MTA EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS

MTA EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND
OPERATIONS CONCEPTS AND SOLVED
ITEMS

◉ INTERLOCKING SIGNALS
Answer: the fixed signals of an interlocking.


◉ MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED (MAS)
Answer: the maximum speed authorized by the Operating Rules and
Special Instructions.


◉ LIMITED SPEED
Answer: not exceeding 45 MPH for passenger trains, and not
exceeding 25 MPH for other trains.


◉ MEDIUM SPEED
Answer: not exceeding 30 MPH for passenger trains, and not
exceeding 15 MPH for other trains.


◉ SLOW SPEED

, Answer: not exceeding 15 MPH


◉ BLOCK LIMIT
Answer: a place where a block limit signal is displayed.


◉ CONTROLLED POINT (CP)
Answer: a station where signals are remotely controlled from the
Operations Control Center (OCC).


◉ PASSENGER STATION
Answer: a place designated in the station pages of the Special
Instructions where passengers are received and/or discharged.


◉ STATION
Answer: a place designated in the station pages of the Special
Instructions by name.


◉ CLEARANCE POINT
Answer: the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for
passage on an adjacent track.


◉ DERAIL