"barrow crossing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: barrow crossings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} barrow crossing (plural barrow crossings)
  1. (rail transport, UK) A crossing provided between railway platforms across the tracks at rail level, originally for movement of barrows loaded with parcels, mailbags, etc. from one platform to another. Many have now been removed, but some have been retained for use by passengers, especially wheelchair users. Originally crossings were boarded, but paving is now used. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-barrow_crossing-en-noun-X7-Cp42N Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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