crossing loop

English

Noun

crossing loop (plural crossing loops)

1. (rail transport) synonym of passing loop
   • 1960 April, “Talking of Trains: C.T.C. for Central Wales”, in Trains Illustrated, page 194:

     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.