level crossing

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A level crossing.
Traditional level crossing gates at Newbridge, North Yorkshire
The level crossing in Hampton, Greater London

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level crossing (plural level crossings)

  1. (chiefly Britain) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.
    Synonyms: (chiefly North American) grade crossing, (American English) railroad crossing
    Coordinate term: level junction
    • 2020 December 16, “Network News: "Robust case" for Fawley branch reopening”, in Rail, page 14:
      The aim is to secure up to £140 million for the combined road and rail improvements, including a new road bridge to replace a level crossing at Totton.

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