Hough Lane Level Crossing

Barkston, Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Hough Lane
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Barkston CP
• Postcode: NG322PA
• Route: London North East
• ELR: GRS1
• Distance: 111 miles 8 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: February 2020
• Next assessment due: May 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 50
• Trains per day: 34
• Usage:
  • 338 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Crossing Approach
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage