Barrowby Lane Level Crossing

Barwick in Elmet and Scholes, Leeds

Crossing Data

• Name: Barrowby Lane
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Minature Stop Lights
• Location: Barwick in Elmet and Scholes CP
• Postcode: LS252AD
• Route: London North East
• ELR: HUL4
• Distance: 14 miles 4 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: June 2019
• Next assessment due: September 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 90
• Trains per day: 322
• Usage:
  • 66 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Miniature stop lights provided to warn of train approach
  • Gates or stiles
  • Signage