Buckwell Level Crossing

Godmersham, Kent

Crossing Data

• Name: Buckwell
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Godmersham CP
• Postcode: TN254HD
• Route: Kent
• ELR: ACR0
• Distance: 61 miles 70 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: May 2020
• Next assessment due: August 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 80
• Trains per day: 121
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 4 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Gates Open
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)