Redcap

nounShop talkRailroad

A station porter who assists passengers with their baggage.

A traditional railway station employee dedicated to helping passengers load, unload, and transport luggage between the terminal entrance and the train platform. The name comes from the distinctive bright red uniform caps these workers historically wore to stand out in crowded concourses.

Heard on the job

Grab a redcap to help with those heavy trunks before the sleeper boards on track four.