English Explanatory Dictionary

passing loop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. On a single-track railway or tramway, an extra track provided at a certain place to allow two trains travelling in opposite directions to pass each other. It can also allow a faster train to overtake a slower one.

Word forms

passing loop passing loops

Synonyms

crossing loop
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