Gretton Level Crossing

Gretton, Northamptonshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Gretton
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Gretton CP
• Postcode: NN173DE
• Route: Midland and Continental
• ELR: GSM1
• Distance: 83 miles 42 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: June 2018
• Next assessment due: September 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 14
• Usage:
  • 3 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents 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
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Gates or stiles
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)