Railway crossingBangladesh
Traffic rules
Bangladesh
1. Railway crossing
A railway crossing, also called a level crossing or railroad crossing, is a place where a road or path crosses railway tracks at the same level. It may be protected by barriers, warning lights, bells, traffic signs or a combination of these measures.
Road users must approach carefully and never enter when a train is approaching, warning signals are active or the exit is blocked. They should cross promptly and must never stop, wait or become trapped on the tracks.
When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing in Bangladesh?
At a crossing in Bangladesh, obey red warning signals, barriers, STOP signs and authorised railway personnel. Stop whenever a train is approaching and it is not safe to cross; rules at an unguarded crossing may differ from a crossing controlled by lights or barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
English • Traffic sign B45 • Level crossing with gates. Obey the lights, gates and other controls.
বাংলা • B45 • গেট বা প্রতিবন্ধকসহ রেলক্রসিং. সামনে গেট বা প্রতিবন্ধকসহ রেলক্রসিং রয়েছে। বাতি, গেট ও অন্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B45 • PDF 102
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 102. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
English • Traffic sign B44 • Level crossing without gates or barriers. Watch for trains and obey the crossing controls.
বাংলা • B44 • গেট বা প্রতিবন্ধক ছাড়া রেলক্রসিং. সামনে গেট বা প্রতিবন্ধক ছাড়া রেলক্রসিং রয়েছে। ট্রেনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন এবং ক্রসিংয়ের নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B44 • PDF 101
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 101. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.
Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
English • Traffic sign B47 • Level crossing. This sign marks the crossing. Watch for trains and obey any separate stop signs, give-way signs or signals.
বাংলা • B47 • রেলক্রসিংয়ের অবস্থান. এখানে রেলক্রসিং রয়েছে। ট্রেনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন এবং আলাদা থামা, আগে যেতে দেওয়া বা সংকেতের নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B47 • PDF 104
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 104. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.
Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.
English • Traffic sign B47 • Level crossing with multiple tracks. Check each track for trains and obey the crossing controls.
বাংলা • B47 • একাধিক লাইনের রেলক্রসিং. এখানে একাধিক রেললাইন পার হতে হবে। প্রতিটি লাইনে ট্রেনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন এবং ক্রসিংয়ের নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B47 • PDF 104
SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Must I stop at every unguarded railway crossing in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, the stopping duty depends on the actual STOP or GIVE WAY controls and any additional national or vehicle-specific rule. Look and listen carefully; do not assume a crossing without barriers is automatically safe or that the same stop rule applies in every country.
What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Bangladesh?
Wait before the tracks until there is room to take your entire vehicle off the crossing. Do not follow another vehicle onto the tracks without checking the exit. Keep the tracks clear even if no train is visible.
