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Trainman

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006133

A member of a train's operating crew, distinct from the locomotive engineer or fireman. The role encompasses positions such as conductor, brakeman, and switchman, who are responsible for the train's movement, freight handling, and passenger safety. Historically, the term referred to any male crew member, but modern usage is gender-neutral, with job titles like conductor or brakeperson being more specific.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006133
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
TranslationsGerman: Zugbegleiter; Spanish: ferroviario; French: cheminot
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006133",
  "term": "Trainman",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A member of a train's operating crew, distinct from the locomotive engineer or fireman. The role encompasses positions such as conductor, brakeman, and switchman, who are responsible for the train's movement, freight handling, and passenger safety. Historically, the term referred to any male crew member, but modern usage is gender-neutral, with job titles like conductor or brakeperson being more specific.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zugbegleiter",
    "es": "ferroviario",
    "fr": "cheminot"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/trainman/"
}

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