switchman

UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/

Translations

switchmannoun
switchmen
pl
UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
The switchman was responsible for changing the tracks for the incoming trains.
Стрелочник был ответственен за смену путей для прибывающих поездов.
Synonyms
railroad worker
train dispatcher
switchmennoun

switchman

switchmen
pl
UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.men/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.men/
The switchmen were responsible for directing the trains onto the correct tracks.
Стрелочники отвечали за направление поездов на правильные пути.
Additional translations
смотрители стрелок
Synonyms
railroad worker
train operator

Definitions

switchmannoun
A railroad worker responsible for operating the switches that control the direction of trains on the tracks.
The switchman carefully monitored the tracks to ensure the train was directed onto the correct path.
switchmennoun
Railway workers responsible for operating the switches on a railroad track to direct trains onto different tracks.
The switchmen worked diligently to ensure the trains were directed onto the correct tracks.