©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/3/2024 10:54 PM
Metro-North Railroad Conductor Trainee
Test Prep Guide
Absolute Block - answer✔A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals
in which no train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment.
Block - answer✔A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit
signals, cab signals or Form M.
Controlled Block - answer✔The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory.
Deadhead Train - answer✔A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried.
Engine - answer✔A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy, or combination
of such units operated from a single control, used in train yard or service. Engines include diesel
and electric multiple unit cars.
Equipment - answer✔Railroad cars, engines, or track cars.
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Extra Train - answer✔A train not designed by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It may be
designated either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The direction of travel must be included in the
designation; for example: "Extra 2024 East".
Freight Train - answer✔Any train that is not a passenger train.
Light Engine - answer✔An Engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does not apply
to multiple-unit cars.
M-Series Equipment - answer✔Multiple-unit passenger cars of the M-2, M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7,
OR M-8 Series.
Non-Shunting Equipment - answer✔Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a
single light engine, a single Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars, and
equipment indicated in the Timetable Special Instructions.
Track Car - answer✔Specialized equipment, including highway rail vehicles, operated on track
for inspection or maintenance purposes.
Train - answer✔Multiple-unit cars coupled, or an engine, with or without cars, displaying a
marker.
Blocking Device Removed (BDR) Code - answer✔A computer generated, unique, random
number transmitted from the Operations Control Center (OCC) to a Roadway Worker-in-Charge
(RWIC) before fouling a track or beginning work where CTC or Interlocking Rules apply.
11/3/2024 10:54 PM
Metro-North Railroad Conductor Trainee
Test Prep Guide
Absolute Block - answer✔A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals
in which no train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment.
Block - answer✔A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit
signals, cab signals or Form M.
Controlled Block - answer✔The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory.
Deadhead Train - answer✔A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried.
Engine - answer✔A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy, or combination
of such units operated from a single control, used in train yard or service. Engines include diesel
and electric multiple unit cars.
Equipment - answer✔Railroad cars, engines, or track cars.
, ©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/3/2024 10:54 PM
Extra Train - answer✔A train not designed by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It may be
designated either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The direction of travel must be included in the
designation; for example: "Extra 2024 East".
Freight Train - answer✔Any train that is not a passenger train.
Light Engine - answer✔An Engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does not apply
to multiple-unit cars.
M-Series Equipment - answer✔Multiple-unit passenger cars of the M-2, M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7,
OR M-8 Series.
Non-Shunting Equipment - answer✔Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a
single light engine, a single Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars, and
equipment indicated in the Timetable Special Instructions.
Track Car - answer✔Specialized equipment, including highway rail vehicles, operated on track
for inspection or maintenance purposes.
Train - answer✔Multiple-unit cars coupled, or an engine, with or without cars, displaying a
marker.
Blocking Device Removed (BDR) Code - answer✔A computer generated, unique, random
number transmitted from the Operations Control Center (OCC) to a Roadway Worker-in-Charge
(RWIC) before fouling a track or beginning work where CTC or Interlocking Rules apply.
