An underground worker responsible for escorting a train of mine cars as it moves through the haulage drifts. The gang-rider couples and uncouples the cars, throws track switches, signals the hoistman or locomotive driver, and ensures the load travels safely between the working face and the shaft.
Heard on the job
The gang-rider signaled for a stop because the third tub jumped the track at the switch.
Also heard as
- trip rider