Bardon Hill No.2 Level Crossing

Ellistown and Battleflat, Leicestershire

Crossing Data

• Name: Bardon Hill No.2
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Ellistown and Battleflat CP
• Postcode: LE671ND
• Route: Midland and Continental
• ELR: KSL0
• Distance: 111 miles 2 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: March 2018
• Next assessment due: June 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 24
• Usage:
  • 1 Pedestrian or Cyclist
• 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)