Thorpe On The Hill Level Crossing

Doddington and Whisby, Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Thorpe On The Hill
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Thorpe on the Hill CP
• Postcode: LN6 9BS
• Route: London North East
• ELR: NOB1
• Distance: 27 miles 28 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: April 2020
• Next assessment due: July 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70
• Trains per day: 86
• Usage:
  • 2892 Vehicles
  • 98 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Sep-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage