Birtley Farm Level Crossing

Grosmont, North Yorkshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Birtley Farm
• Crossing Type: Private User Worked Crossing with Whistleboard
• Location: Grosmont CP
• Postcode: YO225PS
• Route: London North East
• ELR: MBW3
• Distance: 25 miles 13 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: August 2020
• Next assessment due: November 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 30
• Trains per day: 18
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents 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:
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approach in one direction - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)