Bearhurst Level Crossing

Ticehurst, East Sussex

Crossing Data

• Name: Bearhurst
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Ticehurst CP
• Postcode: TN5 7ER
• Route: Kent
• ELR: TTH0
• Distance: 44 miles 38 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C (Very High)  
• Collective risk rating:  10 (Low)  
• Last assessment: September 2019
• Next assessment due: December 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 80
• Trains per day: 80
• Usage:
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Gates or stiles
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)