Can Metro-issued mobile phones be used in the danger zone and rail corridor?

• A. Danger Zone = YES
• B. Rail Corridor = From a position of safety they can be used; During an emergency, or for Business Requirements
• C. Danger Zone = NEVER; Rail Corridor = From a position of safety they can be used only during emergencies or business requirements
• D. Rail Corridor = Never in normal conditions

Answer: (C)

In safe operations near rail assets, the rule is strict: protect every worker from ignition risks and electromagnetic interference. The danger zone around tracks is treated as off-limits for mobile devices—the phones are never to be used there because even small sparks or distractions can have serious consequences.

When you’re in the rail corridor, use is controlled and limited to moments where you’re in a position of safety—meaning you’re in a designated safe area outside the danger zone. Even then, use is confined to emergencies or for approved business requirements. This ensures essential communication can happen for safety and coordination, but normal casual use in the hostile environment is not permitted.

So the best approach is: never use a Metro-issued phone in the danger zone, and in the rail corridor, use only from a safe location and only for emergencies or approved work tasks.