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A train is typically required to stop no closer than 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail at an intersection, depending on local regulations and safety guidelines. This distance ensures that vehicles and pedestrians have adequate space to see and react to oncoming trains. Always check specific state or local laws for precise requirements.

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