grade crossing
[/ɡreɪd ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/]
nounpl: grade crossings
passagem de nível
1. An intersection where a railroad or railway track crosses a road, street, or highway at the same level, without an overpass or underpass
The train slowed down as it approached the grade crossing.
O trem desacelerou ao se aproximar da passagem de nível.
2. The point where two transportation routes meet on the same plane, typically equipped with warning signals and gates
Drivers must stop at the grade crossing when the lights flash.
Os motoristas devem parar na passagem de nível quando as luzes piscam.
Grade crossings are important safety concerns in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, federal regulations govern grade crossing safety with standardized warning systems. In Brazil, grade crossings are common in industrial areas and suburban regions where rail networks intersect with road systems. Safety awareness campaigns emphasize never crossing railroad tracks outside designated areas.
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