approaching train

collocation in English

meaningsofapproachandtrain

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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of considering or ...
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train
noun
uk
/treɪn/us
/treɪn/
a railway engine connected to carriages for carrying people or to wheeled containers for ...
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(Definition ofapproachandtrainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within moments of the bus becoming trapped on the crossing, anapproachingtrainstarted the sequence for the operation of the level crossing.
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We feel the pressure of anapproachingtrain.
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Level crossings may be provided with gates, which are manually operated, or with barriers which are either manually operated, or operated automatically by anapproachingtrain.
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They should not, however, be confused with the continental type automatic half-barrier level crossing which is not manned but is automatically worked by anapproachingtrain.
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He would then set the signal to clear for theapproachingtrainonly when he was sure that the barriers were closed and the crossing was clear.
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While passing the chicane, one has to turn to the left and to the right, increasing the probability of seeing anapproachingtrain.
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They also erected a modernized traffic signal to ensure traffic cleared the crossing in front of anapproachingtrain.
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So, anapproachingtraincould set up its own route, as an example.
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The sound of anapproachingtrainis heard, followed by a loud scream. 5.
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Passengers would signal their desire to board anapproachingtrainby waiving a flag.
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Instead of throwing him in front of theapproachingtrain, they put him on board once it stops.
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A better long-term solution for such locations would be to improve the train detection system to provide more warning time of anapproachingtrain.
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The guard from the express ran down the line to warn anotherapproachingtrainof the accident and prevented a further collision.
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Anapproachingtraindid not stop, and struck the veterans.
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The collier had jumped in front of anapproachingtrainand was crushed to death, almost dragging the officer along with him.
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Such loops may be track circuited with home signals cleared by theapproachingtrain.
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The new automatic crossings provide audible and visual warnings of anapproachingtrainand a short time later close the metal gates.
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A school bus may cross railway tracks under the condition that there is noapproachingtrain.
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However, no warning devices (detonators, or red flags) had been deployed to warn theapproachingtrainof the breakdown train's position.
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In the scene the main character, a high school student, narrowly escapes anapproachingtrainby hanging suspended from the side of the trestle.
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