Underhill Level Crossing

Millom Without, Cumbria

Crossing Data

• Name: Underhill
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Millom Without CP
• Postcode: LA185HA
• Route: London North West
• ELR: CBC1
• Distance: 43 miles 12 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: July 2020
• Next assessment due: October 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 26
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)