noun
- plural of switchman; railroad workers who operate track switches to direct trains onto different tracks
Usage: railroad terminology
Examples
- The switchmen worked through the night to keep the trains moving on schedule.
- Two switchmen were stationed at the busy junction to handle the heavy rail traffic.
- The railroad company hired additional switchmen during the holiday shipping season.
- Experienced switchmen could quickly redirect trains to avoid delays.
- The switchmen coordinated with the dispatcher to ensure safe train movements.
- Safety training was mandatory for all new switchmen before they could work alone.