Houlsyke Level Crossing

Glaisdale, North Yorkshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Houlsyke
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboard
• Location: Glaisdale CP
• Postcode: YO212LH
• Route: London North East
• ELR: MBW2
• Distance: 23 miles 8 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: October 2018
• Next assessment due: January 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 8
• Usage:
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Gates or stiles
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approach in one direction - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)