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MTA TOWER OPERATOR STUDY
GUIDE Exam Questions And Answers
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ABSOLUTE BLOCK - Answer✔A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
REROUTING - Answer✔Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or unusual
occurrence
REVENUE TRAIN - Answer✔A train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE - Answer✔Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each listed
terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running times, headways,
and train routes
GAP STATIONS - Answer✔Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains are
recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for connections
RELAY TRACK - Answer✔A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed when being
relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN - Answer✔Proceed on the main route, be prepared to stop at the
next signal
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SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN ILLUMINATED "S" -
Answer✔Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the main route
DWARF SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal that is controlled by the movement of trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal at a fixed location indicating a condition controlling
the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS - Answer✔(a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules and
regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL - Answer✔Notify RCC and display a red
signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT - Answer✔Remove authorized
appliances from machines
TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN - Answer✔(a) unusual conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST - Answer✔Crank switches, and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE - Answer✔station platforms and model boards
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RULE 9.05 (n) - Answer✔"When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from its regular
route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM - Answer✔Dispatchers and assistant
dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST -
Answer✔Cooperate with Maintainers
FROG - Answer✔Two running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track - Answer✔Concrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track - Answer✔Used for elevated structures
RELAY - Answer✔to move one or more cars from a particular track onto a relay or main line
track and return the car(s) to an adjacent track
LIGHT TRAIN - Answer✔Train consisting of revenue cars operating on the mainline track
without any passengers
TRANSFERRING CONTROL FROM A LOCAL TOWER TO A MAIN TOWER - Answer✔(a) must notify
the main tower
(b) all signal and switch towers must correspond with main tower
(c) Tower Operator must turn transfer key from auxiliary panel
CROSSOVER - Answer✔An arrangement of tow switches used to move a train from one track to
another (lcl/exp) and (exp/lcl)
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MTA TOWER OPERATOR STUDY
GUIDE Exam Questions And Answers
|Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - Answer✔A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
REROUTING - Answer✔Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or unusual
occurrence
REVENUE TRAIN - Answer✔A train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE - Answer✔Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each listed
terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running times, headways,
and train routes
GAP STATIONS - Answer✔Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains are
recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for connections
RELAY TRACK - Answer✔A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed when being
relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN - Answer✔Proceed on the main route, be prepared to stop at the
next signal
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SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN ILLUMINATED "S" -
Answer✔Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the main route
DWARF SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal that is controlled by the movement of trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL - Answer✔A signal at a fixed location indicating a condition controlling
the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS - Answer✔(a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules and
regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL - Answer✔Notify RCC and display a red
signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT - Answer✔Remove authorized
appliances from machines
TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN - Answer✔(a) unusual conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST - Answer✔Crank switches, and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE - Answer✔station platforms and model boards
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RULE 9.05 (n) - Answer✔"When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from its regular
route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM - Answer✔Dispatchers and assistant
dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST -
Answer✔Cooperate with Maintainers
FROG - Answer✔Two running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track - Answer✔Concrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track - Answer✔Used for elevated structures
RELAY - Answer✔to move one or more cars from a particular track onto a relay or main line
track and return the car(s) to an adjacent track
LIGHT TRAIN - Answer✔Train consisting of revenue cars operating on the mainline track
without any passengers
TRANSFERRING CONTROL FROM A LOCAL TOWER TO A MAIN TOWER - Answer✔(a) must notify
the main tower
(b) all signal and switch towers must correspond with main tower
(c) Tower Operator must turn transfer key from auxiliary panel
CROSSOVER - Answer✔An arrangement of tow switches used to move a train from one track to
another (lcl/exp) and (exp/lcl)
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