Seadale Level Crossing

Filey, North Yorkshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Seadale
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Filey CP
• Postcode: YO149BE
• Route: London North East
• ELR: HBS0
• Distance: 43 miles 79 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: March 2021
• Next assessment due: June 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 30
• Usage:
  • 314 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Gates or stiles
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)