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52 minutes ago, BreeBree said:

Thank you

You're welcome and hope to see you when you're posting or on the job soon

16 hours ago, BreeBree said:

Thanks for the info

I would like A division I believe that is the number train division.  What is r32/r42s?

If you want the A division, make sure to put it on the sheet that asks which division you want to be in. Just know that if you get out into the B division, when you get to pick your tour and RDOs after a few months, you can ask for a transfer to the A. And the r32s/r42s is the equipment that used to run on the B division but are retired. They are now used for garbage trains

2 minutes ago, BreeBree said:

I hope so. A bit nervous lol. I guess just thinking about training. Lots of information to learn I'm sure

Like it was said earlier, first few days will be speaking with the union, and orientation. Then you'll meet your instructor TSS's who will explain how things will go. (If I remember correctly, they ask what division you want to go to as well). You'll have the information about the equipment, just have to read, pay attention (ask questions if you have), etc. Just a reminder, if you go to the B division, no r32s/r42s due to them being retired. Plus ask your fellow students for help as well. 

1 minute ago, BreeBree said:

Thank you!

Ya got this!

Afternoon all. Look forward to seeing and working with ya in the near future. For those about to start schoolcar soon, best of luck. Any questions feel free to ask your instructors and any conductor (including myself) who has been on the job for a while now

On 6/1/2019 at 2:32 PM, iag48st said:

So after my midterm and yard practical I had to be hospitalized three times. Been out until further nothice since May 2nd. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to pick up my last two checks and they tell me they were sent to bk but they don’t know exactly where. 

Does anyone know where this location is exactly? 

130 Livingston

On 6/1/2019 at 4:05 PM, Nyctransitorhotels said:

 

So u don't have direct deposit?? I would imagine they have to offer direct deposit. I haven't gotten a check in over a decade. 

They do offer direct deposit but it can take up to two pay cycles for it to deposit via direct

21 hours ago, Jay0989 said:

Hi all. When you get called for medical, do you get your start date the day of medical? Or do you wait for another email with the official offer?

You will get two pieces of paper with your official start date on it

11 minutes ago, NUSN said:

I really can’t remember everywhere I’ve worked. I’ve left a lot of jobs when I was younger to do something different and I was even fired from a couple. Will this disqualify me? 

Well, all they want to know is from present to highschool. Even years you were unemployed.

3 hours ago, NUSN said:

Any advice with filling out the paperwork? I just got my letter. And also I was released from the navy with a general discharge, admin discharge cause I missed too many days because of an injury bot those people didn't care. Not sure if I will qualify.

Just answer the questions they ask for and don't be afraid to ask for help. If you explain you were discharged from the Navy due to injury, should be no problem

1 hour ago, J Cooper said:

Is it true that OT starts after your regular 8 hour shift? I work a 9-5 Monday - Friday right now and OT starts after to make 40 hours in a work week.

Anything after 8 hours in transit is considered OT

7 minutes ago, J Cooper said:

Why does Conductors whom are on probation have to watch out for voluntary OT otherwise they will get in trouble? Like I said before on my perviously post, Im young with not too many responsibilities. I would love to do the most OT that I can while still watching my health and sleep.

The crew office would make sure you have 12 hour rest between jobs. The OT will come but they will make sure you have 12 hours in between jobs. The dispatcher may ask if you want to do OT as well ask what time you work the next day

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

What does dezoning mean?

Dezoning is when you go and change operating cabs for the next interval.

9 hours ago, Toba817 said:

Hey guys, I have another question. How come at times, for example an R terminates at 71st continental, and it takes a while for the conductor to open the doors, why is that? Is there a process that is happening? 

The only exception is on weekdays at Continental during the AMs, C/Rs on the and don't have to dezone. And the next conductor comes on and closes the doors. On the C/Rs don't have to dezone. The other exception is if the train is going out if service upon arrival, then the C/R just has to open on the operating cab

3 hours ago, J Cooper said:

I appreciate all the good information I've been getting from this forum. List number 18** and I think I will be called late this year or early next year. I'm in a bit of a dilemma though, I currently live in CT Stratford and was concerned about the schedule of a conductor considering that I travel a long way. Does anybody know the different schedules you can possibly have throughout the conductor position, you know 9-5, 3-11, etc? Also since I'm coming from Stratford, what division should I choose if given the opportunity to pick since I would be making the commute into Grand Central? Thank you all 

Considering you live in Connecticut and have to take the Metro-North, choose A division. Only B division trains I can think of that can connect to the Metro-North are the (weekdays and evenings only) and the at Yankee Stadium and the rest of the Concourse line

12 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Oh so round trip is considered 1 trip so like from the 7 from yards to main street, and then main street to Hudson yards would be 1 trip? How many trips are usually in a 8 hour shift, I know it varies but give or take how long would you say?

Depending on which line you are on, it could be 3, could be 4, could even be 5 or just 1.5

9 minutes ago, kellgh said:

I'm a midnight conductor, 

 

What is Bravo? (lmao)

Jesus Christ D 🤣🤣🤣

1 hour ago, Jchambers2120 said:

You’re in the A division also? When I asked the crew office how could I transfer over they told me you have to be able to pick a job first to transfer divisions. Don't know if it’s possible via bid shits, but I’ll ask around tomorrow. 

@Angel I missed the pick. Still xx this pick. 

@kellgh is in the B division. She was in my class 😂

And it's all good. What's your XX list number?

6 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said:

Haven’t seen you post in a while, how have things been for you? I’m sure you’re relieved to be off probation now. I’m right behind you I hit 10 months in a couple of days. 

I can’t wait to get the hell out of the A division I really wished I didn’t get forced here. 

Surprised you didn't go to a B division pick location

1 minute ago, kellgh said:

Go back to midnights you pleb. 

Naw D you good you jamook lol

2 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said:

Haven’t seen you post in a while, how have things been for you? I’m sure you’re relieved to be off probation now. I’m right behind you I hit 10 months in a couple of days. 

I can’t wait to get the hell out of the A division I really wished I didn’t get forced here. 

Lol it's all good. Been busy working the Midnight's but now I'm on PM's. Actually going in now. Congrats. Soon you won't have to be evaluated by TSS almost everyday.

1 hour ago, Toba817 said:

Hey everyone, I have a random question that I have been meaning to ask. How does the conductor know to hold a train in the station? Are there indicators, or get radio comm from the t/o? 

As everyone said, there are different ways. Most notably would be the holding lights (Amber lights) will be illuminated. For places that don't have holding lights, be governed by the local tower, i.e. Kew tower for Briarwood, Sutphin, and Jamaica Van Wyck. They can also hold you because they gave you a push out of the terminal.

In most stations, you can see the signal at the leaving end of the station. If it's red, leave it open. Yellow you can close unless your partner gives you a buzz

11 hours ago, VIP said:

It is very nice to have met all of those who are in this April’s school car. This section of the forum doesn’t have a Conductor’s School Car thread. Maybe we should be the class to provide feedback, a “survival guide” and expectations to those future conductors? What do you think? 

I would advise once you get into your respective classes, create a whatsapp for your class. There you can help each other out.

On 3/21/2019 at 10:52 PM, iag48st said:

I’m already sworn in. I start school car April 1st. 1347-643-8299 is the number I called, that being said I was under the impression it school car was strictly M-F. I guess I won’t be able to work a shift at the restaurant during school car. 

School car is M-F. They will split you guys into classes and the division you will work

3 minutes ago, V18 said:

Can anyone please tell me how long do you get your Official uniform in training?

A couple of weeks...make sure they fit because if some don't, you have to send them back. And keep the receipt for proof