Level junction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003312",
  "term": "Level junction",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An intersection where two or more railway lines cross each other at the same grade, without the use of bridges or tunnels. The crossing point itself is formed by a set of fixed rails known as a diamond or frog. Movement over the junction is controlled by signals to prevent conflicts between trains on the intersecting routes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "diamond crossing",
    "diamond junction",
    "flat crossing",
    "flat junction"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "diamond crossing",
    "diamond junction",
    "flat crossing",
    "flat junction"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "plangleiche Bahnkreuzung",
    "es": "cruce a nivel",
    "fr": "jonction à niveau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/level-junction/"
}