East Mill Hills Level Crossing

Haydon, Northumberland

Crossing Data

• Name: East Mill Hills
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Haydon CP
• Postcode: NE476JS
• Route: London North East
• ELR: NEC2
• Distance: 27 miles 35 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: October 2019
• Next assessment due: January 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 65
• Trains per day: 71
• Usage:
  • 5 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2014), - 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