signaller

plural signallers · alternative signaler

1. UKOne who signals.
2. rail transportSynonym of signalman.

   'We're recruiting an extra signaller for Nunthorpe, the only box [signal box] on the branch', says Chris Gee, Head of Operations - North at Network Rail in York. 'From December Nunthorpe will be staffed 24/7'.

   2019 October, James Abbott, “Esk Valley revival”, in Modern Railways, page 77

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   There was also public praise in the days that followed for the train's driver, Andrew Johnson. It took a cool head to co-ordinate with the signaller at York ROC to have the train switched from fast to slow line, to permit the stop in Huntingdon station.

   2025 November 12, Philip Haigh, “High praise for rail staff's courage and clear thinking”, in RAIL, number 1048, page 50

   Synonyms: signalman