Swatlands Level Crossing

Paddock Wood, Kent

Crossing Data

• Name: Swatlands
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Paddock Wood CP
• Postcode: TN126PD
• Route: Kent
• ELR: PWS1
• Distance: 35 miles 29 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  4 (High)  
• Last assessment: October 2020
• Next assessment due: January 2023
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 50
• Trains per day: 50
• Usage:
  • 648 Vehicles
  • 27 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • No Specific Risk Drivers Identified
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage