What is a level crossing South Africa?

What is a level crossing South Africa?

The term level crossing (also called a railroad crossing, a road through railroad, railway crossing, train crossing or grade crossing) is a crossing on one level (“at-grade intersection”) – without recourse to a bridge or tunnel – of a railway line by a road, path, or another railroad.

Where do you find level crossing?

Level crossings are provided on the railway lines to pass the road traffic across the track. As the road traffic passes at the same level on that of the railway track, the crossing is termed as level crossing.

How do you level crossing know when a train is coming?

The basic signal consists of flashing red lights, a crossbuck and a bell, attached to a mast. At most crossings, the signals will activate about 30 seconds before the train arrives.

At what angle should a railway line cross road?

(1) All roads should preferably cross the railway line at right angles. In special cases, when modification is required to suit the road approaches the angle of crossing should not be less than 45°.

Where should I cross rails?

The only legal and safe place to cross railroad tracks is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other location is trespassing and illegal. Turn off music and remove earphones at all rail crossings.

Where do you wait at a level crossing?

If the red light shows, you must stop and wait. To cross, you need to exit your car and open the gates or barriers on both sides of the crossing. Before driving over, check to make sure the green light is still on. Once over the crossing, you should exit your car and close the gates or barriers.

What advice would you give to a learner about railway level crossings?

A level crossing is where a road crosses a railway or tramway line. Approach and cross it with care. Never drive onto a crossing until the road is clear on the other side and do not get too close to the car in front. Never stop or park on, or near, a crossing.

Where must you wait at a level crossing?

You MUST stop behind the white line across the road. Keep going if you have already crossed the white line when the amber light comes on. Do not reverse onto or over a controlled crossing. You MUST wait if a train goes by and the red lights continue to flash.

When should you not cross a railway level crossing?

You must not drive through a level crossing until the signals have stopped flashing and the gates or boom gates are fully open. If you have stopped at a ‘Stop’ or ‘Give way’ sign at the crossing, do not drive through until it’s safe.

What are basic requirements of an ideal alignment for railway line?

Explanation: An ideal alignment of a railway track should have the shortest possible route and should be economically feasible. It should have minimum operational expenses and low cost of maintenance. It should provide safety and comfort to the passengers and should be aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

When crossing tracks should I cross?

The only safe place to cross is at a designated public crossing with either a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. If you cross at any other place, you are trespassing and can be ticketed or fined. Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.

What is the proper way to cross railroad tracks?

Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings. Do not walk, run, cycle or operate all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railroad tracks, rights-of-way or through tunnels. The only safe place to cross railroad tracks is at a designated public crossing. Do not cross the tracks immediately after a train passes.