Diamond crossover

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001694",
  "term": "Diamond crossover",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A track layout combining a diamond crossing with switches, allowing trains to not only cross but also transfer between the intersecting lines. This complex arrangement provides greater operational flexibility than a simple diamond crossing. It requires careful interlocking and signaling to manage the multiple possible routes and prevent conflicting movements.",
  "synonyms": [
    "scissors crossover",
    "scissor crossover"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "scissors crossover"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Rautenübergang",
    "es": "cruce de diamante",
    "fr": "saut-de-mouton en diamant"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diamond-crossover/"
}