What does a MNR Rail Traffic Controller do?

[@CTrail1711]

Thankful for what you do every day.

[@bstafford112]

Thank you for your service.

[@transitcaptain]

If it’s that hard for MNR, just imagine how much crazier it is for LIRR

[@JohnHoehman]

Lol. MNR Rail Traffic Controllers do the job of the Train Dispatcher, Console Operator, Stationmaster and Block Operator of the Long Island Railroad. It’s not that crazy for the LIRR when you have all this support.

[@NotTomC-st6mn]

Well said John

[@ghostengineer]

LIRR doesn't have trains funneling into single artery to get to midtown. Yeah they run a lot of trains but they don't deal with everything that the RTC deals with at MNR. I'm not an RTC however I am an MNR locomotive engineer. Although I could be a little rough with the RTCs, I could never do their job. I'd need alot of antacid medication to attempt too. Like Dan, I too came from amtrak though as an engineer

[@ghostengineer]

​@John Hoehman now that's a name I recognize on the railroad

[@trainenthusiast0903]

​@@ghostengineerim sure this is an obvious question but as you just explained is it easier to be a locomotive engineer for MNR or a rail traffic controller because I passed test and they wanna give me interview in 3 days. Im hoping they start calling for engineer testing again soon. This year is done ive heard im waiting for the 2024 opening as I applied already

[@uflministriesintl1411]

Thanks for what you do

[@MasterTransit_MSDWolf8420]

Awesome video, MTA.

[@acuraledgend9648]

I would love to do this job

[@TEMPLE7D]

Lmao, they look miserable. Particularly the guy. He’s like “ -_- yeah, we keep trains running, blah blah”. Jokes aside, always amazed me knowing a couple of people sitting in a large room inside GCT are controlling all the tracks up to 76 miles away. Hats off to you folks.

[@Commuter6753]

You guys are awesome, this is so cool!

[@damoncruel9292]

I would love to do this , Im currently a Bus Operator for NYCT thinking about changing careers

[@TBF_1J]

I wanna work for MNR one day

[@tjlovesrachel]

Apply... they are always hiring

[@mygins5820]

What is the difference between a rail traffic controller and a block operator?

[@Lis_718BX]

The block operators would only control one block. We shut down the towers back in 2004 and all of those people came to GCT to be train dispatchers. The only block operators we have left are on the drawbridges and are block operators in name only at this point. I believe other RRs still have them working in the traditional sense. I hope that answers your question

[@iknowyoureright8564]

Block operator would control a single block section (from signal to next signal) and makes sure only one train in that section at any one time (unless a train needs to assist a failed train for eg) RTC Control the entire area of network within their workstation…so hundreds of miles of track and more….all switches (points) and depots/sidings/passing loops, deals with many trains all at the same time, monitors delays and changes crossing patterns, provides protection for on track staff, signal technicians etc etc…..THATS just day to day….on top of that they have certain procedures they just carry out during degraded working like signal failure (wrong side or right side) points failure..track circuit failed (wrong side or right side) barrier failure..etc etc. It’s a rewarding job….can be as slam and quiet as a mouse then can go crazy in the space of a few minutes and be enough work for 4-5 people never mind one. 😄

[@FrenchLeafA350]

Nice!

[@carlosmontalvo2922]

I would love to work for the Railroad but it seems like they only hire friends and family

[@leensalocin]

How does one get into this?

[@DANNYN224]

Nice

[@iknowyoureright8564]

How much do these guys earn? I have the same job in Ireland….work the same type of system…(track circuit block) and run a very tight and high occupancy network. We are paid around £46,000 per year. I’ve always loved Canada and would be interested if I was ever to move their if this is a job I could get into.

[@tomman2261]

I believe it's hourly rate About 50$can per hour

[@tomman2261]

I should specify that's a CN rate

[@JamesGJGSUSHI]

How do you become one?

[@Lis_718BX]

If you can't figure out how to apply for the job you probably wouldn't make it through class.

[@JamesGJGSUSHI]

@@Lis_718BX Dang, at least I'm not you tho

[@Lis_718BX]

😝😝😝

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

I know these two people are Metro north railroad rail traffic controllers but why did they have to work in the dark, I don’t get that? 😀🤔😮

[@lohphat]

It's better for eye fatigue management -- air traffic controllers also do.

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

@@lohphat Ok. 😀

[@Lis_718BX]

The lower the lights the happier we are lol We all have desk lamps but only a few people use them

[@deligordon7623]

@@Lis_718BX how long does it take to qualify?

[@ryandixon6428]

Another word for tower operator in nycta

[@XBKLYN]

Er, well hopefully you don't "make a decision on a whim." Perhaps she meant make a decision in a split second.

[@benjaminahisrael611]

Is there a HR generalist I can contact so I can schedule an i terview for a LIRR customer ambassador job I applied for 5 days ago??? I need a job😢

[@snowman4008]

They should get back to you soon was offered a job had to turn it down for the time being.

[@car_tar3882]

I’d guess they control rail traffic

[@MrLarrythehacker]

They work hard, too bad they've been underfunded by the government for decades.

[@Futuristbillpicone]

PLEASE DO NOT RAISE THE FARE.. PLEASE.

[@lohphat]

Over 50% of people in the Bronx and upper Manhattan don't pay their fare, they just get on the back door or pass the farebox with contempt -- they're shoplifting services the rest of us have to pay.

[@Futuristbillpicone]

@@lohphat over 50% of NYC population can't afford a monthly fare.

[@lohphat]

@@Futuristbillpicone Who cares about monthly fare. Pay your way or you're stealing services. They can afford smartphones and expensive sports clothes, they can afford the bus. The people do it because they can with impunity and not get fined. My great grandparents were poor sharecroppers and didn't steal because they didn't feel entitled.

[@paularosario6566]

@@Futuristbillpicone they can but have chosen not to pay since the pandemic. At this point they can even apply for half fare cards, get them and still dont want to pay the fare.

[@hunk2176]

Fire all the dispatchers, they don’t let the connecting train wait. They should make them wait especially if the next train is 30 minutes away.

[@reblesservers]

I heard if you say a name 3 times you get pinned mtainfo mtainfo mtainfo Ima say it 5 more times Read more……….

[@TransitIslandExtras]

no wonder why people use roblox mta instead of irl mta

[@linjackson9056]

MTA should get rid off Group Station Manager MARCUS TELLIS. This guy is good for nothing. Now he make $142,000 dollars last 2021 tax year. Which is totally wast of taxpayers money.

[@Lis_718BX]

lmao who hurt you