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A level crossing is an intersection where a railway line crosses a road, path, or (in rare situations) airport runway, at the same level, [1] as opposed to the railway line or the road etc. crossing over or under using an overpass or tunnel.
The remainder are controlled by "Stop and Give Way" signs. Level crossings are the responsibility of rail infrastructure owner KiwiRail Network, the NZ Transport Agency, and if the crossing is on a local road, the local city or district council. Much like Australia, New Zealand employs American-made crossing warning equipment. [51]
Gated level crossings were mandatory from 1839, but initial rules were for the gates to be ordinarily kept closed across the highway. [6] The original form of road level crossing on British railways dates from 1842 onwards, [6] [7] it consisted of two or four wooden gates (one or two on each side of the railway). When open to road traffic, the ...
Rail crossing The opposite of a dead-end rail, i.e. a line connecting locations accessed by other railways, often associated with the overcoming of natural obstacles, such as mountain ranges. [199] Not to be confused with a railway crossing a road (see Level crossing) Railfan A hobbyist or enthusiast of trains Rail grinder
Level Cross may refer to: Level crossing, intersection where a road crosses a railway at the same level Level crossing signals, services used to warn pedestrians and drivers of incoming trains at level crossings; Level crossings by country; Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina; Level Cross, Surry County, North Carolina
Level crossing of two railroad tracks, at any angle from 15° to 90° [89] Dinky A nickname given to small locomotives, particularly one running in industrial service or on narrow gauge tracks. [90] Also, a small old-fashioned trolley. [91] Distributed power unit (DPU) A locomotive or multiple locomotives in the middle or at the end of a train.
Level crossing or grade crossing, a railway crossing a street or path at the same level; Common crossing or frog, a component of a railway switch; Level junction, or flat crossing, an intersection between two railway lines at the same level; Pedestrian crossing, a designated crossing for pedestrians to use; Zebra crossing, a type of crossing ...
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