Shere Heath Level Crossing

Shere, Surrey

Crossing Data

• Name: Shere Heath
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath or Bridleway Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Shere CP
• Postcode: GU5 9JQ
• Route: Wessex
• ELR: RSJ0
• Distance: 36 miles 51 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: February 2021
• Next assessment due: May 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 65
• Trains per day: 77
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 160 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Gates Open
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for Equestrian users
  • Gates
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)