Barrow Haven Level Crossing

Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Barrow Haven
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Barrow upon Humber CP
• Postcode: DN197ET
• Route: London North East
• ELR: BAR0
• Distance: 108 miles 6 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: February 2020
• Next assessment due: May 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 18
• Usage:
  • 161 Vehicles
  • 119 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Crossing is Near a Station
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Stop boards provided on the train approaches - trains stop and Drivers sound the train horn before proceeding
  • Signage
  • Road markings
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)