Lanjeth Level Crossing

St Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall

Crossing Data

• Name: Lanjeth
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: St. Stephen-in-Brannel CP
• Postcode: PL267TP
• Route: Western
• ELR: SDS0
• Distance: 289 miles 28 chains

• Individual risk rating:  G ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: November 2019
• Next assessment due: February 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 2
• Usage:
  • 149 Vehicles
  • 27 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil 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:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Stop boards provided on the train approaches - trains stop and Drivers sound the train horn before proceeding
  • Signage
  • Road markings
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)