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Switchman
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<p>A switchman (North America) also known as pointsman (British Isles) or yardman (Commonwealth) is a <a href="/facts/Rail_transport/9nJQbsDV">rail transport</a> worker whose original job was to operate various <a href="/facts/Railway_switch/8lVnbozu">railway switches</a> or points on a railroad. It also refers to a person who assists in moving cars in a <a href="/facts/Railway_yard/QRc4HtLB">railway yard</a> or <a href="/facts/Railway_terminal/9nTmC6vf">terminal</a>. </p>