Why Railroad Crossing Signs Are X-Shaped, And What The Crossbuck Actually Means

Most drivers know what a railroad crossing sign looks like, but few know why it's shaped the way it is. Here's the story behind that X shape and what it means.

  Car Talk, Autos   Aug 19, 2026   0   2  Add to Reading List
Why Railroad Crossing Signs Are X-Shaped, And What The Crossbuck Actually Means


















Most drivers know what a railroad crossing sign looks like, but few know why it's shaped the way it is. Here's the story behind that X shape and what it means.

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