single-manning

English

Noun

single-manning (uncountable)

1. Operation by only one person.
   • 1960 February, A. S. Gillitt, “The operation and maintenance of Belgian main line diesels”, in Trains Illustrated, page 88:

     There appeared to be no restrictions on single-manning of locomotives in Belgium, but multiple-unit control of two locomotives by one driver has not been adopted; when double-heading is required a driver is put in charge of each locomotive.

Alternative forms

• single manning

Related terms

• single-manned