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How does this work with overhead power lines?
Just fine.
The overhead line is the equivalent to a third rail, while the rails provide the earth connection.
So it can just be a continuous diamond shape above, same as the rails below.
Child's play compared to the old "tram squares" in Melbourne where a 600VDC tram crosses a 1500VDC train line:
(Photo courtesy of WongM)
Related:
Learning From Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project - RMTransit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_auX_R4dw
Yeah! Two of the four remaining ones have been removed as part of the project. It's kind of silly though, the other two aren't currently slated to be removed.
they usually use metal plates under and touching the wires to make a seamless transition