Lindsells Level Crossing

Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Lindsells
• Crossing Type: Private Footpath Crossing with Minature Stop Lights
• Location: Biggleswade CP
• Postcode: SG180HQ
• Route: London North East
• ELR: ECM1
• Distance: 42 miles 10 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C (Very High)  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: November 2020
• Next assessment due: February 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 125
• Trains per day: 320
• Usage:
  • 69 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:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Miniature stop lights provided to warn of train approach
  • Gates or stiles
  • Signage