Hempstead Level Crossing

Framfield, East Sussex

Crossing Data

• Name: Hempstead
• Crossing Type: Private Estate User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Framfield CP
• Postcode: TN223DL
• Route: Sussex
• ELR: SCU1
• Distance: 45 miles 15 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: February 2021
• Next assessment due: May 2023
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 30
• Trains per day: 52
• Usage:
  • 1 Vehicle
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-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)