Transportation Management Terms

noun A person who is in charge of a railway station

• The stationmaster was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the train station.
• Hey, have you met the stationmaster? He's always on top of things around here.
• The stationmaster is like the boss of the train station, you gotta listen to what he says.
• In a way, the stationmaster can be seen as the conductor of the train station, orchestrating all the movements and schedules.

noun the number or group of people who use a particular form of transportation, such as a bus or train

• The public transportation agency reported an increase in ridership on the city bus routes.
• Hey, did you hear that the number of people using the bus has gone up?
• The bus is getting more crowded because more peeps are riding it.
• The ridership on the train of success is determined by your determination and hard work.