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yardmasters
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站场主任, 调车场长
a railroad employee responsible for managing operations within a railroad yard
A yardmaster is a railway employee responsible for overseeing the operations of a train yard, where trains are stored, assembled, and prepared for travel. Their main duties include organizing train movements, coordinating with switchmen to ensure trains are placed on the correct tracks, and managing the scheduling of incoming and outgoing trains. A yardmaster also ensures that safety protocols are followed, handles any problems or delays, and may supervise other workers in the yard. Their role is important in maintaining the smooth flow of rail traffic, preventing accidents, and ensuring that trains are ready for their next journey.
- The yardmaster directed the movement of freight cars in the rail yard.
站场主任指挥了铁路站场内货运车厢的移动。
- He received daily reports from the yardmaster about yard activities.
他每天从车场主管那里收到关于车场活动的报告。
- They promoted the yardmaster to oversee multiple rail yards.
他们晋升了站长来监管多个铁路站场。
- The yardmaster's office was centrally located within the yard.
车场主管的办公室位于车场的中心。
- She coordinated with the yardmaster to organize incoming shipments.
她与站长协调组织进站货物。