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'a' car


Even numbered cars on R44/R46 equipment which contains operating positions, compressor and converter. Also, in general refers to cars with motorman operating positions.
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'a' division


The numbered lines of the New York subway, formerly known as the IRT.
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abd


Abandoned interval due to no available train or no crew.
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absolute block


A section of track upon which a train is NOT permitted to enter upon while it is occupied by another train. Used most often in single-track operations.
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ada


Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal law requiring handicapped access to all public spaces, including subways and buses.
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atd


Assistant Train Dispatcher.
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ava


Additional Vacation Allowance. When a holiday falls on a workday and you have to work, you can either get paid for the holiday and your normal workday pay or you can save the holiday- meaning no extra [..]
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'b' car


Odd numbered cars on R44/R46 equipment. These cars are only trailers - they have no operating position. Also, in general refers to cars with no motorman operating position.
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'b' division


The lettered lines of the New York subway, formerly known as the BMT and IND.
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bie


Brakes in Emergency. Refers to an unwanted application of the train's emergency air brakes.
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