burrowing junction

noun

A junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.

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Meanings

nounburrowing junction (plural burrowing junctions)

plural burrowing junctions

  1. rail transportA junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.

    The latter and the Basle-Gotthard freight traffic will both pass through Othmarsingen, but an additional line here and a burrowing junction will keep the Gotthard freights clear.

    1962 December, “Beyond the Channel: Switzerland: Transformation at Zurich”, in Modern Railways, page 417
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Chicago

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