Crossing keeper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006897",
  "term": "Crossing keeper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A railway employee responsible for operating and supervising a level crossing, where a railway line intersects with a road. Their duties include opening and closing gates or barriers to road traffic, operating warning signals, and confirming the safe passage of trains. This role is less common today due to automated crossing systems.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bahnwärter",
    "es": "guardabarreras",
    "fr": "garde-barrière"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crossing-keeper/"
}