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station agent

American  

noun

  1. a person who manages a small railroad station.


Etymology

Origin of station agent

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

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“This requirement applies to trains and all portions of stations beyond fare gates. Free masks are available at station agent booths and from all safety staff for those who need one,” the system tweeted.

From Washington Times Apr. 29, 2022

I asked the man to give the phone to the station agent.

From New York Times Jan. 23, 2022

The bill also has money for freight rail safety and calls for stations that average 40 passengers a day to have a station agent on duty.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2021

The star was born Norma Egstrom in rural North Dakota where her father worked as a handyman and part-time railroad station agent.

From Fox News May 29, 2020

“It will be sunrise soon, but I wanted you to see this,” the station agent said.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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