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  • Level crossings

  • There are more than 6,500 level crossings in Britain. Every day they save thousands of lives by protecting us from one of the busiest rail networks in the world. We invest in a wide-ranging programme, working with national and local organisations, to ensure that level crossings are safe and to help people use them correctly.

    Types of level crossing

  • Level crossing warning lights

    Explore the different types of level crossings ►

    Ranging from full barrier crossings to ones that have no barriers at all. These guides will show you how to stay safe on crossings, giving you a detailed breakdown of the different types of level crossings in Britain.

     

  • Educational resources

  • Primary school

    Primary school kids in classKey Stages 1 and 2 resources for an interactive and thought provoking assembly and lesson plan activities.

    Primary school resources  

    Secondary school

    Secondary school kidsKey Stages 3 and 4 resources for an interactive and thought provoking assembly and lesson plan activities.

    Secondary school resources  

     

    Parents

    Dad with his sonDownload a factsheet explaining how to use level crossings and a guide explaining the dangers around the railway.

    Resources for parents 

     

  • Latest campaign

  • Kids talking

    Rail Life – a campaign for young people ►

    'Rail Life' is a brand new youth initiative created by young people for young people. It will initially focus on level crossing safety but will grow to cover other rail safety issues.