Another train coming sign

What it means

Another train is approaching. Keep waiting.

Where there is more than one railway line over an automatic crossing, this signal flashes if another train is approaching, and the sound of any audible warning changes.

Keep waiting. Do not cross just because one train has passed.

Where you'll see it

At automatic level crossings with more than one railway line.

Rules to know

• If there is more than one railway line over an automatic crossing, this signal will also flash and the sound of the audible warning will change if another train is approaching.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 32

• Never stop or park on, or near, a level crossing.

  The Highway Code, Rule 291

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Going as soon as the first train has passed.

  Instead: Wait until the lights go out and the barriers rise. Another train may be coming.

Test yourself

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Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• ANo stopping on the main carriageway at any time, not even to pick up or set down passengers.
• BAnother train is coming: keep waiting
• CYou must not go faster than the number shown, in mph.
• DSeparate sides for pedal cycles and pedestrians

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