Bramfield Level Crossing

Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet, Suffolk

Crossing Data

• Name: Bramfield
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barrier Crossing (locally monitored by Train Driver)
• Location: Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet CP
• Postcode: IP199HL
• Route: Anglia
• ELR: ESK0
• Distance: 99 miles 19 chains

• Individual risk rating:  E ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: May 2020
• Next assessment due: August 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 33
• Usage:
  • 1971 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Crossing Approach
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage