a point at which a railway and a road cross, esp one with barriers that close the road when a train is scheduled to pass
US and Canadian name: grade crossing
Examples of 'railway crossing' in a sentence
railway crossing
Brunel's bridge was demolished within 15 years to make way for a railway crossing.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Driving through the little coastal town, we suddenly found our car bumping over a railway crossing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Rubber panels are already used at railway crossings.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Most railway crossings do not have gates or flashing lights.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The internet company put a video on its blog that showed how its cars can navigate roadworks, detect pedestrians and cyclists and handle railway crossings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The pilot scheme is aimed at cutting pollution - particularly at locations such as town centres and railway crossings where exhaust emissions build up.