grade crossing
Example Sentences
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Even in Sodo, where there is a short stretch of surface-level tracks, the three on-grade crossings have audible signals, grade crossing gates and flashing lights, none of which we have in Rainier Valley.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022
The infrastructure package also targets rail safety, with about $5 billion for rail improvement and safety grants, and another $3 billion for grade crossing safety improvements.
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2021
The deal includes $22 billion in “grants” for Amtrak, another $24 billion specifically for the Northeast Corridor, and another $20 billion for intercity service, safety grants, and grade crossing improvements.
From Slate • Jul. 30, 2021
“It’s not your typical grade crossing accident,” he said at a briefing at the scene late Tuesday.
From Washington Times • Feb. 25, 2015
"Eighty—miles—an—hour," says Bullard, close to my ear, and a moment later pulls the rope for a grade crossing.
From Careers of Danger and Daring by Moffett, Cleveland
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