Switchman
Rail transport worker role / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Juan José Arreola short story, see The Switchman. "Pointsman" redirects here. For the official stationed typically at an intersection to direct traffic, see traffic guard.
A switchman (North America) or pointsman (British Isles) is a rail transport worker whose original job was to operate various railway switches or points on a railroad. It also refers to a person who assists in moving cars in a railway yard or terminal.