Ganger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007001",
  "term": "Ganger",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The foreman or supervisor of a track maintenance crew, also known as a section gang. The ganger is responsible for overseeing the work of the track workers (platelayers) who inspect, repair, and maintain a specific section of railway track. This role involves assigning tasks, managing safety protocols, and reporting on the condition of the track to the permanent way inspector.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorarbeiter",
    "es": "capataz",
    "fr": "contremaître"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ganger/"
}