Teston Level Crossing

Teston, Kent

Crossing Data

• Name: Teston
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Teston CP
• Postcode: ME185BX
• Route: Kent
• ELR: PWS1
• Distance: 41 miles 14 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  10 (Low)  
• Last assessment: December 2020
• Next assessment due: March 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 55
• Trains per day: 55
• Usage:
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • No Specific Risk Drivers Identified
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Gates or stiles
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)