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Railway crossing

Railway crossing: what it means

Sign W404

What it means

A railway crossing with more than one track is ahead.

What you must do

Slow down. If a train is approaching the crossing, stop.

Where you see it

On any road close to a railway line.

Remember

This is the railway crossing sign for more than one track.

If there is no stop line or stop sign at the crossing:

  • stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track
  • do not stop on the track or in the railway reserve (the railway's strip of land)

Test yourself

  1. Question 1

    Which of these signs warns that there is a railway crossing with more than one track ahead?

    A
    B
    C
    Show answer

    Answer: Picture C

    The W404 Railway crossing sign warns of a railway crossing with more than one track ahead.

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