Newtons Level Crossing

Draycott in the Moors, Staffordshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Newtons
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Minature Stop Lights
• Location: Draycott in the Moors CP
• Postcode: ST104JN
• Route: Midland and Continental
• ELR: NSS0
• Distance: 7 miles 60 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  12 (Very Low)  
• Last assessment: September 2019
• Next assessment due: December 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70
• Trains per day: 35
• Usage:
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Miniature stop lights provided to warn of train approach
  • Gates or stiles
  • Signage