For example, a railroad that finds that a rco, who is certified both as an engineer and as a conductor but who was not accompanied by a certified conductor, has failed to comply with prohibitions against tampering with a locomotive mounted safety device would have to determine whether to revoke the persons conductor certification pursuant to. Csx conductor practice questions flashcards quizlet. Today, metro north operates over 384 route miles and 775 miles of track, linking the iconic grand central terminal gct in new york city with 121 stations in new york state and connecticut. Mta bus operator and train conductor exam practice. Imagine working at mta metronorth railroad conductor training program before you get there. Metronorth conductor sees assault charges dropped by mta. Metronorth fires new conductors in testing scandal thane grauel and ken l valenti, tjn published 7. Metronorth was the first american railroad to win this coveted award in its 26year history. You are not allowed to stay as an ac forever, you must qualify as a conductor or you will be terminated. Your answers to the questions in this test should be based only on the passages provided.
Can the experts here fill in some of the gaps as to what are todays responsibilitiesduties for a conductor couplinguncoupling cars, its your job to fix a broken airhose or coupler knuckle out on the line. I just wish the book was more up to date with the different changes within nycs mta train system. Also all these books consist of are a series of exams with nothing to study from. April 12 waterbury branch substitute busing in effect starting mon. Learn how to pass the mta bus operator and train conductor exam.
Norfolk southern is holding an all day open house for conductor trainees in my home town soon and have a daughter interested in applying. This test covers a wide variety of subjects, including logical reasoning inductive and deductive reasoning, spatial orientation, verbal information processing, and visualization. A dozen current and former employees of the metronorth railroad were brought into state court in manhattan in handcuffs on monday on charges that they cheated on. Mta metronorth railroad conductor training program.
Books, magazines, music, tv, and movies, and other media. Mta metronorth railroad hiring process post by steamboat willie. About 90 percent of those books are outdated and are way harder than any test given. Study guides for mta exams transit employment nyc transit. As varied as their achievements are, all four employees share the character and leadership abilities that help make metronorth a great railroad, said joseph giulietti, president of metronorth. Fra declines to adopt the alternative procedure for class iii railroads because.
In commonwealth english, a conductor is also known as guard or. Mta nycta bus operator study guide ta only as this is not needed for mta bus or mabstoa. Why dont the railroads have comprehensive medical fitnessforduty standards. Lirr assistant conductor exam njcl2308 mon jun 10 00. Conductor exam 6601, new york city, 15 replies mta conductor exam 8094, new york city, 26 replies mta conductor exam, new york city, 1 replies a metronorth railroad conductor became a choral conductor, connecticut, 4 replies where can i buy the mta subway conductor and train operator exam study booklet. The metronorth commuter railroad reporting mark mncw, trading as mta metronorth railroad or simply metronorth, is a suburban commuter rail service run by the metropolitan transportation authority mta, a public authority of the u. Dec 09, 2019 while many conductors learn on the job in entrylevel rail yard positions. It has lots of basic math questions and reading comprehension questions. A lot of the information is not accurate but informative.
Metronorth conductor thomas moran had assault charges dropped in court stemming from an altercation with mta officers last august. Promotion to car maintainer group b machinist mar 6 24, 2020. The metronorth commuter railroad reporting mark mncw, trading as mta metronorth. New positions are posted frequently, so check back often. Metronorth commuter railroad train conductor salaries. Traction power electrification system investigation report washington metropolitan area transit authority. Engineer in hoboken train crash had undiagnosed sleep. 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. The copies we own of the only known study guide for the mta exam, conductor. Metronorth is hiring conductor trainee deadline 1252015 terrapin station wed jan 21 20. Structure maintainer group e plumber mar 6 24, 2020. Those books from passbooks sold down by chambers street at the book store are a waste of time. They do have other exam books traffic agent, police officer, etc.
Lirr assistant conductor exam danavigata fri jun 21 14. Metronorth is hiring conductor trainee deadline 1252015. This analysis of those questions considers the interests and relationships among the three primary interested parties. There is a mandatory promotion to conductor within the first 5 years. Securing train with hand brake at destination before. Metronorth is hiring conductor trainee deadline 1252015 terrapin station wed jan 21 12. Norac was formed in january 1985 with the first five roads and metro north. A conductor north american english or guard commonwealth english is a train crew member responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve actual operation of the trainlocomotive. The library does own a train operator study guide but no copies are available and the wait list is long.
It was my daily duty to have train leave 5 mins out of trainyard in order to leave platform with passengers boarded and ready to leave at the time listed in schedule. The purpose of the skilled craft battery test is to determine your knowledge and familiarity with common scenarios you will encounter for the job you are applying for. In my most recent endeavor with 3d printing if youve been around a while, you may recall that my first 3d model ever was of brewster station, i set about the task of making a grand central key as a gift for a friend who is a metronorth conductor. Why does this persist, in spite of several train collisions and derailments attributed to medical issues like untreated obstructive sleep apnea osa. The mta police exam includes 200 questions and has a time limit of two and half hours. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metronorth employees and customers required to wear face masks or coverings, effective friday, april 17 face masks required on west of hudson trains while traveling in new jersey, eff. Get ready for the mta employment exams of the mta bus operator, mta train operator, mta police. Explore the company profile and learn everything from culture to benefits. The mta conductor exam is coming in the next couple of months. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. To become an mta conductor, you must meet basic requirements and pass a written exam. Metronorth also said it is confident that the railroad is safe for its customers and employees, and that every engineer and conductor is competent.
If youd like to become an mta bus driver, mabstoa bus operator, or an mta train operator, you have to successfully pass 1 or 2 mta operatormta conductor exams. Industrial hygiene motive power and equipment operating practices. All agencies at the mta are equal opportunity employers and fully committed to opening career paths to job seekers from all backgrounds. You can use the job portal to see jobs by agency or by skill set. The national transportation safety board is investigating the accident and has not determined the cause. Mta metronorth railroad today announced special recognition for four railroad employees by the mta board. You may want to try amazon in regards to finding a copy of the book, the name would be train operator passbooks. As for figuring out your score, you can try a simple math formula. Recently i have been contacted by mta metronorth, with news that they are considering me for appointment to an assistant conductor positionhell it only took 6. To calculate a test score, you divide 100 by the amount of test. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. New york metropolitan transit authority conductors see to it that trains run safely and arrive when theyre supposed to. Metronorth has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment. Mta metronorth railroad hiring process page 3 railroad.
Metronorth train in mount vernon, new york, resulting in the death of an engineer. Essential workers can use our essential connector program. Working as a conductor at mta metro north railroad. A dozen current and former employees of the metronorth railroad. Lirr assistant conductor exam dan lawrence sun jun 9 19. Apply to mechanic, senior application developer, operations associate and more. There you will find the answers for various mta exams. Metronorth railroad conductor trainee test prep guide. What is railroad life like today for new conductors. Find out more about working at the mta and a list of open positions. Federal transit administration december 9, 2016 8 new insulators that can be removed for cleaning and then reinstalled. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york. The library does carry civil service exam books, and you can read a more general post on civil service exams. The railroads whose trains ply the tracks in the lower hudson valley metronorth, amtrak, nj transit and the freight line csx all have policies offering time off and counseling for.
Where to find the exam prep book and the things you can learn without itall you need is a library card. Open and closing doors at scheduled stops all while keeping a close eye 1p train cars deep of any late runners. In preparation for the takeover, metronorth was created as a division of the mta, with. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york public. This is a combination of reasoning, problem solving and technical knowledge.
The conductor title is most common in north american railway operations, but the role is common worldwide under various job titles. Napa valley railroad company 55 north coast railroad. Lirr book of rules practice exam flashcards quizlet. Conductors can work on trains, but they may also provide customer service and work in train yards. Though the test was predominantly common sense questions, i still felt it was tricky and somewhat difficult.
Lirr assistant conductor exam train dude fri jun 21 16. On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable. Starting may 6, there is no subway service from 15 a. This section is the gateway to signal aspects, mostly taken from rulebooks i have come across, borrowed, or stolen. After months of studying this book and preparing for the exam, i finally took the nycta train operator exam 7604 today saturday, june 24, 2017 at fdr high school in brooklyn, nyc.
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