First reported 19 Jun 2018•Latest report 23 Jun 2021
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures in the dedicated process for considering, deciding and progressing closure or rationalisation of hazardous railway or foot crossings, including unclear or insufficient consideration by relevant authorities, dependence on stakeholder support that prevents action, and prolonged absence of a decision after serious risks or recommended controls have been identified.
Not included
Excludes physical crossing controls such as barriers, warning signs, lights, CCTV or fencing when the specific deficiency is not the closure or rationalisation decision process.
Excludes general railway track-access, trespass or crossing-operation failures where closure or rationalisation is not the shared unsafe condition.
Excludes ordinary local-authority consultation or disagreement unrelated to resolving a materially hazardous railway crossing.
Excludes failures to implement remedial works after a closure or rationalisation decision has already been made.
Reports
2
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
3
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2018–2021
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
7
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Broxtowe Borough Council1
Derbyshire County Council1
Erewash Borough Council1
Network Rail1
Nottinghamshire County Council1
English county council1
English district council1
Rail infrastructure manager1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Nottinghamshire
Concerns raised2
Dependence on local authority support for closing or rationalising crossings
Failure to reduce or rationalise the number of crossings
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Submitted a consultation response supporting proposals to improve crossing safety and accessibility for disabled and non-disabled users.
Stated by Erewash Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 June 2021.
Action
Work with other agencies to improve safety across Derbyshire and help prevent fatalities within the Council’s legal powers.
Stated by Derbyshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 June 2021.
Action
Maintain regular dialogue with Network Rail about level-crossing diversions, bridges, future management and safer access to non-operational land.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 June 2021.
Action
Continue Countryside Access Team contact and collaboration with Network Rail’s Liabilities Team on public-highway rights across railway land.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 June 2021.
Action
Divert public rights of way at specified Nottinghamshire crossings to remove or avoid at-grade railway crossings.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 June 2021.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Position
The Authority cannot unilaterally close or rationalise crossings because statutory consultation and objection procedures restrict its available powers.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Previous changes, including potential closures, to level crossings near Attenborough Nature Reserve could not be implemented because of strong local opposition.
Stated by NetworkRailUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
The assertion that local authorities opposed Network Rail’s efforts to rationalise crossings is incorrect in respect of Nottinghamshire County Council.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Network Rail is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the safety of the national rail network, including level crossings.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Bedfordshire and Luton
Concerns raised1
Failure to resolve the safety of the foot crossing
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Continue working with stakeholders to develop a closure proposal, secure funding and progress statutory closure arrangements for Lindsells Level Crossing.
Stated by Network RailStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 8 July 2018.
Action
Install audible alarms and larger-lensed miniature stop lights at Lindsells Level Crossing through the planned area-wide programme.
Stated by Network RailStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 8 July 2018.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Closing a level crossing carrying a public right of way is outside the respondent’s power and requires a statutory process with stakeholders.
Stated by Network RailOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
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Includes failures in the dedicated process for considering, deciding and progressing closure or rationalisation of hazardous railway or foot crossings, including unclear or insufficient consideration by relevant authorities, dependence on stakeholder support that prevents action, and prolonged absence of a decision after serious risks or recommended controls have been identified.
