Mantrip

nounStandard termMining

A specialized vehicle or train used to transport miners between the surface and underground work areas.

A mantrip is a personnel carrier designed specifically for the harsh, confined environment of an underground mine. It can be a low-profile, rubber-tired diesel or battery vehicle, or a set of rail cars pulled by a locomotive. These vehicles move crews efficiently over long distances from the portal or shaft station to the active working faces, minimizing fatigue and maximizing productive time on shift.

Heard on the job

Grab your gear, the mantrip leaves the portal in five minutes and the driver won't wait.