train crew

Locomotive operating team

The train crew is the group of workers who operate and staff a train during its run.

This typically includes the engineer (who drives), the conductor (who oversees passengers or freight), and any additional personnel such as brakemen or attendants.

The train crew announced a delay due to weather conditions.

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