What Is a Trainman Called?

In passenger service, the brakeman (called trainman or assistant conductor) collects revenue, may operate door "through switches" for specific platforming needs, makes announcements, and operates trainline door open and close controls when required to assist the conductor.

What did a trainman do?

noun, plural train·men. a member of the crew that operates a railroad train, usually an assistant to the conductor, such as a brakeman or flagman.

What brakeman means?

1 : a freight or passenger train crew member who inspects the train and assists the conductor.

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