A straightforward British compound noun meaning a person who is not employed by or working on a railway. Used in the context of railway regulations, ticketing policies, and access rules — for example, distinguishing between staff who are entitled to certain privileges and members of the public who are not. The term has a bureaucratic, institutional flavor and is most commonly found in official railway documentation, union agreements, and safety regulations rather than in casual speech.
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The restricted platform area was designated for staff only, and any non-railwayman found there without authorization faced a fine.
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(UK) A person not employed on or by a railway.
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