English

Noun

grade crossing ‎(plural grade crossings)

1. (chiefly US) An at-grade crossing between a railroad line and an ordinary road, with tracks and road at the same level.
   • 1969: United States Congress, Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1969

     In 1968 there were 1547 grade crossing fatalities. Two-thirds of the total fatalities associated with railroad operations occurred at grade crossings.

Synonyms

• level crossing (primarily UK)

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See also

• Level crosssing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia