Highway-Rail Crossing Handbook
glossary — Glossary
Crossing Handbook · Chapter 1 — Introduction. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
2GLOSSARY Abandonment. The relinquishment of interest (public or private) in a ROW or activity thereon with no intention to reclaim or use again for the original purposes.Active Crossing. A grade crossing which includes an Active Grade Crossing Warning System as described below. Active Grade Crossing Warning System. The flashing ‑light signals, with or without warning gates, together with the necessary control equipment used to inform road users of the approach or presence of rail traffic at grade crossings. Advance Preemption. The notification of approaching rail traffic that is forwarded to…
The rest of glossary — Glossary is for members
You're reading the opening of glossary — Glossary. Members see the complete text, every cross-reference and the tools on this page — free for 14 days, no card required.
- Full text of every Crossing Handbook section
- Search across all federal and state standards in one place
- Related sections, figures and tables
- Ask Copilot about this section, with citations