A railroad employee is someone who works on a railway system. A REDCAP is a railroad employee who assists passengers with their luggage and provides other services. A Trainman is a railroad employee who operates the train, including starting and stopping it. A PORTER is a railroad employee who cleans and maintains the train and its cars. A Signalman is a railroad employee who operates the signals and switches that control the movement of trains. Lastly, a Traindispatcher is a railroad employee who coordinates the movement of trains and ensures they are running on time.