Shell Mex Level Crossing

North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Shell Mex
• Crossing Type: Private Open Crossing
• Location: North Killingholme CP
• Postcode: DN403LS
• Route: London North East
• ELR: KIL2
• Distance: 2 miles 34 chains

• Individual risk rating:  L (Very Low)  
• Collective risk rating:  10 (Low)  
• Last assessment: January 2015
• Next assessment due: April 2017
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10 mph
• Trains per day: 0
• Usage:
  • 300 Vehicles
  • 10 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Deliberate misuse or user error
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Large Numbers of users
• 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 (07:00 to 23:00)