inchesinlength.Theinspectornotedtheareainhis dailyreportforfollowͲupbytheirnightinspectionteam.Heexplained thatfrom0000hours–0500hours,theyareabletoinspectthe platformareasduetolimitedtrainmovement. 2. AtapproximatelyE1CM359+00,theinspectornotedonelooseboltat arailjointontheleftrail.Thenutwasstillontheboltatthetimeof inspection.AspertheWMATATrackMaintenanceandInspection Manual,section5.14.7states:“AllJointsmusthaveafullcomplement ofboltsandnutlocks.Ifboltsaremissingorlooseasindicatedinthe tablebelow,restrictionsshallbeplacedontrackuntilconditionis corrected.”Table5Ͳ21notesthat“Oneboltintheotherrailend” requiresa40Ͳmphspeedrestriction.Thiswouldbeconsidereda “Yellow”speedrestriction.Theinspectornotedtheconditioninhis report. RemedialAction N/A













 Form FTA-IR-1 Version date: 8/26/16 3 Inspection Form FOIA Exemption: All (b)(6) Form FTA-IR-1 United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ4 2017 05 25 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName TRST SubͲDepartment Maintenance Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

InspectionLocation EͲLine,track2,FortTotten(E06)toWestHyattsville(E07)

InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode TRKͲJSBͲOBS TRKͲGENͲOBS     InspectionUnits 1 1     InspectionSubunits 1 1     Defects(Number) 0 0 RecommendedFinding No No RemedialActionRequired1 No No RecommendedReinspection No No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject JobSafetyBriefing ActivityCode TRK JSB OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6369 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, MSRPH    Standards,orOther RWPM    Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A FWSOInspectorsreceivedajobsafetybriefingfromTrack andStructures(TRST), NumberofDefects 0 Description unit6369,whowasservingastheroadwayworkerincharge(RWIC),priorto RecommendedFinding? No

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.02 13:08:14 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando TinoSahoo

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enteringtheroadway.Duringthebriefing,theworkgroupwasinformedthatthe RemedialActionRequired? No advancedmobileflagger(AMF),unit6288,hadbeenbriefedbytheRWICandhad theapprovedpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)toperformhisduties.The RWICcoveredallrequiredaspectsofthejobsafetybriefingtoincludethetypeof protection(trainapproachwarning(TAW)),designationofroleswithinthework group,identificationofhotspots,discussionofpotentialhazardstobe encounteredduringtheinspection,andthenearesthospital.TheRWICalso informedtheworkgroupthatanadvancedwatchman,unit6048,wouldbeused. RecommendedReinspection? No AllmembersoftheworkgrouphadtheirPPEandroadwayworkerprotection (RWP)cardscheckedforcompliance.TheRWICcontactedtheAMFtoconfirmhe wasinposition.  Noexceptionsweretakenwiththebriefing. RemedialAction N/A



InspectionActivity# 2 InspectionSubject TrackInspectionObservation ActivityCode TRK GEN OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 1000– Outside Employee TRST6369 Yes Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1400 Shift Name/Title RelatedReports 20170525ͲWMATAͲAGͲ2 RelatedCAPS/Findings  Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference RelatedRules,SOPs, TRST1000    Standards,orOther MSRPH    Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office InspectionLocation TrackType X     X X 

Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) EͲLine track2 Number and/orStation(s) FortTotten(E06) WestHyattsville(E07) HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A TheFWSOInspectorobservedthetrackinspectionthatwasperformedbythe NumberofDefects 0 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority(WMATA)contractorfromRail RecommendedFinding? No Pros.Theplannedinspectioncoveredtrack2fromFortTotten(E06)toWest Hyattsville(E07). RemedialActionRequired? No  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  OtherNotableObservations:  Note:EachoftheseobservationsweredocumentedwithintheRailProinspectors dailyreport:  x TRK2CM281+00toCM282+50–Trackdraininvertcloggedwithmudand debris. Description x TRK2CM288+00toCM289+00ͲTrackdraininvertcloggedwithmudand debris. RecommendedReinspection? No x TRK2CM291+00–Mudandstandingwatersurrounding3rdrailpost insulators. x TRK2CM294+00–Mudandstandingwatersurrounding3rdrailpost insulators. x TRK2CM311+00–Waterleakingfromtunnelwallonfieldsideof3rdrail. x TRK2CM311+00toCM313+00–Standingwatersurrounding3rdrailpost insulators. x TRK2CM312+20–Pileofbrokencollectorshoesonconcreteslabongage sideof3rdrail. x TRK2CM320+00–Tunnelwallwaterleak. x TRK2CM322+00to325+00–Mudandstandingwatersurrounding3rdrail postinsulators.

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x TRK2CM335+00toCM336+00ͲMudandstandingwatersurrounding3rd railpostinsulators.Trackdraingrateongagesideof3rdrailcloggedwith mud. 

RemedialAction N/A



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Agency/Department Information YYYY MM DD Inspection Date Report Number 20170525-WMATA-TW-1 2017 05 25 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Rail Agency Car Maintenance Rail Agency Name Sub- Department Inspection Authority (WMATA) Department (CMNT) Name Email Office Phone Mobile Phone Rail Agency Department Contact Information

Inspection Location West Falls Church Yard (K99)

Inspection Summary Inspection Activity # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activity Code VM-SI-OBS Inspection Units 1 Inspection Subunits 1 Defects (Number) 0 Recommended Finding No Remedial Action Required1 No Recommended Reinspection No Activity Summaries Shop Observations – West Falls Church Inspection Inspection Activity # 1 Inspection Subject Activity Code VM SI OBS Facility (K99) Job Briefing Accompanied Out Brief 0700 - Outside Employee N/A No Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 0900 Shift Name/Title Related Reports N/A Related CAPS / Findings N/A Ref Rule or SOP Standard Other / Title Checklist Reference 2000/3000 Series Related Rules, SOPs, N/A N/A Periodic Inspection Standards, or Other “A” Inspection Manual

Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC At-grade Tunnel Elevated N/A Track Facility Office Inspection Location Track Type X X

Track Chain Marker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/or Station(s) N/A N/A Head Car Number Number of Cars Vehicles 2012-2013 Equipment N/A 4 2028-2029 Description Number of Defects 0

1 The rail transit agency must provide FTA with the necessary evidence (e.g. maintenance work order system records, photos, documentation, records, data, or other evidence) to close out the Remedial Action. Closeout of Remedial Actions may also be subject to ongoing FTA verification inspections to ensure corrections are sufficient and effective.

Inspector in Charge - Signature Digitally signed by Thomas Wozniak Date DN: cn=Thomas Wozniak, o=FRA, ou=DOT, [email protected], c=US Thomas Wozniak Date: 2017.06.01 11:44:31 -05'00' Inspector in Charge – Name Inspection Team Tom Wozniak Bill Hultsch

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FWSO Inspectors observed periodic maintenance activities on rail vehicles 2012- Recommended Finding? No 2013, conducting an “A1” Type inspection. Remedial Action Required? No

FWSO Inspectors observed periodic maintenance activities on rail vehicles 2028- 2029, conducting an “A2” Type inspection.

FWSO Inspectors noted all personnel were wearing the required personal Recommended Reinspection? No protective equipment (PPE) and were performing their duties in accordance with the prescribed WMATA procedures.

No defects observed with the periodic inspection process. Remedial Action N/A

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Agency/DepartmentInformation YYYY MM DD InspectionDate ReportNumber 20170530ͲWMATAͲAGͲ1 2017 05 30 WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit RailAgency RailAgencyName RTRA SubͲDepartment ROCC Authority Department Name Email OfficePhone MobilePhone

RailAgencyDepartment ContactInformation

RailOperationsControlCenter(ROCC) InspectionLocation 3500PennsyDrive Landover,MD20785 InspectionSummary InspectionActivity# 1 2 3 4 5 6 ActivityCode RTRAͲRCͲOBS      InspectionUnits 1      InspectionSubunits 1      Defects(Number) 0 RecommendedFinding No RemedialActionRequired1 No RecommendedReinspection No ActivitySummaries InspectionActivity# 1 InspectionSubject ROCCRulesComplianceObservation ActivityCode RTRA RC OBS JobBriefing Accompanied OutBrief 0900Ͳ Outside Employee No No Yes Time No Inspector? Conducted 1600 Shift Name/Title SafetyManagementInspection RelatedReports RelatedCAPS/Findings RequiredActions:RͲ1Ͳ6Ͳa,RͲ1Ͳ6Ͳb (SMI),FinalReport,June17,2015 Ref RuleorSOP Standard Other/Title ChecklistReference MetroRailSafetyRules andProcedures Section1–GeneralRules RelatedRules,SOPs, Handbook(MSRPH);and (RadioUsageand  Standards,orOther PermanentOrders: Operation): No.TͲ16Ͳ10,No.RͲ17Ͳ Rules1.69–1.88 03,&No.RͲ17Ͳ02   InspectionLocation Main RTA FTA Yard Station OCC AtͲgrade Tunnel Elevated N/A  Track Facility Office    TrackType   X     x    

1TherailtransitagencymustprovideFTAwiththenecessaryevidence(e.g.maintenanceworkordersystemrecords,photos,documentation,records,data,orother evidence)tocloseouttheRemedialAction.CloseoutofRemedialActionsmayalsobesubjecttoongoingFTAverificationinspectionstoensurecorrectionsare sufficientandeffective. InspectorinChargeͲSignature Date Digitally signed by ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=FRA FRAFtWorthTX, ou=DOT FRAFtWorthTX, cn=ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO ADAM ANTHONY GIOVANDO Date: 2017.06.07 09:36:51 -05'00' InspectorinCharge–Name InspectionTeam AdamGiovando ChrisDifatta,TamaraPowell

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   Track ChainMarker From To Line(s) N/A N/A Number and/orStation(s)   HeadCarNumber NumberofCars Vehicles Equipment N/A N/A N/A  NumberofDefects 0 TheFWSOInspectorsconductedRulesComplianceObservationsattheRail RecommendedFinding? No OperationsControlCenter(ROCC).Theinspectorobservedactivitieson operations(Ops)Console2forcompliancewiththeMetrorailSafetyRulesand RemedialActionRequired? No ProceduresHandbook(MSRPH).  x RadioUsage,MSRPHGeneralRules1.69–1.88;PermanentOrderNo.TͲ16Ͳ10; ¾ TheFWSOInspectorobservedtherailtrafficcontrollers(RTC)duringeach radiobroadcast;allofwhichwerecompliant.Therewerenodefects observedwiththisfinding.TheRTCacknowledgedallradiorequestsas: “Thatisagoodcopy,”andturnedoverorclosedeachtransmissionwith “over”and“out”untilthecommunicationwasconcluded.  x SMIͲRͲ1Ͳ6Ͳa:“WMATAmustestablishandenforceaproperprotocolfor languageandterminologythatisusedovertheradio–toinclude100percent wordͲforͲwordreadͲbackforsafetyͲrelatedinstructionsandunusualtrain movements.” ¾ TheRTCensuredeachunitoroperatorrepeatedbackeachclearanceor operatinginstructionwith100percentwordͲforͲwordreadback,as required. ¾ Theinspectorobservedthisprocedureforroadwayworkerprotection (RWP)instruction.Thisincludedstandingbyforfoultimeallowance,as wellasrepeatbackforacknowledgmentofpersonnelonroadwayand limitsofprotectviastations,chainmarkers,and/orinterlockingareas.  x SMIͲRͲ1Ͳ6Ͳb:“AspartoftheradioprotocolrequiredinRͲ1Ͳ6Ͳa,WMATAmust establishanapproachforcommunicatingandmanagingallspeedrestrictions thatrequiredtwoͲwaycommunicationbetweentheROCCandtrainoperator Description andtakesfulladvantageofavailableelectronicAIMsystemfeatures.” ¾ Perpolicy,RTCsmustconducthourlyradiobroadcaststhatincludeafull RecommendedReinspection? No readoutofroadwayprotections(ifapplicable),timeconfirmation,ruleof theday,cardinalrule1.79,andalloperationalanomaliesinplace.RTCs mustalsobroadcastRWPpersonnelprotectionannouncementsevery20 minutes. ¾ Therequiredhourlybroadcastswereobservedeveryhour,andthe roadwaypersonnelprotectionannouncementswereobservedevery20 minutes.RTCsalsomaintainedawrittenlogofallpersonnelonthe roadwayandrecordedallcallͲon/callͲofftimes.  TheFWSOInspectordidnotnoteanydefects.  OtherNotableObservations:  x NewPermanentOrders:No.RͲ17Ͳ03andNo.RͲ17Ͳ02 TheFWSOInspectorobservedthefoultimerequestsforsixworkgroups. AllrequestswerecompliantwithPermanentOrderNo.RͲ17Ͳ02(Granting FoulTime)andPermanentOrderNo.RͲ17Ͳ03(AdvancedMobileFlagger). ¾ Allpersonnelfollowedradioprotocolwhentheycalledon/offoverthe radio;includingproperidentificationorselfandworkcrew,locationof foultimerequest(stationorchainmarker),andreasonforrequest. ¾ RTCestablishedredsignalsand“prohibitexits,”aswellashumanform, viatheAdvancedInformationManagement(AIM)system. ¾ RTCrequired100%andwordͲforͲwordrepeatbacks,ensuringthetrack unitswereinreceiptofandrepeatedbackfullinstructionsandclearance. ¾ RTCcontactedtrainsinthevicinityregardingthefoultimerequestand thelocationofpersonnel,asapplicable.

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¾ RTCensuredthatanadvancedmobileflagger wasassignedtoeachcrew andpositionedinproperlocation/placetowarntrainsonapproachto work/walkzones. ¾ RTCdocumentedcallͲon/offtimes. ¾ RTCcompletedrelevantchecklists,confirmingcomplianceofpermanent orders. ¾ AnFWSOInspectoralsoconductedanoutbriefwiththeROCCDirectorto notifyhimoftheobservationactivities.  RemedialAction N/A







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