Beltring Level Crossing

Yalding, Kent

Crossing Data

• Name: Beltring
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Yalding CP
• Postcode: TN126QH
• Route: Kent
• ELR: PWS1
• Distance: 36 miles 52 chains

• Individual risk rating:  E ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: July 2020
• Next assessment due: October 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70
• Trains per day: 48
• Usage:
  • 2781 Vehicles
  • 27 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 2 incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Crossing is Near a Station
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage