Burston Level Crossing

Burston and Shimpling, Norfolk

Crossing Data

• Name: Burston
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Burston and Shimpling CP
• Postcode: IP225UB
• Route: Anglia
• ELR: LTN1
• Distance: 97 miles 42 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: March 2021
• Next assessment due: June 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 100
• Trains per day: 89
• Usage:
  • 941 Vehicles
  • 15 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents 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:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Crossing Approach
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage