Track maintainers, earlier called gangmen or trackmen, maintain railway tracks in safe and fit condition.
Their work includes packing and aligning tracks, tightening fittings, and inspecting for cracks or defects.
They patrol their assigned track section and report any damage or obstruction immediately.
It is outdoor physical work done in all weather conditions, usually in gangs under a supervisor.
Track maintainer is a popular post recruited through RRB Group D.