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Crossover (rail)

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A scissors crossover: two pairs of switches linking two running-lines to each other in both directions

A scissors crossover (or double crossover or diamond crossover) is a term used for a railroad switch that allows trains to cross over to an adjacent parallel track. The crossed over switches look like an X. Their are many of these in the NYC Subway.

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