The invention discloses a method and apparatus for traverse control, which are applied to a power generation system including a generator, a transformer, a switching device, a crossing device and a power network. The method includes following steps of collecting state information of the power generation system; judging whether the power generation system operates in a normal mode according to thestate information; If yes, communicating with the first path to ensure the operation of the power network by the generator through the first path, and performing soft start of the crossing equipment according to the voltage input to the power network; If not, connecting a second path to send reactive current and active current to the power network, and operating voltage to the generator. Comparedwith the prior art, the traversing device can be switched to different working channels under different working modes, and the stability and safety of the power network and the generator can be ensured. Also, in a normal mode, a soft start through the device can be accomplished, thereby also traversing to boost efficiency.