Automatic half-barrier level crossing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000335",
  "term": "Automatic half-barrier level crossing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway level crossing where road traffic is protected by barriers that descend automatically when a train approaches. These barriers typically cover only half the width of the road, allowing vehicles to exit the crossing if they are already on it. Warning lights and audible signals also activate with the barrier descent.",
  "synonyms": [
    "AHB"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "references": [
    "Railway safety glossary (Office of Rail and Road)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Automatische Halbschrankenanlage",
    "es": "paso a nivel con semibarrera automática",
    "fr": "passage à niveau à demi-barrières automatiques"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/automatic-half-barrier-level-crossing/"
}