Wilsford Level Crossing

Wilsford, Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Wilsford
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Wilsford CP
• Postcode: NG323PB
• Route: London North East
• ELR: GRS2
• Distance: 116 miles 59 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  2 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: July 2020
• Next assessment due: October 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 50
• Trains per day: 34
• Usage:
  • 7425 Vehicles
  • 14 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Crossing Approach
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage