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.
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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