What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handyman works with corporation instead of railway (8)" mean?

The definition is "Handyman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FACTO (synonym="FACTO") + TUM (synonym="corporation") = FACTOTUM; definition: "Handyman" The answer is FACTOTUM.

Handyman works with corporation instead of railway (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29294 | 25 Across | 2024-02-01 flower

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