MTA Assistant Conductor Study Guide
Absolute Block - ANS-a block established between block restrict alerts or controlled indicators in
which no educate is permitted to enter while it is occupied by using some other educate or
device
Alerter - ANS-a device, which detects the frequency of the engineer's moves and initiates a
penalty brake software while the required frequency of such motion is not maintained or
mentioned
Aspect Display Unit (ADU) - ANS-the device within the controlling cab on which cab sign
elements are proven
Automatic Train Control (ATC) - ANS-a system that indicates a penalty brake software if the
engineer fails to lessen pace in compliance with cab sign indications
Automatic Train Stop (ATS) - ANS-a device that initiates a penalty brake utility if the engineer
fails to acknowledge a more restrictive cab signal indication
Block - ANS-A length of track of defined limits, the usage of that is ruled with the aid of block
restriction alerts, cab alerts or Form M
Block Limit - ANS-a place where a block restriction signal is displayed
Block Limit Signal - ANS-a hard and fast sign indicating the restrict of a block beneath Manual
Block System (MBS) policies
Blocking Device Removed (BDR) Code - ANS-a computer generated, specific, random quantity
transmitted from the operations manage middle (OCC) to a Roadway Worker-In-Charge (RWIC)
before fouling a tune or beginning paintings in which CTC or Interlocking rules follow
Bulletin Order (BO) - ANS-order issued with the aid of authority of the Senior Vice President -
Operations that incorporates transient objects affecting the actions of trains. Bulletin Orders
remain in impact till fulfilled or cancelled
CAB Signal - ANS-a sign placed within the engine control compartment indicating a permissible
pace
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - ANS-a technique of operation, on tracks unique within the
Special Instructions, in which movements are legal and ruled by means of interlocking alerts,
cab signals, instructions issued by means of the RTC, or a combination of the above
, Clearance Point - ANS-the region near a turnout past which it is risky for passage on an
adjacent song
Control Console - ANS-the apparatus through which the RTC controls switches, signals and
path of visitors in CTC territory, and which shows song status and occupancy
Controlled Block - ANS-the block, or collection of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory
Controlled Point - ANS-a station precise wherein indicators are remotely managed from the
Operations Control Center (OCC)
Controlled Signal - ANS-a hard and fast sign able to showing a stop indication this is managed
via the Rail Traffic Coordinator (RTC)
Controlled Track - ANS-a track below the manipulate of an RTC
Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) - ANS-order issued by authority of the Senior
Vice President - Operations containing Working Limits Stop Sign places (Rule 22-A), temporary
speed limit, bridge strikes, and other protection important instructions and facts
Deadhead Trains - ANS-A passenger teach on which no sales passengers are carried
Derail - ANS-a non-interlocked derail, hand operated or motor powered, that is affixed to the rail
in a permanent nature, in place of a transportable tool
Distant Signal - ANS-a set sign used to control the approach to an interlocking signal
Employee Special Instructions (SI) - ANS-the file containing line and device special instructions
that have an effect on the movement of trains and system
Engine - ANS-a unit, apart from a music vehicle, propelled by using any form of strength, or a
combination of such gadgets operated from a single manage, utilized in train or backyard
service. Engines include diesel and electric powered multiple unit automobiles.
Equipment - ANS-railroad cars, engines or song cars
Extra Train - ANS-a train now not targeted with the aid of running schedule or bulletin order. It
can be particular either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The path of tour have to be covered within
the designation; for instance "Extra 2024 East"
Freight Train - ANS-any train that is not a passenger educate
Absolute Block - ANS-a block established between block restrict alerts or controlled indicators in
which no educate is permitted to enter while it is occupied by using some other educate or
device
Alerter - ANS-a device, which detects the frequency of the engineer's moves and initiates a
penalty brake software while the required frequency of such motion is not maintained or
mentioned
Aspect Display Unit (ADU) - ANS-the device within the controlling cab on which cab sign
elements are proven
Automatic Train Control (ATC) - ANS-a system that indicates a penalty brake software if the
engineer fails to lessen pace in compliance with cab sign indications
Automatic Train Stop (ATS) - ANS-a device that initiates a penalty brake utility if the engineer
fails to acknowledge a more restrictive cab signal indication
Block - ANS-A length of track of defined limits, the usage of that is ruled with the aid of block
restriction alerts, cab alerts or Form M
Block Limit - ANS-a place where a block restriction signal is displayed
Block Limit Signal - ANS-a hard and fast sign indicating the restrict of a block beneath Manual
Block System (MBS) policies
Blocking Device Removed (BDR) Code - ANS-a computer generated, specific, random quantity
transmitted from the operations manage middle (OCC) to a Roadway Worker-In-Charge (RWIC)
before fouling a tune or beginning paintings in which CTC or Interlocking rules follow
Bulletin Order (BO) - ANS-order issued with the aid of authority of the Senior Vice President -
Operations that incorporates transient objects affecting the actions of trains. Bulletin Orders
remain in impact till fulfilled or cancelled
CAB Signal - ANS-a sign placed within the engine control compartment indicating a permissible
pace
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - ANS-a technique of operation, on tracks unique within the
Special Instructions, in which movements are legal and ruled by means of interlocking alerts,
cab signals, instructions issued by means of the RTC, or a combination of the above
, Clearance Point - ANS-the region near a turnout past which it is risky for passage on an
adjacent song
Control Console - ANS-the apparatus through which the RTC controls switches, signals and
path of visitors in CTC territory, and which shows song status and occupancy
Controlled Block - ANS-the block, or collection of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory
Controlled Point - ANS-a station precise wherein indicators are remotely managed from the
Operations Control Center (OCC)
Controlled Signal - ANS-a hard and fast sign able to showing a stop indication this is managed
via the Rail Traffic Coordinator (RTC)
Controlled Track - ANS-a track below the manipulate of an RTC
Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) - ANS-order issued by authority of the Senior
Vice President - Operations containing Working Limits Stop Sign places (Rule 22-A), temporary
speed limit, bridge strikes, and other protection important instructions and facts
Deadhead Trains - ANS-A passenger teach on which no sales passengers are carried
Derail - ANS-a non-interlocked derail, hand operated or motor powered, that is affixed to the rail
in a permanent nature, in place of a transportable tool
Distant Signal - ANS-a set sign used to control the approach to an interlocking signal
Employee Special Instructions (SI) - ANS-the file containing line and device special instructions
that have an effect on the movement of trains and system
Engine - ANS-a unit, apart from a music vehicle, propelled by using any form of strength, or a
combination of such gadgets operated from a single manage, utilized in train or backyard
service. Engines include diesel and electric powered multiple unit automobiles.
Equipment - ANS-railroad cars, engines or song cars
Extra Train - ANS-a train now not targeted with the aid of running schedule or bulletin order. It
can be particular either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The path of tour have to be covered within
the designation; for instance "Extra 2024 East"
Freight Train - ANS-any train that is not a passenger educate
