Cut Throat Lane Level Crossing

Witham, Essex

Crossing Data

• Name: Cut Throat Lane
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Minature Stop Lights
• Location: Witham CP
• Postcode: CM8 2SX
• Route: Anglia
• ELR: BRA0
• Distance: 24 miles 5 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: January 2020
• Next assessment due: April 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 44
• Usage:
  • 581 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 2 incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Miniature stop lights provided to warn of train approach
  • Gates or stiles
  • Signage