A. A train station is ahead
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A. A train station is ahead
B. A railway level crossing is ahead
C. A tourist railway attraction is ahead
Railway level crossings are where the railway crosses the road at the same level as the road as opposed to unde the road in a cutting or tunnel, or over the road on a bridge.
There's more detailed information on railway level crossings, including rules for use, in this article.
As you can see in the railway crossing below, there is a yellow hatched box where you are not allowed to wait.
There's also a give way line (the white line), broken yellow lines to prevent you from parking, and double yellow lines that prevent you from overtaking.
Signage consists of a railway cross buck on a red and white pole, plus a further railway sign with lights on another pole that carries a reflective barrier arm.
Pedestrians are taken care of with a separate fenced area to the left with the level crossing extended to the left to allow for pedestrians with push chairs.
This particular crossing is on a fairly busy road in Mt Albert in Auckland, and therefore is well signposted and clear. In rural areas, some crossings might only have a give way sign and minimal road markings or other signage.