crossing loop
noun1
Rail transport, Railways, Transport Synonym of passing loop.
- Relief was also afforded by the provision of additional crossing loops at stations and between stations.1955 December, H. A. Vallance, “The Highland Railway Centenary—2”, in Railway Magazine, page 857:
- Some 60 miles of single line (with long and short crossing loops at suitable intervals) will be continuously track-circuited and colour light-signalled under the control of one signalbox at Llandrindod Wells, enabling 18 existing signalboxes to be closed.1960 April, “Talking of Trains: C.T.C. for Central Wales”, in Trains Illustrated, page 194: