SCRCA Glossary Term: Relative Position

Submitted by mark.harvey / Wed, 29/08/2018 - 18:19
SCRCA Glossary Term
Relative Position
SCRCA Glossary Definition (Short version)

The position of the site or structure relative to the main running lines (rail-tracks): Up, Down, Middle, Below, Above, Level-X, Remote.

SCRCA Glossary Definition (Extended version)

The position of the site or structure relative to the main running lines (rail-tracks):

  • Up = on the 'up' side (i.e. the side nearest to the south-bound track used by south-bound trains heading towards Hellifield and beyond).
  • Down = on the 'down' side (i.e. the side nearest to the north-bound track used by north-bound trains heading towards Carlisle and beyond).
  • Middle = in-between the 'up' and 'down' lines.
  • Below = beneath the tracks (applies mainly to bridges & culverts).
  • Above = over the top of the tracks (applies mainly to bridges & tunnels).
  • Level-X = across the tracks on the level (level crossings only).
  • Remote = well-beyond (outside) the normal railway boundary, regardless of side.

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