flying junction
noun1
Rail transport, Railways, Transport A junction where the diverging line crosses the main line on a bridge, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.
- At the same time, NR will remodel two tracks to form the 75mph slow lines, with a flying junction at Thornhill where the lines from Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds meet.2021 April 21, Philip Haigh, “NR submits detailed plans for TransPennine Upgrade”, in RAIL, number 929, page 12:
- Related terms
- burrowing junction