2006-11-22 04:39:02 · 11 answers · asked by fmnoordeen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
Depends on how fast it's going
2006-11-22 04:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by SLEEPY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a little tidbit for those who are perpetually stopped at given crossings, in particular, as well as crossings in general.
In some states, there are limitations on the length of time a train may occupy a crossing before having to clear to let traffic proceed. In California, that time is 10 minutes, and a call to the CHP or municipal police will get action. The railroad can be fined and the engineer can be ticketed or placed under arrest.
Of course, in the event of a derailment or other emergency situation that prohibits movement of the entire train, the train must clear, if practical, that crossing that the police deem the most necessary.
So, trains can be reported, but in doing so, it is very important to get the engine number of the lead locomotive for identification purposes.
Perhaps when less frustrated, motorists and pedestrians won't circumvent crossing gates as often as they now do and paying the highest price for doing so. Obey warning devices.
2006-11-22 10:54:09 · answer #2 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The length of time for mile long train to cross a crossing gate is determined by its speed at the time of crossing. There are as many answer as there are traveling speeds.
2006-11-22 09:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by railfan2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average train travels 15 MPH since a mile is 5280 feet and 15 MPH is 22 FPS therfore it would take a train traveling that speed aproximately FOUR HOURS to cross the gate. In my expereince at least.
2006-11-22 04:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Azathoth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the speed the train is traveling. At the crossings through town, they have to go 25 mph, so it would take about 10 minutes to fully cross.
2006-11-24 03:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by kari w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not get why human beings walk onto the tracks interior the first position. possibly from the fellow's attitude the prepare would not look like that's drawing close as quick because it absolutely is. electric powered trains perform very quietly compared to diesel and previous steam, and passenger trains are quieter than freight for the relax of the passengers, so someone on the tracks ought to no longer listen the prepare till that's too previous due. it really is amazingly unhappy and unlucky. And The Sausage Prince is sweet, little ones in NYC experience on excellent of subway automobiles and get killed there. 2 scholars at my college, numerous years in the previous i began at that faculty, were inebriated, and climbed on excellent of the subway automobile (6 prepare). The prepare surpassed something putting low interior the tunnel, one replaced into killed promptly and the different died later that nighttime interior the wellness middle. that's totally unlucky, very unhappy, notwithstanding it occurs.
2016-10-16 10:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! Trick question!
Trains don't cross a crossing gate; they stay on the track. CARS cross a crossing gate!
2006-11-22 05:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the track speed limits in the area and if there are any slow orders or restricted speed areas. like going into a yard you have yard limits which is normally a mile or two from the center of the yard but could be more.
2006-11-23 07:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by fernand w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on speed of the train.
2006-11-22 17:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by crashguy351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to take much longer when I am in a hurry as compared to other times...but that's how I make my living so I deal with it...
2006-11-22 10:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋