crossing loop

plural crossing loops

1. rail transportSynonym 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

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   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

   Synonyms: passing loop