What does "trainmaster" mean?

A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more.

What is a synonym for "trainmaster"?

Common synonyms include: butcher, conductor, dispatcher, fireman, guard, lineman.

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Noun

1
A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more. US
"In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority."
2
a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard wordnet

"In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority."

From train + master.