Crankley Point Level Crossing

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Crankley Point
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Minature Stop Lights
• Location: Newark CP
• Postcode: NG242ED
• Route: London North East
• ELR: NOB1
• Distance: 17 miles 76 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: September 2020
• Next assessment due: December 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 50
• Trains per day: 86
• Usage:
  • 47 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2014), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
  • Gates Open
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Miniature stop lights provided to warn of train approach
  • Signage