user-worked

English

Adjective

user-worked (not comparable)

1. (rail transport, UK) Of a level crossing, one where a railway crosses a right of way such as a road on private land, a footpath or a bridleway. Any gates or barriers provided often need to be operated manually, with some crossings requiring users to telephone a signaller to check that it is safe to cross.
   • 2021 March 10, “RAIB investigates near-miss at user-worked crossing”, in RAIL, number 926, page 18:

     A near-miss between a Greater Anglia Class 755 and two cars on a user-worked level crossing near Wroxham is being investigated by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).

Further reading

• railengineer.co.uk