Clayway Level Crossing

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Clayway
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Ely CP
• Postcode: CB7 4UA
• Route: Anglia
• ELR: EMP0
• Distance: 72 miles 62 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B (Very High)  
• Collective risk rating:  4 (High)  
• Last assessment: August 2020
• Next assessment due: November 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 171
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 6 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)