WMATA WMATA Station Operations

Question 1

What is the primary role of a WMATA Station Manager?

Accepted Answer

Oversee station safety and customer service

Answer

Operate trains

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Repair rail equipment

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Manage payroll

Question 2

How often must WMATA station managers conduct a station inspection?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of each shift

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Once per week

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Once per month

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Only when incidents occur

Question 3

What action should a Station Manager take if an escalator becomes inoperable?

Accepted Answer

Notify Rail Operations Control Center and post signage

Answer

Ignore it until maintenance arrives

Answer

Shut down the station

Answer

Call 911 immediately

Question 4

Which system do WMATA Station Managers use to communicate with train operators?

Accepted Answer

Rail Operations Control Center radio

Answer

Cell phone

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Public Address (PA) system

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Email

Question 5

What is the correct procedure when a passenger falls onto the tracks?

Accepted Answer

Activate the Emergency Trip Station (ETS) and call ROCC

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Jump down to assist

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Wait for the next train to pass

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Use the PA to announce a delay

Question 6

What does a flashing yellow light on the station platform edge indicate?

Accepted Answer

Train is approaching

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Station is closing

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Emergency stop activated

Answer

Elevator is out of service