Wakefield Westgate Level Crossing

Latitude: 53.6818 / 53°40'54"N

Longitude: -1.5053 / 1°30'18"W

OS Eastings: 432774

OS Northings: 420703

OS Grid: SE327207

Mapcode National: GBR KTXV.XX

Mapcode Global: WHC9Z.VQDC

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Individual risk rating: B (Very High)
Collective risk rating: 9 (Low)
Last assessment: February 2014
Next assessment due: May 2016
Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
Line speed: 45 mph (up) 75 mph (down)
Trains per day: 223
Usage:
- Infrequent Pedestrian Use
Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2014), - Nil incidents since.
Key risk factors:
- Frequent Trains
- Deliberate misuse or user error
- Sun Glare
- Crossing is near station
Current protection arrangements:
- Signage

Notes

Individual Risk Rating is the risk to invidual users of the crossing. It is presented as a single letter, with A being the highest risk and M being the lowest.
Collective Risk Rating is the overall risk of any incident involving any person or vehicle on the crossing, including train staff and passengers as well as users of the crossing. It is presented as a number, with 1 being the highest risk and 13 being the lowest. This is the most important rating when prioritising safety measures at level crossings.