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Land Transportation - Railroad Personnel

Here you will learn some English words related to railroad personnel such as "conductor", "porter", and "station agent."

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conductor

a person responsible for collecting fares and assisting passengers on public transportation such as buses, trains, or trams

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trainman

a member of a train crew responsible for assisting with various tasks aboard the train

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signaler

a person responsible for operating signals and ensuring safe movement of trains

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signalman

a person who operates and maintains signal equipment along railway lines

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porter

someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.

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redcap

a porter at a railway station who assists passengers with luggage

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station agent

an employee responsible for managing operations and assisting passengers at a railway station

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wheeltapper

a railway worker responsible for checking the condition of train wheels using a special hammer

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switchman

a railroad employee responsible for operating switches to direct trains onto different tracks

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trainmaster

a railroad employee responsible for overseeing the operations of a specific train or group of trains

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train dispatcher

a person responsible for controlling train movements and schedules

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fireman

a worker who was in charge of keeping the fire burning in the steam engine of steam locomotives

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yardmaster

a railroad employee responsible for managing operations within a railroad yard

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carman

a person who drives and operates a railway train

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signal maintainer

a person who ensures that train signals are functioning properly and safely

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