Platform staff in hi-vis jackets

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Pyewipe Junction
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Platform staff in hi-vis jackets

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Sorry if this is a silly question, but what is the role of the staff on platforms at many stations who wear hi-vis jackets? Sometimes there are as many as three of them at a time along the platform at busy stations. I've noticed that some carry hand-held boards to indicate 'right away'. Are they security guards, safety officers or general-purpose staff? What do they do in between trains?
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