Bowdell Level Crossing

Brookland, Kent

Crossing Data

• Name: Bowdell
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Brookland CP
• Postcode: TN299RP
• Route: Kent
• ELR: APL0
• Distance: 66 miles 50 chains

• Individual risk rating:  I ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: January 2018
• Next assessment due: April 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 5
• Trains per day: 1
• Usage:
  • 20 Vehicles
  • 1 Pedestrian or Cyclist
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• 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)