Trackworker

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who installs or maintains railway tracks or track-side equipment.

    "Sadly, since July 2019, four trackworkers have died on duty. And Network Rail's Safety Task Force is determined to prevent this from happening again."

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"Sadly, since July 2019, four trackworkers have died on duty. And Network Rail's Safety Task Force is determined to prevent this from happening again."

Etymology

From track + worker.

Related phrases

railway track

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