Lakenheath Level Crossing

Latitude: 52.4476 / 52°26'51"N

Longitude: 0.536 / 0°32'9"E

OS Eastings: 572441

OS Northings: 286314

OS Grid: TL724863

Mapcode National: GBR P8X.JBP

Mapcode Global: VHJFM.7RQ2

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Individual risk rating: J (Low)
Collective risk rating: 6 (Moderate)
Last assessment: November 2013
Next assessment due: February 2017
Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
Line speed: 75 mph
Trains per day: 70
Usage:
- 4762 Vehicles
- 30 Pedestrians or Cyclists
Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2013), - 1 incident since.
Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2013), - Nil incidents since.
Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2013), - Nil incidents since.
Key risk factors:
- Large Numbers of users
- Crossing Approach
- Crossing is near station
- RD Visibility
Current protection arrangements:
- Train signalling protection
- CCTV monitoring by Signaller
- Full barrier equipment
- Road traffic light signals
- Audible alarm
- Signage

Notes

Individual Risk Rating is the risk to invidual users of the crossing. It is presented as a single letter, with A being the highest risk and M being the lowest.
Collective Risk Rating is the overall risk of any incident involving any person or vehicle on the crossing, including train staff and passengers as well as users of the crossing. It is presented as a number, with 1 being the highest risk and 13 being the lowest. This is the most important rating when prioritising safety measures at level crossings.