Contents
1. SNOW PLAN ABSTRACT
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
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PURPOSE
CRITERIA
ACTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
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2. RAILROAD OPERATIONS SNOW MANAGEMENT PLAN
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3. SAFETY
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4. GLOBAL ORGANIZATION
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4.1 BEFORE WINTER
4.2 AS THE STORM APPROACHES
4.3 AFTER THE STORM
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5. SNOW REMOVAL
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5.3 PRIORITY 1
5.2 PRIORITY 2
5.3 PRIORITY 3
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6. PREVENTIVE TREATMENT
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7. FUEL SOURCES
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8. STORM CONTROL CENTER
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9. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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9.1 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STAFF
9.2 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
9.3 TRACK DEPARTMENT
9.4 COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT
9.5 B&B DEPARTMENT
9.6 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
9.7 FORCE ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT
9.8 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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10. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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10.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
13. STATION SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 28
14. CRITICAL SWITCH SNOW REMOVAL ASSIGNMENTS
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15. KCS SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT*
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16. SWITCH HEATERS
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17. GAS SWITCH HEATERS
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16.1 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING GAS SWITCH HEATERS IN BOSTON TERMINAL
16.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GAS SWITCH HEATERS
16.3 LOG BOOK
16.4 LIGHTING TOWER A GAS FIRED HOT AIR BLOWERS
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18. MBTA ORGANIZATION
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19. KCS ORGANIZATION
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18.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
18.2 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
18.4 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
18.5 CROSSING TENDERS
18.6 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
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20. MISCELLANEOUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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21. OTHER PHONE NUMBERS
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APPENDIX 1 – STORM SPECIFIC SNOW PLAN-DRAFT
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1. SNOW PLAN ABSTRACT
1.1.
PU
RPOSE
To establish procedures and assign responsibilities and priorities for snow
removal and salting/sanding operations, as required, to produce safe conditions
for vehicular and foot traffic for commuter rail users and personnel.
1.2.
CR
ITERIA
Snow removal and/or sanding/salting operations will begin when a snowfall of
2 inches has accumulated or 4 or more inches are forecast or when icy
conditions on streets and walkways require sanding or salting. A strong
coordination with the service of the MBTA in charge of the clearing of some
parking lots will have to be implemented to assure that a complete response is
provided to customers during all severe weather conditions.
Applicable sections (8.1.9 and 8.1.10) of the operating agreement and common
sense will be used in carrying out an effective snow removal plan.
1.3.
AC
TION
MBTA and KCS Engineering Department staffs will initiate the storm specific
snow removal plan.
The Radio Room or Chief Train Dispatcher will notify the Section Chief and/or
KCS Chief Engineering Officer, when there is precipitation of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain. Whenever heavy snowfall is predicted, necessary employees and
crews will be recalled as necessary to make sure snow removal operations begin
in a timely manner. The storm specific plan will be developed as far in advance
as is possible to allow as much time as possible to notify personnel of the storm
and the plan.
MBTA and KCS staffs will update the storm specific snow removal plan as
conditions warrant.
1.4.
RE
SPONSIBILITIES
All departments will assist in the coordination and implementation of snow
removal actions.
The Engineering Department is responsible for snow removal, sanding, and
salting operations at station platforms, walkways, and parking lots as indicated
on Station Snow Removal Responsibilities table on page 28 and tracks on the
MBTA Commuter Rail System.
The Mechanical Department is responsible for pre-season equipment
preparation, management of yard and layover operations and the performance
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of any special maintenance and recovery efforts under severe weather
conditions.
The Transportation Department is responsible for coordinating staff movements
to enable provision of full service in all conditions and for reporting on operating
and equipment conditions throughout any severe weather.
The Customer Service Department is responsible for special communications
efforts and customer coordination during snow events. The Customer Service
hotline will handle customer concerns and coordinate with Engineering staff
during storms to ensure these concerns are handled.
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2. RAILROAD OPERATIONS SNOW MANAGEMENT PLAN
KCS has developed the present Snow Management Plan utilizing all of its resources
including Managers, Supervisors, Manpower and Equipment. This is an integrated
plan whereby the efforts of KCS personnel and its contractors will work in conjunction
with MBTA Railroad Operations personnel and their contractors.
Accessibility and safety of all stations for commuters is a top priority of KCS for the
winter period. In order to achieve this primary goal, KCS has implemented a “Snow
Management Plan” to clear all platforms and as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The objective is to have all stations and parking lots clear within 18-24 hours after
snow has STOPPED FALLING. This plan, with our patrons’ cooperation, will ensure
the best use of time, resources, equipment and manpower during snow removal.
As the snow episodes may be numerous and strong, KCS will ensure that all team has
sufficient rest to stay efficient all winter long.
The present Snow Removal Plan will be updated as necessary.
3. SAFETY
During all the winter period, KCS and/or MBTA may need to hire contractors to do
part of the job. If the missions of cleaning performed by any contractor are situated
within 15 feet of an active track, all personnel of the contractor shall be trained and
qualified to the RWP. Necessary flagmen will be provided by KCS Engineering
Department.
4. GLOBAL ORGANIZATION
4.1
BE
FORE WINTER
The engineering department review all actions and improvement plans that took
place during the last 5 years
The engineering Department assess the level of all the stocks of sand and salt.
If necessary the complement orders are placed sufficiently in advance to get
ready for a level of use corresponding at least at the 2013-2014 consumption
and avoid the risk of stock rupture.
On each site, the tools are checked and necessary tool ordered
The equipment are checked and tested before winter. They are all prepositioned
according to the strategy of snow removal and the priorities
The Chief Engineering Officer will organize a meeting with the Service of the
MBTA in charge of some parking lots to coordinate our actions with theirs.
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Look for alternative solutions to experiment on the network. All potential
improvements will have to be assessed and will be subject to prior approval of
the MBTA.
4.2
AS
THE STORM APPROACHES
National and local Weather Services provide the Engineering Department with
periodic reports that specifically predict the impact of a storm on our service
area. This allows KCS management to anticipate by notifying staff, loading salt,
and calcium chloride on trucks, and readying equipment. Any necessary
preliminary preparation will have to be conducted before engaging the crew.
The Roadmasters will check their stocks of sand and salt to ensure that they
will be able to face the global event that is forecasted + 12 hours
The Engineering Department maintains a standby crew all winter long that can
be called to work when a storm begins, including after normal working hours
and weekends. Platforms are treated first.
The Engineering Department begins clearing platforms and parking lots when
it is determined that at least 2 inches of snow can be measured on the road
and that at least 2 additional inches are forecast. Plows are ineffective in
smaller amounts of snow.
4.3
AF
TER THE STORM
The current plan is reviewed to correct potential difficulties or inconsistencies
The level of stocks is assessed and necessary ordered are placed
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5. SNOW REMOVAL
When snow removal becomes necessary, crews will work around the clock to improve
travel conditions for commuter rail customers, making every effort to diminish the
amount of interruption.
5.3
PR
IORITY 1
Platforms: Prepare for the next rush hour; i.e. inbound in the morning outbound for
the afternoon. Sufficient length of platform cleaned to allow confined boarding or
detraining in safety. Ensure full accessibility to disable passengers. The most used
stations will be prioritized.
All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access…)
Parking lots: KCS will coordinate with the service in charge of parking lots (MBTA)
Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow. In an emergency, requiring the use of these exits,
crews will be diverted to ensure access and egress for additional personnel and
equipment.
5.2
PR
IORITY 2
Platform: Cleaned for full length of all snow and ice and sufficiently salted to retard
formation of ice. Complete the cleaning of station platforms
All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access, etc.)
Parking lots: KCS will coordinate with the service in charge of the parking lots (MBTA).
Snow is piled up along perimeter and at various points. It shall never become an
obstacle to the safe use of the parking lots, nor prevent from accessing facilities, nor
prevent the emergency services to operate in any station.
Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow.
5.3
PR
IORITY 3
Platforms: Bare pavement as quickly as possible after snowfall. Open up additional
openings in snow banks to increase options of access to station.
All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access, etc.)
Parking lots: Snow piles removed; every possible parking space is available.
Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow.
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6. PREVENTIVE TREATMENT
In order to avoid compacted snow to transform in ice, a preventive treatment of the
surface may be necessary. The objective of this preventive treatment is to
guarantee the best safety level and the best efficiency. The preventive treatment
will have to be organized as close as possible of the freezing periods and not too
early as the salt will be cleared by the steps of stations users. This emphasis the
need to check very often the temperatures forecasts
The quantity of salt will have to be as limited as possible in order to limit the acidic
and carbonation processes of the treated concrete surfaces. As an example the
following chart states some max quantities recommended for road asphalt
preventive treatment
solid salt
10 à 15 g/10 sqf
Brine
Wet salt
12,5 to 25 cm3/10 sqf 8 to 10 g/10 sqf of salt +
( 4 à 8 g/m2 of salt)
15 à 25 % of brine
As concrete is much more sensitive to the effects of salt, the necessary quantities
are still to be assessed and no literature has been found yet to define the
recommended quantities and concentrations.
Concrete damages due to salt:
The following text is an abstract from the website: http://cretedefender.com/howsalt-damages-concrete/
“While the exact mechanism of salt damage is not known, a number of known, related factors
instigated by exposure to salt contribute to the deterioration of concrete.
First, salt, a mild acid, lowers the pH in the concrete. The acidic reaction attacks the
concrete paste and aggregate, increasing the pore size and allowing additional water and
chemicals into the concrete which can exacerbate the freeze/thaw cycle damage.
Secondly, salt is hygroscopic, meaning that salt attracts and retains water. When salts are
applied to concrete, they attract additional water (up to 10% more) into the pore structure of
the concrete. This process leaves less room for expansion in the pore structure which, in
turn, creates more pressure inside the concrete when it freezes, causing the surface to chip,
Third, salt accelerates the carbonation process. Carbonation is a process that slowly
reduces the pH levels in concrete through contact with Carbon Dioxide (air) and contributes
to the corrosion of reinforcing steel. Most salts are neutral to mildly acidic (pH of 4.5 – 7),
and absorption of the salts (brine) by the concrete will accelerate the pH reduction of the
concrete.
Fourth, salts are the primary source of chlorides introduced into concrete. Chlorides are also a
major player in the corrosion of reinforcement, as they pierce the thin, protective iron oxide layer
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surrounding the reinforcement
and initiate
a corrosive
reaction in the
steel.”
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Potential evolutions:
Where possible Asphalt will have to be preferred to concrete in the design of new
stations and in capital improvement works.
Where not possible a coating will have to be implemented to prevent the reaction
with the salt during winters.
Alternative products may be considered for test in order to demonstrate the
absence of harm for environment, efficiency before requesting for the MBTA
approval for use on the network. A benchmark is to be conducted with other
railroad companies in Northern America (USA and Canada)
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7. FUEL SOURCES
All crews have a commercial credit card enabling the purchase of diesel fuel and
gasoline at service stations throughout the systems.
A 2,000-gallon reserve tank of diesel fuel is located at T-Pad maintenance of
way headquarters.
Fuel and lube trucks are available from maintenance of way headquarters
capable of distributing 400-900 gallons of diesel and various lubricants to any
point in the system as needed.
An account has been opened with major fuel suppliers. These suppliers are
open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1) EAST COAST PETROLUEM - 781-318-5800
2) TAYLOR OIL - 781-389-0562 / 781-767-5400
3) LUB-O-LINE - 617-776-4490
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8. STORM CONTROL CENTER
For storms of such severity and duration that extraordinary coordination and
resources are required, KCS will establish a Storm Control Center.
The KCS Storm Control Center will be located at 32 Cobble Hill Road in the MBTA
Conference Room.
It will act in strong coordination with the situation room located at the 470 Atlantic
Avenue
The Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Mechanical Officer, Chief Transportation Officer
and the Chief Customer Service Officer, or their designees, will staff the Storm Control
Center.
Storms of 12 inches or greater or a series of storms in a limited time frame may
require the staffing of the Storm Control Center.
The Chief Engineering Officer, in conjunction with the General Manager will make a
decision prior to the start of a storm whether the forecast requires the staffing of the
Storm Control Center.
The purpose of the Storm Control Center is to ensure all departments are aware of
all issues throughout the commuter rail system for the duration of the storm and that
each department is able to work at maximum efficiency for the duration of the storm.
The Chief Transportation Officer must confer with the MBTA Railroad Operations,
Section Chief Transportation, to determine whether the “Severe Weather Reduced
Schedule” will be implemented.
Before each storm, KCS will discuss and submit a storm specific plan in order to
identify at least:
- A forecast of the storm,
- Stations and platform to be cleaned,
- Crews and their rotation for the duration of the event,
- Potential special equipment needed, and
- Storm number for tracking of expenses.
A draft of the storm specific plan is included as Appendix 1.
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9. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Department is responsible for resolving any storm related difficulties
encountered on the Commuter Rail property that would affect the normal operation
of the service.
The key to its success is communication and responsiveness. For this purpose, the
following plan has been prepared:
The Radio Room is established as the central point of contact during snow
events; it is located at 32 Cobble Hill Road in Somerville. It will be operational
24 hours a day and will handle all complaints and condition reports. It has the
capability to communicate with all crews. The emergency number is (617) 2223628 for snow related problems or operation-related problems.
Crews will be mobilized with the forecast of any storm, forecasting the
accumulation of four or more inches of snow or any reported ice condition.
Snow removal priority will be given first to the operation of the trains, second
to station platforms, third to overhead walkways to follow. Parking lots will
have to be cleared in coordination with the service in charge (MBTA). Depending
on the time of the storm, priority of platforms will be the direction of the next
rush hour traffic.
Field crews will be required to notify the Radio Room at completion of snow
removal at each station and to report at least every two hours, identifying their
present location and progress.
An Engineering Dept. Manager will review the snow removal log every two hours
during the storm and report any stations not reported and, if necessary, will
contact any crews that have not reported in to the Radio Room for an extended
period of time.
Some Engineering Dept. Managers will inspect all locations during/after the
storm to ensure all areas have been cleared. During the storm, these managers
will advise the Radio Room if there are locations that require attention.
The Radio Room or Engineering Dept. Managers will inform crews of locations
that need attention.
A snow jet and an on-track snow blower will be stationed in the Tower A/CRMF
area and will be responsible for clearing all switches.
A second snow jet operated by Pan Am Railways will be stationed in Ayer. The
snow jet will clear the switches from Haverhill to Wilmington on the Haverhill
Line and the switches between Lowell and Wilmington on the Lowell Line. The
second snow jet if necessary can be diverted to other areas on the Commuter
Rail.
A bucket loader or swing loader with a portable snow jet attachment and a
bucket loader with an auger snow blower attachment will be located at Readville
to clear Readville Yard.
A second portable snow jet attachment for a bucket loader or swing loader will
be located at Beverly Jct.
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9.1
A second bucket loader with an auger snow blower attachment will be located
on the Newburyport Line.
For snow storm with more than 4 inches, a front end loader will be provided to
the CRMF under contract with L&M Holding
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STAFF
CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for the mobilization of engineering
forces.
The Chief Engineering Officer or his Deputy will be on duty throughout the snow
emergency.
The Chief Engineering Officer will communicate with the Officers of the
Mechanical, Customer Service and Transportation Departments to evaluate the
condition and special needs of the service.
The Chief Engineering Officer will frequently communicate with the Chief
Engineering and Maintenance Officer of the MBTA concerning clean up progress
and disruptions to the service. The Chief Engineering Officer will take whatever
steps are necessary to minimize the storm’s effect on the service.
DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
Ensure all departments are prepared and have coverage during snow events.
Periodically communicate with Engineering Department Managers for condition
reports and possible problem locations.
Ensure manpower and materials are available for the duration of the event. In
the event that the Chief Engineering Officer is unavailable for any reason
perform the duties assigned to the Chief Engineering Officer.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
Reviews logbook after each storm event.
9.2 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
SENIOR ENGINEER WORK EQUIPMENT
Ensure all snow equipment is available for storm duty.
Supervise & dispatch mechanics as needed during the storm.
Ensure that frequently used spare parts are available.
Secure rental equipment as necessary.
ENGINEER TRACK
Duties as assigned by Deputy Chief Engineering Officer.
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ROADMASTER - MATERIALS
Coordinate the distribution of tools, material, parts and fuel as required.
9.3 TRACK DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – TRACK
Provide the Chief Engineering Officer with information on track and station
condition. Ensure that the snow assignments are properly covered and the
work activity is proceeding safely and expeditiously.
Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust assignments to cover areas as
storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
Order the operation of snow jets.
SENIOR ENGINEER TRACK – NORTH
Supervise crew utilization and problems that arise on the North Side of the
Commuter Rail System. Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust
assignments to cover areas as storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
SENIOR ENGINEER TRACK – SOUTH
Supervise crew utilization and problems that arise on the South Side of the
Commuter Rail System. Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust
assignments to cover areas as storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
ROADMASTER TRACK– WEST
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Lowell and
Fitchburg Lines and the Wildcat Branch.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - NORTH
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Haverhill,
Newburyport and Gloucester Lines.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK – SOUTH
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Stoughton,
Franklin, Needham and Dorchester Lines.
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Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK – OLD COLONY
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Middleboro,
Plymouth, Kingston and Greenbush Lines.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - WORCESTER
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Worcester Line
and other locations as needed.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - PRODUCTION
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Terminal
switches and other locations as needed.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
9.4 COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL
Provide condition reports to the Chief Engineering Officer for Communications
and Signal.
Ensure crews are available for the duration of the event in order to correct and
repair any signal failure with the best diligence
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S - NORTH
Ensure the Signal and Communication systems function for all north side
commuter lines in the best possible manner.
Provide condition reports to the Deputy Chief of Engineering Operations. Ensure
available manpower.
Investigate C&S failures on Pan Am territory through communication with Pan
Am staff.
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S - SOUTH
Ensure the Signal and Communication systems function for all south side
commuter lines in the best possible manner.
Provide condition reports to the Deputy Chief of Engineering Operations.
Ensure available manpower.
Investigate C&S failures on the Amtrak Main Line through Amtrak staff.
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ROADMASTER C&S - NORTH
Newburyport Line
Haverhill Line
Gloucester Line
ROADMASTER C&S - WEST
Lowell Line
Fitchburg Line
ROADMASTER C&S – OLD COLONY
Middleboro Line
Kingston Line
Plymouth Line
Greenbush Line
ROADMASTER C&S - SOUTH
Dorchester Line
Needham Line
Franklin Line
Stoughton Line
ROADMASTER C&S - WORCESTER
Worcester Line
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S CONSTRUCTION
Assignments as directed by Assistant Chief Engineer – C&S.
ROADMASTERS SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION
Assignments as directed by Assistant Chief Engineer – C&S.
9.5 B&B DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – BRIDGE & BUILDING
Provide the Chief Engineering Officer with information pertaining to bridge and
station conditions. Ensure gas-fired switch heaters are properly manned by
plumbers.
Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust assignments to cover areas as
storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
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SENIOR ENGINEER BRIDGE AND BUILDING - NORTH
Field supervise B&B crews on the MBTA Commuter Rail System and examine
the function of moveable bridges. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as
needed.
SENIOR ENGINEER BRIDGE AND BUILDING - SOUTH
Field supervise B&B crews on the MBTA Commuter Rail System and examine
the function of moveable bridges. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as
needed.
ROADMASTER BRIDGE AND BUILDING – SOUTH
Field supervise B&B crews on all south side lines. Mobilize pumping equipment
and crews as needed.
The emergency exit from Hingham Tunnel will be monitored during the storm
to ensure access. If snow builds to the point of blocking the doorway it will be
cleared. In the case of an emergency, crews will be diverted to ensure the exit
is cleared. (Back Bay emergency exit is into an overhead structure.)
Standpipes at South Station, Back Bay, Ruggles and Forest Hills Stations will
be monitored during the storm to ensure snow is not impeding access. After
the platforms are completed, the standpipes will be cleared if necessary. KCS
will coordinate with the personnel who clear the snow at the street level so
snow is not piled in such a way to block access to the standpipes.
ROADMASTER BRIDGE AND BUILDING – NORTH
Field supervise B&B crews on all north side lines. Mobilize pumping equipment
and crews as needed.
The escape hatch from Salem Tunnel will be monitored during the storm to
ensure access. If snow builds to the point of blocking the doorway it will be
cleared. In the case of an emergency, crews will be diverted to ensure the exit
is cleared.
SENIOR ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL and ROADMASTER ELECTRICAL
Ensure all electric switch heaters are functional. Provide emergency service as
required.
BRIDGE INSPECTOR – NORTH
Field supervise North side B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned.
Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure
drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
BRIDGE INSPECTOR – SOUTH
Field supervise South side B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned.
Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure
drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
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BRIDGE INSPECTOR – WORCESTER
Field supervise Worcester B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned.
Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure
drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
9.6 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER - FACILITIES
Ensure working status of all facilities and buildings.
Ensure entrances into major train maintenance facilities and parking lots are
clear of snow.
Coordinate snow removal from North Station platforms, CRMF and the South
Side S&I.
SENIOR ENGINEER-FACILITIES & ROADMASTERS FACILITIES
Ensure working status of all facilities and buildings.
Ensure entrances into major train maintenance facilities and parking lots are
clear of snow.
Coordinate snow removal from North Station platforms, CRMF and the South
Side S&I.
9.7 FORCE ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER - FORCE ACCOUNT
Oversee snow cleaning contractors and other assignments as directed by
Chief Engineering Officer.
SENIOR ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION and ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION
Provide flagmen for outside contractors involved in cleaning platforms.
Supervise flagmen and snow cleaning contractors during snow cleaning
operations.
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9.8 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before winter sets in, the forces assigned to clean station platforms will have
shovels, brooms, snow blower, gas, oil, sand and salt stored at all locations.
Each crew receives a minimum of 3 shovels, 3 brooms and 2 snow blowers.
Supervision assigned to snow duty will report to their assignments when 2” of
snow has accumulated on the ground and it is still snowing with a forecast
snowfall of 4” or better.
In the event the storm starts during the daytime working hours, all gangs will
be notified when to return from their daily assignments to headquarters to
prepare for snow duty.
Forces assigned to draw and swing span bridges will be equipped with brooms,
shovels, salt and sand.
The staff performing cleaning operations at each drawbridge will call the Radio
Room at (617) 222-3628 to report the completion. They will report any unusual
events.
Forces assigned to cleaning station platforms will call the Radio Room when
they are finished cleaning a station.
Station cleaning forces will salt and sand each platform before departing that
station. In some storms, platforms will be cleaned with the predominant traffic
i.e.: inbound platforms first in the morning and outbound first in the evening.
All sand and salt used at various locations will be replenished as needed.
All snow blowers will be test-run for a few minutes before any predicted storm.
All defects must be reported to a Supervisor’s office at once.
It will be up to the Supervisor or his assistants to call staff out prior to the
occurrence of the conditions set forth above. This would normally occur in ice
storms, freezing rain and local storms affecting one section of the service area
but not the others.
All trucks are to have a full tank of gas on the last regular work day prior to
predicted storm events.
TRACK DEPARMENT
Remove dirt, stone, etc., for entire length of switch point to at least one of the
half depth of tie prior to snow season.
Provide drainage from all switches.
Check all snow plow and flanger signs.
Check all crossings – surface and roadway – 19 ft. wide area not higher than
plane of rail.
Clean all flangeways in crossings.
Tunnels will be monitored for ice buildup and ice buildup will be removed when
necessary.
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PRE-STORM PREPARATION
In the event snow is forecast for the Commuter Rail Operating territory, the following
activities will commence dependent of the forecasted severity of the storm:
Engineering Management will meet to determine a storm plan and submit the
storm plan to the MBTA and other KCS Departments.
Engineering employees will be called to determine availability and assignments
will be determined.
Equipment will be checked to ensure operation and problems will be reported
to the Work Equipment group and the cars and trucks fleet manager.
POST-STORM CHECKLIST
Within forty-eight hours of the completion of a storm event, the Engineering
Department Managers will meet to discuss how the storm was handled. Problem
areas will be discussed and if possible solutions will be put in place prior to the next
storm event. If the solution cannot be implemented prior to the next storm event,
the problem area will be given special attention until the solution can be in place.
The general condition and the problems/solutions will be documented.
The present snow Removal Plan will be updated as needed.
Equipment and tools checklist and status reports will be updated on a monthly
basis.
PRESEASON CHECKLIST
Proper preparation will go a long way toward minimizing the bad effects of winter
storms when they actually materialize. The following actions will be organized by the
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer of each department for what is relevant of his/her
department. They will be supervised by the Deputy Chief Engineering Officer.
Things to be given advance consideration and preparation include:
Snow equipment – inspect, repair, test and move to its assigned location for
storage in a readily accessible location. 175 snow blowers, 50 Kubotas and 12
Gravelys.
Dual purpose machinery – release from summertime assignments, inspect,
repair, and install winter attachments and move to its wintertime assignment.
Flanger signs – install properly where required with special emphasis on all Rail
Lubricator locations.
Switch rods – clean cribs and provide drainage to prevent ice from blocking
movement.
Electrical and gas switch heaters – start October 1st to give each a full service
test. Make necessary repairs and report each when ready for service.
Supplies – check requirements, order requirements and distribute to proper
locations. Items include shovels, brooms, bulk salt, shims, and propane.
Material – gather it into central locations where it will be readily accessible and
not lost in the snow.
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Drainage systems – clean and repair. Hard to drain locations can be corrected
by auguring holes to a depth lower than the frost line and backfilling them with
stone and salt. Sump pump locations will be cleaned.
Radios – inventory all available, inspect and repair, assign to winter locations.
Yards – clear of scrap and debris.
Contractors and suppliers – check for day and night telephone numbers and the
types of equipment or services that will be available.
Hazard markers – install to guide equipment in clearing roadways and parking
area: to warn of walls and other obstructions and to prevent operation into pits,
holes and openings.
Snow manual – review and furnish all necessary corrections for the new issue.
POST SEASON CHECKLIST
Any amount of planning will not produce a perfect operation. All issues encountered
during the winter season will have to be recorded along with the improvement actions
and their efficiency in order profit by the experience gained. Our best planning for
next year can be obtained by a quick analysis of the one just completed. Things to do
should include:
Review the invoices from all contractors and suppliers.
1. Did we get value received?
2. Which provided the best and the most reliable service at a competitive
price?
Review all deficiencies of snow equipment and write them up for correction by
repair, modification, re-design, or budget presentation.
Remove, repair and store items exclusively in wintertime operation such as pot
heaters, snow blowers and bagged salt. Backfill cribs with clean ballast.
Send in all notes and suggestions for revision of the snow manual to the KCS
Engineering Department Staff Engineer. It is advisable for each supervisor to
write a summary of his observations and experience to create a detailed record.
Were users of the service property safe and liability for the MBTA and KCS
minimized?
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain scheduled level of service. This includes the Severe Weather Reduced
Schedule
Inform public of delays.
Report field conditions.
Provide liaison from to MBTA Operations Control Center (O.C.C.) at 45 High
Street, Boston as required.
PRE-SNOW PREPARATION
In the event snow is forecast for the Commuter Rail Operating territory, the following
activities will commence dependent of the forecasted severity of the storm:
Coordinate with Mechanical Department for light engines or extra equipment
for snow clearing duty.
Verify with Trainmasters that North and South Stations have an adequate
supply of shovels and brooms available for onboard use.
Verify with Mechanical Department that outlying service areas have an
adequate supply of brooms and shovels at their locations to stock inbound
trains.
As necessary, communicate with Amtrak, Pan Am and CSX Transportation
personnel to ensure a coordinated effort in the movement of Commuter Trains
over their respective territories.
Determine the assignment of supervision within the service area. Supervisors
will ensure that radios are working properly with fully charged batteries.
STORM ACTIVITY
Transportation Storm Headquarters will be located in the Chief Transportation
Officer’s Office. The Chief Transportation Officer or his designee will staff the
office. This office will be continually staffed, as storm intensity and duration
require. This office will update storm profile information and disseminate as
necessary, maintaining an open line of communication between the Train
Dispatcher, Customer Service, Engineering, and Mechanical Departments and
MBTA. This office will coordinate with Engineering and Mechanical Departments
to ensure that all efforts are directed at maintaining service during the duration
of storm activity.
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10.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FIELD SUPERVISION
Field supervisory activity will be assigned as the storm forecast dictates. The
field supervisor will coordinate activities from an assigned location in an effort
to maintain established service standards. Such activities will include field
coordination of crews, maintenance of storm activity, reports to Transportation
office and local coordination between Mechanical and Engineering Departments.
The field supervisor will ensure that crews have proper platform condition
reports and that trains are equipped with a broom and shovel for use by train
crews.
TRAIN DISPATCHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendant to snow forecast, train dispatchers will instruct all Tower locations
equipped with snow melters to test the same prior to need and monitor during
use to ensure that the same are operable. In addition, the Assistant Chief Train
Dispatcher will request Engineering to start all manual heaters prior to start of
snowfall.
When snowfall commences, the ACTD will notify all dispatchers to start
operation of snow melters and to monitor their status throughout storm.
When snow accumulation reaches one inch, the ACTD will confer with
dispatchers and consult Engineering personnel to determine if diverging routes
may continue to be used.
The following switches must be carefully monitored during all snow storms:
a. Ash Street – Reading
k. Franklin Layover
b. Wilson Spring Switch –
l. Fitchburg Layover
Gloucester
c. Beverly Junction
m. Needham Layover
d. Bradford Layover
n. Old Colony – all switches
e. Tower A (all gas burners) –
o. Middleboro Layover
Boston
f. Newburyport Layover
p. Kingston Layover
g. Pawtucket Layover
q. Worcester Layover
h. Rockport Layover
r. Greenbush Layover
i. Reading Jct.
s. Greenbush Line – all switches
j. Stoughton Runaround
During a storm, each dispatcher must remain in contact with and aware of the
location of Engineering personnel in their territory. When the reliability of
operating power switches is in question, the train dispatcher must ensure
Engineering personnel are consulted before switch is operated.
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As snowfall continues, the Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher and Chief
Transportation Officer (or designee) will converse regarding straight railing of
routes within the service area.
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
The Mechanical Department will assure all locomotives are fully fueled on the day of
anticipated storms. They will also advise the radio room of yard and facility conditions
that could impact service with emphasis on service and inspection operations.
Winter Preparation
The Mechanical Department has established procedures for trains on layover during
cold weather or snow which are reviewed and distributed to Mechanical staff. Any
deviations to these procedures for a specific storm must be issued by the Chief
Mechanical Officer or designee. Information on special winter operations actions
directed by Mechanical management will be provided to the Transportation,
Engineering and Customer Service staff as necessary.
Portable Air Compressors – All but one of the outside point layover facilities that
do not have ground air are equipped with a portable air compressor to support
locomotive layover and start-up. The facility at Rockport does not have either type
of air; a portable solution is impractical due to its track configuration. A fall
inspection by a qualified specialist is performed to ensure each compressor is ready
for winter use.
Snowplows and Flangers – There are two Russell Snow Plows and one Flanger
available for snow duty. KCS Mechanical shall do a mechanical inspection of the
functional aspects of the equipment and make the required corrections annually prior
to November 1. The KCS Chief Mechanical Officer will advise the KCS Chief
Engineering Officer of the readiness of the snowplows.
The two Russell Snow Plows will be used primarily on the North Side Commuter Rail
Lines and the Flanger will be used primarily on the South Side Commuter Rail Lines
as necessary.
During the month of April each year, KCS shall prepare the equipment for storage
taking all required precautions to prevent deterioration and protect components and
systems during the idle season.
11.1 SNOW PLOWS
SPEED RESTRICTIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
A plow train shall consist of one or more locomotives with a working plow ahead,
a second, non-working plow and or other cars may be trailed behind the
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locomotives. When plowing the snowplow must be coupled directly to a
locomotive powering the plow train and under the control of the engineman.
Snowplow trains shall not exceed 35 miles per hour or the authorized timetable
speed for a freight train and shall be operated at a slower speed where
conditions warrant.
Caution must be exercised when passing through stations, over at-grade
crossings or at any location where flying snow could cause harm.
Extreme care must be afforded when the snowplow is being shoved on track
covered by ice or packed snow; a very high potential for derailment should be
anticipated when operating in these conditions. On ground inspection by a
qualified employee is appropriate.
Snowplows must be equipped with a working headlight on the lead whenever
being operated.
Snowplows shall only be placed ahead of the locomotive in double track territory
when in plowing operation and will stop when met by trains operating on the
opposite track.
Snowplow wings shall be used only when a qualified conductor or engineman is
in the monitor of the plow to observe signals, communicate with the locomotive
and/or dispatcher, and otherwise control the movement of the plow train.
The snowplow shall not operate attached to any revenue train except under the
written authority of the Chief Train Dispatcher and shall then be governed by
snowplow speeds.
A qualified conductor or engineman shall be assigned to ride on the plow.
Clear and Audible radio communication must be maintained at all times between
the engineman and the conductor assigned to ride the plow.
If this
communication is lost the plow must cease the plowing operation until
communication is restored.
Signals shall be communicated to the engineman on the locomotive of the plow
train who will regulate its movements, except that in the case of an emergency
requiring prompt action, stop to be made by use of the air-brake valve located
in the plow.
Wings and flanger must be completely closed and properly secured when being
moved in other than a plow train.
When moving in a revenue train, plows shall be placed to the rear of the consist.
Only qualified Engineering Department employees or Train and Engine
crewmembers shall operate or be assigned to operate a snowplow.
The Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Transportation Officer and Chief Mechanical
Officer will determine when the operation of the snow plows and flangers are
necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain consist requirements.
Report deficiencies of layover points.
Maintain Field Response Team.
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Maintain fuel and supply requirements for winter equipment.
Provide light engines as required.
Advise of access to fuel and sand supplies.
Protect unused equipment stored in yards.
Coordinate any special operations needs with other departments
Engines will be equipped with a switch broom.
Engines will have a sufficient quantity of sand and working sanders.
Snow bags will be placed on the knuckles of the control car and engine and all
480 cables will have the “O” rings secured.
11.3 PRE-SNOW PREPARATION
In the event snow is forecast for the service area, the following activities will
commence dependent on the forecasted severity of the storm:
Increase staffing at layovers as needed.
Ensure adequate supply of materials is on hand prior to the storm.
11.4 STORM ACTIVITY
Mechanical Storm Headquarters will be located in the Chief Mechanical Officer’s
Office at CRMF. The Chief Mechanical Officer or his designee will staff the office.
This office will be continually staffed, as storm intensity and duration require.
This office will update storm profile information and disseminate as necessary,
maintaining an open line of communication between the Transportation, and
Engineering Departments and MBTA.
This office will coordinate with
Transportation and Engineering Departments to ensure that all efforts are
directed at maintaining service during the duration of storm activity.
Coordinate with the Transportation Department to move equipment as
necessary to maintain access to the S&I and PI tracks of the CRMF.
Depending upon length and severity of storm Mechanical Department managers
will be assigned to various Mechanical facilities to assist in the provision of
passenger service before, during and after a storm event.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
12.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Snow Customer communication
Monitor information on train and through LED messaging systems.
Report field conditions, from customer emails, phone calls and correspondence.
Execution of a customer recovery plan when required.
12.2 PRE-STORM PREPARATION
Prior to the winter snow season, communicate to customers the snow plan,
managing expectations, phone numbers, through all available venues i.e.
RailMails, T-Alerts, LEDs, KCS Web-site and social media.
12.3 STORM ACTIVITY
The call center will be fully staffed during storm periods
The customer service team has a member of staff on call 24/7, who will be
called to assist with customer recovery.
All other customer service representatives will remain available to support any
service disruption or service recovery and respond to necessary station
locations to provide assistance to customers.
During the storm, all T-Alerts, LED and customer announcements will be
monitored.
12.4 POST STORM ACTIVITY
Respond to all customer correspondence, inform all departments of service
failures and work as a team to review and develop solutions to feedback.
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STATION SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES (subject to change)
PLATFORMS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
STATION
5 Platforms 1 Kubota and 2
Small Snow
Blowers
8 Platforms 1 Gravely, 1
Kubota and 3
Small Snow
Blowers
PROVIDENCE LINE
287
2 Platforms MBTA
24
1 Platform MBTA
85
1 Platform MBTA
1,592 2 Platforms 1 Kubota
2 Big and 2
w/Handicap
Small Snow
Platform
Blowers
980
N/A
N/A
N/A
Case Snow
Mgmt. John
Case 508509-5551
Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
#1 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt. John
Case 508509-5551
Amtrak
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
KCS Contractor
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
(781)794-1791 Mgmt. John
Case 508509-5551
B&B Bridge Crew (4) Town of Sharon
(781) 784-1525
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Mansfield
Attleboro
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1,854 2 Platforms
2 Big and 2
B&B Bridge Crew (4) Town of Mansfield
w/Handicap
Small Snow
(508) 261-7335
Platform
Blowers
1,807 2 Platforms 1 Kubota, 2 Big
2 Small Snow
B&B Pawtucket Crew
w/Handicap Snow Blowers
Blowers
(3)
GATRA
Platform
South
Attleboro
1,877
Providence
1,018
2 Platforms 1 Kubota
w/Handicap w/Trailer, 2 Big
Platform
and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Pawtucket Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
(3)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt. John
Case 508509-5551
Amtrak
Amtrak
TF Green
Amtrak
Amtrak
Wickford
Junction
Amtrak
Amtrak
FAIRMOUNT LINE
1 Platform 2 Sidewalk
2 Small and 2 Readville Track
w/Handicap Tractors (Located Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Platform
at Readville
Blowers
#2 (4)
Headquarters)
Readville
(Upper)
98
Fairmont
499
2 Platforms
KCS Contractor
MBTA
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-5551
Morton St.
Talbot
Station
Four
Corners
328
2 Platforms
KCS Contractor
KCS Contractor
KCS Contractor
KCS Contractor
KCS Contractor
N/A
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MBTA
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-5551
N/A
PLATFORMS
STATION
Uphams
Corner
Newmarket
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
STATION
185
2 Platforms
LAZ Parking
DeVincent
(781)794-1791 Landscpg
Jim-781893-1650
Brandeis College
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge
Track Maintenance
Crew (8)
Weston DPW
(781) 893-1263
FITCHBURG LINE
Porter
Square
Belmont
Center
131
1 Platform
101
2 Platforms
Waverly
99
2 Platforms
Waltham
559
2 Platforms
BrandeisRoberts
433
2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
Kendall
Green
112
2 Platforms
1 John Deere
Tractor
2 Small and
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
2 Small and
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
2 Small and
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
2 Small and
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
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PLATFORMS
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
STATION
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
Hastings
38
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 West Cambridge
Dump truck
Track
Big Snow
Track Maintenance
Blowers, 1
Crew (8)
Kubota
Silver Hill
22
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 West Cambridge
Dump truck
Track
Big Snow
Track Maintenance
Blowers, 1
Crew (8)
Kubota
Lincoln
335
2 Platforms 1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 West Cambridge
Lincoln DPW
Big Snow
Track Maintenance (781) 259-8999
Blowers, 1
Crew (8)
Kubota
Concord
423
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2 West Concord Track Concord DPW
Big Snow
I&R (2) & Machine
(978) 369-1827
Blowers, 1
Operator (1)
Sidewalk
Tractor
West
427
2 Platforms 1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 West Concord Track Concord DPW
Concord
w/Handicap
Big Snow
I&R (2) & Machine
(978) 369-1827
Platform
Blowers, 1
Operator (1)
Sidewalk
Tractor
South Acton
622
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Ayer Welders &
Acton DPW
Big Snow
Fitchburg Greasers (978) 369-1827
Blowers, 1 Plow (4)
Truck
Littleton 177
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Ayer Welders &
DeVincent Landscpg
495
Big Snow
Fitchburg Greasers Jim-781-893-1650
Blowers
(4)
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Ayer Welders &
Ayer DPW
Big Snow
Fitchburg Greasers
Blowers
(4)
2 Small and 2 Fitchburg Track
Shirley DPW
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(978) 425-2628
Blowers
(4)
2 Small and 2 Fitchburg Track
MART
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(978) 345-7711
Blowers
(4)
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Fitchburg Track
MART
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(978) 345-7711
Blowers
(4)
FRAMINGHAM / WORCESTER LINE
MBTA
2 Small Snow
Blowers
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
415
2 Platforms 1 Kubota
2 Small and 3 B&B Readville Crew Wellesley DPW
Big Snow
#1 (3)
(781) 235-7068
Blowers
2 Platforms 2 Small and 3 Big
w/Handicap Snow Blowers and
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer)
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Platform
Blowers
LAZ Parking
Tufts, Inc.
(781)794-1791 Frank
Spinosa
617-2129413
MBTA
Tufts
LAZ Parking
DeVincent
(781)794-1791 Landscapin
g Jim 781983-1650
LAZ
DeVincent
Parking(781)79 Landscapin
4-1791
g Jim 781983-1650
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
2 Small and 2 B&B Worcester Crew LAZ Parking
DeVincent
Big Snow
(3)
(781)794-1791 Landscapin
Blowers
g Jim 781983-1650
2 Small and 2 Big
B&B Worcester Crew LAZ Parking
DeVincent
Snow Blowers and
(3)
(781)794-1791 Landscapin
1 Kubota
g Jim 781983-1650
Other
Worcester DPW (508) 9291300 x4156
FRANKLIN LINE
2 Sidewalk
2 Small and 2 Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Tractors (Located Big Snow
#2 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
at Readville
Blowers
Jason Case
Headquarters)
508-5095551
2 Small Snow
Readville Track Crew
Blowers, 2
#2 (4)
Town of
Sidewalk
Dedham
Tractors
2 Small Snow
Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Blowers, 2
#2 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Sidewalk
Jason Case
Tractors
508-5095551
2 Small Snow
Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Blowers, 2
#2 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Sidewalk
Jason Case
Tractors
508-5095551
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Norwood
Depot
Norwood
Central
Windsor
Gardens
Plimptonville
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
578
2 Platforms
2 Small Snow
Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
w/Handicap
Blowers, 2
#2 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Platform
Sidewalk
Jason Case
Tractors
508-5095551
1,328 2 Platforms 1 Kubota
2 Small Snow
Readville Track Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
w/Handicap
Blowers, 2
#2 (4)
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Platform
Sidewalk
Jason Case
Tractors
508-5095551
546
1 Platform
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
1 Platform
Walpole
675
1 Platform
Norfolk
939
1 Platform
w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Sidewalk
Tractor
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
Dump Truck
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Sidewalk
Tractor
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
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Track
PLATFORMS
STATION
Franklin
Forge Park
Foxboro
RIDER
# OF
- SHIP PLATFORMS
906
1 Platform
1,388
2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
1 Platform
Weymouth
Landing
1 High Level
Platform
East
Weymouth
1 High Level
Platform
West
Hingham
1 High Level
Platform
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Franklin Track
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Blowers
(6)
Jason Case
508-5095551
2 Small and 2 Franklin Track
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(781)794-1791 Mgmt.
Blowers, 1
(6)
Jason Case
Sidewalk
508-509Tractor
5551
Platform cleared as needed. Crews and equipment
N/A
N/A
assigned as required.
GREENBUSH LINE
KCS Contractor
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
KCS Contractor
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
KCS Contractor
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
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PLATFORMS
STATION
RIDER
# OF
- SHIP PLATFORMS
Nantasket
Junction
1 High Level
Platform
Cohasset
1 High Level
Platform
North
Scituate
1 High Level
Platform
Greenbush
1 High Level
Platform
Malden
32
Wyoming
Hills
243
2 Platforms
Melrose
Cedar Park
285
2 Platforms
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Greenbush Track
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
Blowers
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
2 Small and 2 Greenbush Track
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
Blowers
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Greenbush Track
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
Blowers
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 B&B Greenbush
LAZ Parking
Case Snow
Big Snow
Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
Blowers
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
508-5095551
HAVERHILL LINE
MBTA
MBTA
MBTA
(617) 222-3243
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Melrose DPW
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 979-4170
Blowers
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Melrose DPW
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 979-4170
Blowers and 1
Kubota
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Melrose
Highlands
Greenwood
Wakefield
Reading
E. Reading
Parking
North
Wilmington
Ballardvale
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
422
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Melrose DPW
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 979-4170
Blowers and 1
Kubota
216
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Wakefield Savings
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 942-9092
Blowers and 1
Kubota
757
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Wakefield DPW
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 246-6314
Blowers and 1
Kubota
856
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Boston Track Crew Reading DPW
w/Handicap
Big Snow
(6)
(781) 942-9092
Platform
Blowers and 1
Kubota
N/A
N/A
N/A
MBTA 617-438-8349
Dan Pasquarosa
173
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Wilmington Track
Private
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Platform
Blowers, 1
(5)
Trackless
340
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Rosemont Track
LAZ Parking
CJ
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(781)794-1791 MabardyPlatform
Blowers and 1 (6)
Dan
Kubota
617-4388439
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Andover
Lawrence
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
747
1 Platform 1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Rosemont Track
LAZ Parking
CJ
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(781)794-1791 MabardyPlatform
Blowers
(6)
Dan
617-4388439
1 High Level
MVRTA
MVRTA
Platform
(978) 373-2948
(978) 373-2948
Bradford
412
2 Platforms 1 Kubota
w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers
Rosemont Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
Haverhill
554
2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers and 1
Kubota
Rosemont Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
West
Medford
435
2 Platforms
Wedgemere
408
2 Platforms
LOWELL LINE
2 Big and 2
Small Snow
Blowers
Winchester
Winchester
633
2 Platforms
Winchester
Anderson
967
1 Platform
Mishawum
37
2 Platforms
1 Kubota
2 Small Snow
Blowers, 1 Gravely
B&B Mystic Crew
V862 (2)
Private
Flag (1)
Winchester DPW
(781) 721-7106
Flag (1)
Winchester DPW
(781) 721-7106
Massport
T-Pad and Boston
Welders (4)
2 Small Snow
Blowers, 1
Gravely
T-Pad and Boston
Welders (4)
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CJ
(781)794-1791 MabardyDan
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LAZ Parking
CJ
(781)794-1791 MabardyDan
617-4388439
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N/A
N/A
PLATFORMS
STATION
Wilmington
North
Billerica
Lowell
JFK/UMass
Quincy
Center
Braintree
Holbrook/
Randolph
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
515
2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big
Wilmington Track
LAZ Parking
CJ
w/Handicap Snow Blowers, 1
Maintenance Crew
(781)794-1791 MabardyPlatforms
Kubota
(5)
Dan
617-4388439
837
2 Platforms
2 Small and 2 Wilmington Track
LRTA
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
(978) 495-0164
Platforms
Blowers, 1
(5)
Kubota
1,325
LRTA
N/A
LRTA
(978) 375-5476
MIDDLEBORO / LAKEVILLE LINE
MBTA
MBTA
N/A
N/A
250
1 High-Level
2 Small and 2 Readville Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Platform
Big Snow
Flange Oiler Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(2)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
174
Center High- 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Readville Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Level Platform
Big Snow
Flange Oiler Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(2)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
606
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Braintree Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Platform
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(5)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
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PLATFORMS
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
STATION
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
Montello
525
2 High Level 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Braintree Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(5)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
Brockton
804
Center High- 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Braintree Track
Brockton Bus Authority
Level Platform
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Blowers
(5)
Campello
601
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Middleboro Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Platform
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(5)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
Bridgewater
614
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Middleboro Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Platform
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(5)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
Middleboro/
512
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
2 Small and 2 Middleboro Track
LAZ Parking
Watson
Lakeville
Platform
Big Snow
Maintenance Crew
Seth Shurtleff
Excavating
Blowers
(5)
(617)417-0170 John Margie
(508)2451062
NEEDHAM LINE
Roslindale
482
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Surface Crew (4)
MBTA WelchCORP
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Paul Mcmanus
Platform
Blowers, 1
617-590-7053
Kubota
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Bellevue
Highland
West
Roxbury
Hersey
Needham
Junction
Needham
Center
Needham
Heights
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
347
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Surface Crew (4)
MBTA
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Welch Corp
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
486
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Surface Crew (4)
MBTA
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Welch Corp
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
513
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Surface Crew (4)
MBTA
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Welch Corp
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
560
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Calorite Welding
Needham DPW
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Crew (6)
(617) 455-7550
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
478
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Calorite Welding
Needham DPW
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Crew (6)
(617) 455-7550
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
409
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Calorite Welding
Needham DPW
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Crew (6)
(617) 455-7550
Platform
Blowers, 1
Kubota
456
1 Platform 2 Small and 1 Big
Calorite Welding
w/Handicap Snow Blowers, 1
Crew (6)
Platform
Sidewalk Tractor
(Located at
Rosemary St.)
NEWBURYPORT LINE
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(617) 455-7550
PLATFORMS
STATION
Chelsea
Riverworks
RIDER
# OF
- SHIP PLATFORMS
275
2 Platforms
51
Lynn
957
High-Level
Island
Platform
Swampscott
980
2 Platforms
w/ Handicap
Platforms
Salem
2,199
1 Platform
w/Handicap
Platform
Beverly
1,910
2 Platforms
w/ Handicap
Platforms
North
Beverly
389
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Kubota
2 Small Snow
B&B Mystic Crew (2) N/A
N/A
Blowers
GE
GE
GE
(617) 594-2591
1 John Deere
B&B Lynn Crew (3) Laz Parking
Tractor, 2 Big and
Peter Furtado
3 Small Snow
(781) 443-3770
Blowers
2 Small and 1 Big
B&B Wilmington
LAZ Parking
CJ
Snow Blowers
Crew (3)
(781)794-1791 MabardyDan
617-4388439
1 Tractor, 1 Big
B&B Salem Crew
LAZ Parking
CJ
and 2 Small Snow
(3)
(781)794-1791 MabardyBlowers
Dan
617-4388439
1 Tractor, 2 Small
B&B Lowell Crew
Beverly Depot Restaurant
Snow Blowers
(3)
(978) 927-5402
2 Platforms 1 Kubota, 2 Small
w/ Handicap and 1 Big Snow
Platforms
Blowers
B&B Lowell Crew
(3)
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CJ
(781)794-1791 MabardyDan
617-4388439
PLATFORMS
STATION
Hamilton
Wenham
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
383
1 Platform 1 tractor and 2
2 Small and 2 B&B Mystic Crew (2) LAZ Parking
w/Handicap snow blowers
Big Snow
Peter Furtado
Green+Gro
Platform
Blowers
(781) 443-3770 w
Craig Green
978-361634
Ipswich
529
1 Platform 1 Kubota, 2 Small 2 Small and 2
w/Handicap and 2 Big Snow
Big Snow
Platform
Blowers
Blowers
B&B Mystic Crew (2) Ipswich DPW
(978) 356-6612
Rowley
172
1 High-Level
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
Track Salem Crew
(7)
MBTA
Newburypor
t
745
1 High-Level
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
Track Salem Crew
(7)
LAZ Parking
Green+Gro
Peter Furtado
w Craig
(781) 443-3770 Green
(978)3616340
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
EQUIPMENT
CREW
STATION
PLYMOUTH / KINGSTON LINE
728
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
1 Kubota (with B&B Abington Crew LAZ Parking
Platform
trailer), 1 Big
(4)
Seth Shurtleff
and 2 Small
(617)417-0170
Snow Blowers
Abington
819
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Whitman
693
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Hanson
701
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Halifax
760
2 High-Level 1 Gravely
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Plymouth
119
1 High-Level 1 Gravely
Platform
1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Kingston Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
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Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Gravely
1 Kubota (with B&B Kingston Crew LAZ Parking
Case Snow
trailer), 1 Big
(4)
Seth Shurtleff
Mgmt.
and 2 Small
(617)417-0170 Jason Case
Snow Blowers
508-5095551
ROCKPORT LINE
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
MBTA
Big Snow
(7)
CJ Mabardy
Blowers, 1
Kubota
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
Private
Big Snow
(7)
Blowers, 1
Kubota
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
711/SL 34
Track
Big Snow
(7)
Blowers, 1
Kubota
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
Cape Anne RTA
Big Snow
(7)
(978) 283-7916
Blowers
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
MBTA
Big Snow
(7)
CJ Mabardy
Blowers, 1
Kubota
1 Kubota
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
MBTA
Big Snow
(7)
CJ Mabardy
Blowers
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PLATFORMS
STATION
Rockport
RIDER
- SHIP
423
Canton
Center
1,272
Stoughton
1,865
Bird Street
Park Street
Jones Ave.
Greenwood
Ave.
PARKING LOTS
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Track Salem Crew
Cape Anne RTA
Big Snow
(7)
(978) 283-7916
Blowers, 1
Kubota
STOUGHTON LINE
1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big
Readville Track
LAZ Parking MBTA
w/Handicap Snow Blowers, 1
Welding Crew (2)
(781) 794Case Snow
Platform
Sidewalk Tractor
1791
Mgmt.
Jason Case
508-5095551
1 Platform
2 Small and 2 Readville Track
LAZ Parking MBTA
w/Handicap
Big Snow
Welding Crew (2)
(781) 794Case Snow
Platform
Blowers, 1
1791
Mgmt.
Sidewalk
Jason Case
Tractor
508-5095551
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS (FAIRMOUNT LINE)
Readville Track
N/A
N/A
Maintenance Crew
(4)
Readville Track
N/A
N/A
Maintenance Crew
(4)
Readville Track
N/A
N/A
Maintenance Crew
(4)
Readville Track
N/A
N/A
Maintenance Crew
(4)
EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCHES AND EMERGENCY EXITS FROM TUNNELS
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PLATFORMS
PARKING LOTS
RIDER
# OF
EQUIPMENT
SNOW
STATION
MOBILE
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT/
- SHIP PLATFORMS LOCATED AT THE
REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT
CREW
MANAGEMENT
STATION
CREW
Location
Type
Description
Snow Removal Crew
Greenbush Tunnel
1 Doorway Doorway at street level
B&B Greenbush Crew
Back Bay Tunnel
1 Doorway Doorway into Copley Plaza
N/A-Exits into Copley Plaza
Salem Tunnel
1 Escape
Escape hatch through pump house, opens into the
B&B Salem Crew
Hatch
parking lot.
STANDPIPES
Location
Description
Snow Removal Crew
South Station
Fire Dept. connection is on Atlantic Ave
B&B South Station Crew
Back Bay–Tracks 5&7 Fire Dept. connection is on Clarendon St.
B&B South Station Crew
Back Bay–Tracks 1,2&3 Fire Dept. connection is on Columbus Ave.
B&B South Station Crew
Ruggles Station
Fire Dept. connections on Ruggles St. and in the busway.
B&B South Station Crew
Forest Hills Station
Fire Dept. connection is busway on Washington St.
B&B Readville Crew
CONTRACTORS
KCS currently is waiting for bids for snow removal. Once contractors have been identified the plan will be updated to
identify the contractors and their responsibilities.
Caterpillar Loader with Plow & 3.5 Bucket
TCM Bucket Loader with 4 cu yd. Bucket
T48750
A48750
Case Backhoe
Wilmington
T48738
A48738
Case Backhoe
West Concord
T48715
A48715
Case Backhoe
Mystic
T40108
A47644
John Deere Loader
T41604
A41604
Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket
Readville
T41605
A41605
Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket
Fitchburg
T41606
A41606
Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket
Forge Park
T41607
A41607
Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket
T-Pad
No T#
AA53834
Pickup Truck with plow
Somerville
No T#
AA30028
Pickup Truck with plow
Readville
No T#
AA30029
Pickup Truck with plow
Readville
No T#
AA30030
Pick up Truck with plow
Somerville
No T#
AA69637
Pick up Truck with plow
Mystic
No T#
AA00009
Pick up Truck with plow
Readville
No T#
AA00026
Pickup Truck with plow
Somerville
No T#
AA00026
Pickup Truck with plow
Readville
No T#
AB00024
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AG22025
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
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Equipment #
Description
Headquarters
“T”#
KCS #
No T#
AG30092
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AG24296
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AG24398
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Somerville
No T#
AG24399
Small Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AA0019
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Mystic
No T#
AA00020
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AA00022
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AA00023
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AN69640
Rack Truck with plow & sander
No T#
AG39476
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AE23170
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Somerville
No T#
AG28531
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AG28532
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Readville
No T#
AG28711
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Somerville
No T#
AG37486
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Somerville
No T#
AG28710
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Mystic
No T#
AA23170
Large Dump Truck with plow & sander
Somerville
*Subject to change.
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16.
SWITCH HEATERS
# of
Switches Control
Location
Type
Providence Line
South Station
Electric
Cove
Electric
Plains
Electric
Forest
Electric
Read
Electric
Transfer
Electric
Junction
Electric
Mansfield
Electric
Holden
Electric
Boro
Electric
Hebronville
Electric
Orms
Electric
Pawtucket
Electric
10
Boston Area
Yard 5 CRMF
Electric
52
+ = #1 Switch Must be Kept Clean at All Times.
Zone 1
Electric
5
Tower A
City Gas
32
Swift Int.
Electric
6
Fairmount Line
South Bay Interlocking
Electric
Dana
Electric
4
Hill[1]
Electric
5
#2 Yard
Electric
16
Fitchburg Line
West Cambridge
5
Hill Crossing
Electric
3
Clematis Brook
Electric
1
Beaver Brook
Electric
1
Waltham
Electric
1
4-(2
Hastings
Electric
Heaters)
S. Acton
Electric
2
Tenney
Electric
4
Willows to CPFWL
Electric
5
CPFAY
Electric
6
CPFFG
Electric
7
Location
Gallagher
Layover Facility
Franklin Line
Sprague Street
Norwood Central
Walpole
Walpole West
Franklin Layover East
Franklin Layover Int.
Franklin/Industrial
Gloucester Line
Wilson
Rockport
Greenbush Line
Adams Junction
Shipyard
Allen
East Weymouth
Herring
Fort
Blackrock
Circus
Parish
Davis
Scituate Layover
Haverhill Line
FX
Foley Street
Power Switch #669
Reading Junction
Fells
Ash Street
Wilmington Junction
Lowell Junction
Frye Int.
Andover St. Int.
Frost
Bradford
Type
Electric
Electric
# of
Switches Control
1
Dist. 3 Train Disp.
4
Manual
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Track Foremen
Location
Hall
Rosemont
Lowell Line
Somerville Junction
Winchester
Cawford
Wilbur
Wilmington
Shop
Bleachery 119
Bleachery 123
Bleachery 129
Bleachery 149
Bleachery 143
Bleachery
Middleboro Line
Fly
Vic
Squant
Green
Gross
Pearl
Hol
Rand
Howard
Grove
West Dale
Stanley
Mid
Pilgrim
Middleboro Layover
Needham Line
Dale Interlocking
Rox Interlocking
Baker Interlocking
Warren Interlocking
Need Interlocking
Heights
Layover Facility
Type
Electric
Electric
# of
Switches Control
4
GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
2
GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
5
5
3
4
5
6
2
2
2
2
2
Boston West
Boston West
Boston West
Boston West
Boston West
Boston West
GTI Dist. 2 Train
GTI Dist. 2 Train
GTI Dist. 2 Train
GTI Dist. 2 Train
GTI Dist. 2 Train
Clean by Hand
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
2
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Old Colony Train
Track Foreman
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
16.1 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING GAS SWITCH HEATERS IN BOSTON
TERMINAL
When weather conditions result in a request to the Radio Room for the Gas Switch
Heaters to be activated, the following procedure is to be followed:
1) The Radio Room ((617) 222-3628) will call the piper designated by Bridge & Building
supervision to open the gas valve in the Gas Meter House.
The Valve (the only one) is located in the southeast (front left as you face the
entry door) corner of the Gas House. Check the gas meter for gas flow and the
gas regulator to ensure proper gas pressure is being maintained.
2) The pipers will first open the Gas Valves and then start lighting the individual gas
switch heaters by turning on the individual Switch Heater Valves. During the storm
the pipers will operate the switch heaters and ensure they are operating throughout
the storm.
3) When gas for the switch heaters is no longer needed, the radio room ((617) 2223628) will notify the designated piper who will shut down the switches. When all
gas valves are shut, the designated PIPER will:
Check the Gas Meter to verify there is no flow of gas.
Report to the Radio Room ((617) 222-3628) that the Gas Main Valve, he is
responsible that it is shut and that there is no gas flow through the Gas Meter.
16.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GAS SWITCH HEATERS
1) Make sure all valves at burners are off.
2) Turn on main gas valve to field, which is located in the Gas House (See 1 above).
3) Go to each burner, turn on valve and wait about one minute for air to blow off line
or until the smell of gas is noticed whichever occurs first. Then light the burner.
Always start at the heater nearest the Gas House and work further away all the
time.
4) When the plant is to be shut down, always turn off valve at each heater, then the
main valves. This is most important from a safety standpoint.
NO SMOKING OR OPEN LIGHTS IN THE GASHOUSE OR WITHIN FENCE
LIMITS OF A PROPANE TANK
16.3 LOG BOOK
The Bridge & Building Department (Structures) will install a LOG BOOK in the Gas
Meter House. The designated PIPER will make an entry in the LOG BOOK indicating
the date and time of day that the Gas Valve in the meter house is opened or closed
and meter reading at valve opening and valve closing. Also a notation is to be made
in the LOG BOOK of any deviation from normal operation of the Gas system.
16.4 LIGHTING TOWER A GAS FIRED HOT AIR BLOWERS
1) Ensure the main gas supply is turned on.
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2) Turn on the power to the hot air blowers. The power panel is located behind the
old compressor house at Tower A.
3) A green indicator light is dedicated to each heater. Confirm all green indicator
lights are illuminated. Failure of a green light to illuminate is an indication
of a heater problem.
4) A yellow beacon is mounted on the outside of the main panel; illumination of this
beacon indicates a problem with one of the heaters. A yellow light inside the
panel will identify the specific heater that has a problem.
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SNOW REMOVAL STRATEGY
Keolis is proposing the following methodology for snow removal contractual compliance. The stations have
been prioritized based on 2 criteria, ridership and handicap accessibility. Stations are divided into 3
categories and snow removal procedures will vary based on these categories.
Level 1 is North and South Station, level 2 are the stations with 80% of the ridership for that side and
level 3 are stations outside of the top 80% of ridership and are not handicap accessible.
Snow removal procedures at these stations will be the following:
Level 1 - dedicated crews.
Level 2 – entire platform will be cleared.
Level 3 – Winter waiting zones designated.
The Winter Waiting Zones will be designated by signage on the platform and will be coordinated with
Transportation to ensure that at a minimum of 3 coaches can stop in the zone and all access points from
parking lots will be cleared.
Winter Zone
At least 3 fully accessible cars
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18.
MBTA ORGANIZATION
NAME
Kesler, Brad
TITLE
Senior Director of Railroad and Water
Transportation
Sekkat,
Director of Engineering
Mohammed
Maintenance/C=S
Adkins, Steve
Director of Mechanical
Jones, Steve
Director of Railroad OperationsTransportation/Customer Suc+Water Transp.
Lannin, Marialaina Deputy Director of Railroad
Operations/Finance
Aubuchon, Ken
Section Chief mechanical
Carrega, John
Mechanical Assistant Director
Carroll, Paul
Section Chief Transportation
Dias, Craig
Duncan, Jim
Engineering Officer-Structures
Foster, Tom
Trans. & Customer Service Mgr.
Gallery, Jody
Customer Service Officer
Helmar, Tilli
Secretary
Lally, Bill
Deputy Section Chief Engineering
Tavernier, Edmund Section Chief Engineering
Vieira, Manuel
Supervisor Construction Engineering & F/A
Walsh, John
Supervisor System Services Maint.
Harper, Robin
Construction Inspector
Arnold, Rich
Sr. Tech Project Manager-Engineering
Manny Vieria
Program Coordinator
Royston, Karen
Admin. Assistance-Mechanical
Howard, Robin
Executive Assistant
Harris, Hortense
Admin. Assistant-Transportation
Kaluski, Kamil
Sr. Tech Project Mgr.-Mechanical
Sheehan, Mark
Mechanical Officer
Strahiloy, Sven
Rolling Stock Maintenance Officer
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NAME
TITLE
Crew Disp.
Crew Disp.
WATTS Line (In MASS.)
Crew Disp.
WATTS Line (Out of MASS.)
Fax Machine
Crew Dispatchers
Crew Room
North Station
North Station
North Station
Operations Control
Center
North Side
OFFICE #
HOME #
617-222-2020
800-589-2808
888-824-3511
617-222-2022
617-222-3676
617-222-3656
CROCC
Fax Machine
CROCC
Terminal Dispatcher
Information Booth North Station
Information Desk
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Tower “A”
South Station
North Station
South Station
Operator
Tower “H”
Operator
Trainmen’s Room CRMF
Trainmen’s Room North Washington St. – North
Side
Almeder, John
Trainmaster
Allen, Felicia
Director Manpower Utilization
Beauregard, Mark Chief Train Dispatcher-North
Langley, Denise
Le, Lisa
Kerry Woods
McGuire, Jean
McLaughlin,
William
Murphy, Richard
P.
Neverett, Mark
O’Neal, William
Patriacca, Mark
Rae, William C.
Reade, Ronald
Reardon, Edward
Rossi, John
Santamaria, John
Silver, Juanetta
Vedder, Patrick
Trainmaster – North Station
Field Superintendent - South
OFFICE #
HOME #
617-222-3659
PAGER
CELL#
617-473-5940 617-293-9090
617-222-8115
603-817-1399
617-473-1523 617-293-9092
617-222-3656
617-222-8116
617-473-6470 617-438-7484
617-501-4339
617-222-3654
Senior Road Foreman
Terminal Superintendent-South 617-222-8110
Road Foreman-South Station
Field Trainmaster-South
Road Foreman - North
Lead Trainmaster-North
Trainmaster-South
Field Superintendent - North
Trainmaster – South Station
Field Trainmaster - South
18.2 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
NAME
Coatanea, Ronan
Dillon, Linda
White Jonathan
Vargas, Nadia
McDonough,
Kaitlyn
Addonizio, Frank
Santini, Lauren
Information
Booth
Information Desk
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
TITLE
Deputy Chief of Customer
Service
Mgr. Operational Planning
Sr. Customer Service Adm.
Customer Service Adm.
Customer Service Delivery
Mgr. North
Customer Service Adm.
North Station
South Station
North Station
South Station
18.4 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NAME
Baran, Pascal
Agnello, David
Mitchell, John
Callahan, John
Mallon, Patty
Regan, Annmarie
Trouble Desk
Mystic Junction
Readville
Materials, Yard
Work Equipment
TITLE
Chief Engineering Officer
Deputy Chief Engineering Officer
ACEO – Com & Signal
ACEO – Facilities
ACEO – Bridges & Buildings
ACEO - Force Account
Radio Room
Electricians Shop
Structures Garage
T-Pad
Readville Shop
Relay Shop
Allen, Ron
Roadmaster Track South
Berry, Robert
Senior Engineer Signal Design
Brady, Jim
Construction Inspector
Brown, Mike
Mgr. of Materials Distribution
Campione, Steve Sr. Engineer Electrical
Collins, Ralph
Sr. Eng.-Comm.
Coughlan, Dan
Electronic Shop
Desmond, John
Sr. Eng. Work Equipment
Doe, Rob
Roadmaster-S&I
Donati, Elmer
Roadmaster Track - Old Colony
Ferraro, James
Roadmaster Track - West
Foley, Bill
Work Equipment Foreman
Ford, Thomas
Senior Engineer – Facilities
Howland, James Senior Engineer Track - North
Jalbert, John
Roadmaster Electrical
Keenan, Peter
Bridge Inspector - North
NAME
TITLE
Leblanc, Gene
Bridge Inspector - Worcester
Lestan, Steve
Roadmaster C&S – South
Marshall, Rich
Roadmaster B&B – South
McCabe, John
Roadmaster Signal Construction
McCabe, Joseph Roadmaster C&S - Old Colony
McGuire, Dale
Roadmaster B&B – North
McNall, Daniel
Sr. Eng. Signal Construction
Neves, Joe
Roadmaster Track - North
Pigsley, John
Roadmaster Facilities
O’Connell, Ed
Sr. Engineer Control Systems
Palazzolo, Marty Senior Engineer C&S – South
Pelletier, Steve
Roadmaster C&S – West
Rodricks, Dana
Senior Engineer Track – South
Routhier, Joseph Roadmaster C&S – North
Sartori, Rich
Roadmaster B&B – North
Smith, Owen
Roadmaster Track - Production
Wallis, Bob
Roadmaster Comm.-North
Ward, Christopher Bridge Inspector B&B - South
Welch, James
Construction Inspector
West, David
Engineer Track
Weldon, Derek
Senior Engineer Signal
Wesson, Greg
Roadmaster-Comm.
Asst. Supt. S&I, North
Supt. Quality Engineering
Asst. Supt., Readville
Asst. Supt. Coach Shop, CRMF
Technical Writer
Truck Shop Manager
Director Train Servicing &
Scheduling
Horrocks, Randy Foreman III
Janshego, Steve Supt S&I - CRMF
Kapela, Michael
Shop Manager
Kirkham, Greg
Supt. CRMF Shop Operations
Leetch, John
Supt. S&I & Outlying Points
North
Lewis, Robert
Supt. of Locomotives
Long, Thomas
Fabrication Manager
Material Control
Stores Clerk
Maguire, Dan
Supt S&I & Outlying Points
South
McNemar, Robert Supt. Train Servicing and
Cleanliness
Mgr. HVAC Systems Quality &
O’Connell, Donald Reliability
O'Shea, Gerald
Asst. Supt. Outlying Points
South
Petruccelli, Sal
Deputy Chief Mechanical Officer
Robinson, Patrick Supt. Technical Services
Schevis, Dave
Manager Special Projects
Silva, Roy
Asst. Supt. North Outlying
Points
Slater, Reginald Manager Quality Services
Taylor, Al
Foreman III
OFFICE #
HOME #
PAGER #
617-222-8212
617-222-8472 508-297-2301
Police
Radio Room
Dispatch Office North Side
Dispatch Office South Side
Police
Dave Fink
Sid Culliford
Dick Miller
Warren Bostwick
Police
800-331-0008
617-222-3628
617-222-6115
617-222-8101/8100
978-663-1168
978-663-1186
978-663-9320
978-663-9321
978-663-9326
1-800-799-0994
(Ohio)
(GM)
518-767-6101
Bob McGovern, Trainmaster 518-767-6001
Pager: 1-800944-2337/Pin
#52732
(Middleboro)
617-783-6255
(Readville)
617-783-6260
(Walpole)
617-783-6236
Mike Wojtas (Track)
617-783-6449/
6448
Readville Yardmaster
617-364-1072
Boston Line Dispatcher
518-767-6111
Framingham BR
Chief Dispatcher
518-617-6102
Police
617-222-1212
Central Control Center
617-222-5707
High Street,
Boston
Dispatcher
617-222-5758
Back Bay Station
617-222-5777
Ticket Window
617-345-7961
MBTA Emergency Storm
617-222-3442
Control Center
PAN AM
CSX
MBTA
MASS. ELECTRIC
CO.
“OFF HOURS” i.e.
North Andover
Facility
Weekends, Monday thru
Friday
978-688-1535 or 978-6886085
Before 8AM & After
4PM
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Normal Business
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am4:00pm
Malden Engineering-617388-5254
Phil Rohn
Malden Facility-617- Jim Sullivan324-5151
Malden
800-542-2031
x5317
978-524-2231
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21.
OTHER PHONE NUMBERS
DISPATCHERS NORTH
Boston East
Boston Valley
Boston West
Fitchburg
Chief North
Code Rm C. Hill
Northside Terminal
DRAWBRIDGES
Draw 1 Tower A
Beverly
PHONE #
DISPATCHERS SOUTH
617-222-6109 Chief South
617-222-6110 Corridor Dispatcher
617-222-6112/ Midland Dispatcher
617-222-6111
617-222-6161 South Station Trouble
Desk
617-222-6114/ Southside Terminal
617-222-6115
617-523-4533 Old Colony
617-222-6113
PHONE #
617-222-5978/ Manchester
5986
Gloucester
978-921-4533 Saugus
HEADQUARTERS
PHONE #
MISCELLANEOUS
Abington
617-222-3063 ET Shop
Ayer Trailer 978-772- 978-772-5230 Radio Shop-North
6804 (6760)
PHONE #
617-222-6190
617-222-6189
Depot-W. Concord
Greenbush
Readville
Rosemont
Salem 222-1849
Walpole
Waltham Signal
West Concord
Wilmington
Wilmington
617-222-3611/
8412/8413/8415
978-369-2931
Signal Design
617-222-5789
617-222-3102 Signal Relay Shop
617-222-4980 Signal T-pad
508-660-1698
617-222-2360 Radio Shop-South
978-369-2931
617-222-6885
617-222-3350