Lindridge Fields House Level Crossing

Desford, Leicestershire

Crossing Data

• Name: Lindridge Fields House
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Desford CP
• Postcode: LE9 9FD
• Route: Midland and Continental
• ELR: KSL0
• Distance: 105 miles 64 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: July 2019
• Next assessment due: October 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 20
• Trains per day: 24
• Usage:
  • 8 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 2 incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
  • Gates Open
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)