Short Notes on Types of L-Xing & Elimination of Unmanned L-Xings

Types of L-Xing  & Elimination of Unmanned L-Xings 

Type of L-Xing :- L-Xings have been classified in various categories in consultation with road authorities depending upon the volume of Road/Rail Traffic passing on them and their visibility conditions. These are classified as under:- 

Elimination of Unmanned L-Xings :- 

 Unmanned L-Xing are the safety hazard for railway traffic as well as for road users, efforts should be made to eliminate them. 

Unmanned L-Xing may be eliminating by following method. 

1.The consent of district administration for elimination of LC by closure/diversion/RUB/ROB will be processed and obtained.

2.Sanction of commissioner of Railway safety for closure of manned level crossings is required before closure of L-xing.

3.  i. By Construction of ROB. 

ii. By Construction of RUB. 

iii. By Construction of LHS. 

iv. By merger in nearby L-Xing. 

iv. By closing due to Low TVU

(d) Elimination of level crossing. Enumerate various methods.