scissors crossover

Definition

A superimposed pair of railway crossovers, resembling the letter X, permitting travel in either direction between a pair of parallel tracks.

Example Sentences

• "Here the line is joined by the Colne Valley branch, and both tracks are carried into Haverhill station upon a high embankment from which the town can be seen on the south side. The twin tracks, after traversing a scissors crossover, become the down and up roads through the station, which possesses an extensive goods yard."
• "Included in the new layout are four new scissors crossovers."