Johnson's No.2 Level Crossing

Askam and Ireleth, Cumbria

Crossing Data

• Name: Johnson's No.2
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Askam and Ireleth CP
• Postcode: LA167DX
• Route: London North West
• ELR: CBC1
• Distance: 35 miles 31 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  10 (Low)  
• Last assessment: July 2020
• Next assessment due: October 2023
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 28
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage