trackman

English

Etymology

From track +‎ -man.

Noun

trackman (plural trackmen)

1. (US, rail transport) A railway employee who inspects and maintains the permanent way of a railway installation.
   • 2021 November 17, “Network News: Drone success could slash NR track inspection costs”, in RAIL, number 944, page 24:

     Drones and helicopters have been in common use by Network Rail for some time, and are a far cry from the days when all inspections were carried out by trackmen reaching remote sites on foot.

Synonyms

• platelayer

Related terms

• trackperson
• trackwoman