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Gated crossing operated by railway staff

These crossing have gates on both sides of the railway which are opened and closed by railway staff.

Gated crossing operated by railway staff 

Driving

  1. Drive carefully up to the crossing and be ready to stop behind the white line.
  2. Before entering the crossing ensure your exit is clear.
  3. A railway employee will close the gates if a train is coming.
  4. Wait until the railway employee has fully reopened the gates before crossing.

Pedestrians

  • If the gates are across the road, wait in a safe place outside the barrier until the railway staff member opens them.

Remember when crossing

  • Look both ways and listen.
  • Trains can come from both directions. 
  • Don’t stop on a crossing.

Last updated 26 June 2012

Contact us

If you see anyone misusing a level crossing, please call the British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or the police on 999.

If a level crossing or any other part of the railway is causing a problem, or if you simply want more information, contact our National Helpline:

08457 11 41 41

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