Level crossings

Sandy Lane crossing near Prestatyn on the North Wales Main Line. NETWORK RAIL

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Updated plans released for North Wales Main Line level crossing replacements

Closure of four crossings is needed so line speed can be increased and new timetable introduced.

Level crossings 31 Jul

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RAIB launches investigation into user-operated level crossing death

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched an investigation into a collision between a train and a delivery driver at a level crossing near Sittingbourne in Kent.

RAIB 28 Jul

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Level crossing investigation notes danger posed by trains obscured by others

Office of Rail and Road also reviewing Network Rail's decision making processes regarding safety systems at crossings.

Level crossings 21 Jul

A teenager sits with her back to traffic at Wantage Road level crossing near Didcot. NETWORK RAIL.

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Why two level crossings in Oxfordshire are causing problems for Network Rail

Network Rail wants to permanently close problem crossings on the Great Western Main Line and between Oxford and Banbury.

Level crossings 16 Jul

Viaduct footpath crossing near Chirk. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail set to add safety measures at "risky" crossing on planned open access route

MPs had said to Network Rail they were "alarmed" at a lack of plan to address issues.

Network Rail 3 Jun

Lucy Ruck at Farnborough North where she lost a leg in 1993. PAUL CLIFTON.

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"The train was right in front of my face": woman recalls life-changing level crossing mistake

Lucy Ruck was a college student when her leg was amputated by a train, now she's backed a campaign to replace the pedestrian part of a crossing with a bridge.

Level crossings 16 May

CCTV still of a pedestrian distracted by a mobile phone whilst on a level crossing. NETWORK RAIL.

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More than 1,500 level crossing near-misses in four years as Network Rail launches new campaign

Network Rail campaign to focus on mobile phone distraction when using crossings.

Level crossings 30 Apr

The dropside van on its side at Onibury level crossing. NETWORK RAIL.

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Two level crossings badly damaged in separate road vehicle crashes

Two crossings were damaged over the space of four days when hit by road vehicles.

Level crossings 21 Feb

View from the Coastal Path, looking toward Ty Gwyn Caravan Park at Pensarn. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail planning bridge to replace two foot crossings on North Wales Main Line

Foot crossings need replacing as part of plan to increase capacity on North Wales Main Line.

Level crossings 20 Feb

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New consultation into closing crossings on North Wales Main Line set to start

The closure of two crossings is required to improve the timetable on the line

Network Rail 2 Jan

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How the Ufton Nervet incident changed level crossing safety measures

Greg Morse considers the causes and consequences of this tragic rail crash from November 2004.

Investigations 30 Oct

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Level crossing safety warning issued as school holidays begin

Network Rail is targeting children and parents with messaging about safety at level crossings as frightening video footage shows near misses with trains.

Safety 15 Jul

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NR reiterates level crossing safety message

Network Rail has released a new video warning people to always stop, look and listen at level crossings.

1 May

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“Sheer stupidity”: TikTok level crossing photoshoot slammed

“Sheer stupidity at a staggering level” - Network Rail's description of TikTok crossing photoshoot

21 Jan

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Level crossing misuse: Network Rail and British Transport Police issue safety plea

Trespassing and level crossing misuse on the rise

2 Sept

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Network Rail lights plan for Anglia crossings

Warning lights will be installed at three level crossings in East Anglia where no warning systems or barriers are in place.

25 Oct

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Work starts to replace Ufton Nervet level crossing

Nearly 12 years after the Ufton Nervet disaster that claimed the lives of seven people, work has started to replace the notorious level crossing with a bridge

26 Apr

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