Cold Weather Plans

• Plan 1- Temperatures forecast between 30°F and 11°F
    RTO  Subdivision "A" & "B" will continue normal schedules.
    Train cutting will be discontinued.
    Trains stored in the open will be 'Cut In'

•  Plan 2 - Temperatures forecast at 10° F and below
    G.O.s and work trains will be cancelled where needed.
    Operate maximum length trains on all lines except OPTO lines.
    Trains will be relocated to underground storage locations.

• Plan 2 (MOD)
    G.O.s and work trains will be cancelled where needed.
    At the discretion of District General Superintendent, underground storage on affected lines
    will be in effect.
    Operate maximum length trains on all lines except OPTO lines.

• Plan 3 - Forecast of ice storm, sleet and freezing rain
    Subways Storm Control Center  activated.
    Operate maximum length trains on all lines except OPTO lines.
    Local Storm Fighting Centers activated.
    All Ice Storm fighting equipment prepared for activation.
    G.O.s and work trains will be cancelled where needed.

• Plan 4 - Forecast of snow (5 inches or more)
    Subways Storm Control Center activated.
    Operate maximum length trains on all lines Including OPTO lines.
    Underground storage in effect.
    Local Storm Fighting Centers activated.
    All Ice Storm fighting equipment prepared for activation.
    G.O.s and work trains will be cancelled where needed.
  
   

Last revised 01/21/2011

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