Walkers Level Crossing

North Hykeham, Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Walkers
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Doddington and Whisby CP
• Postcode: LN6 9BY
• Route: London North East
• ELR: NOB1
• Distance: 28 miles 50 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: November 2019
• Next assessment due: February 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70
• Trains per day: 86
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• 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
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage