Prestatyn Level Crossings

We are excited to share our plan to make a significant investment in Prestatyn, North Wales, to increase the number of trains on the North Wales Coast.

This plan will not only improve travel for North Wales but also boost local tourism and support growth in communities.

We are working alongside Transport for Wales to lift the number of services on the North Wales coast by 50% as well as increasing capacity by 40%, which takes place in May 2026.

To increase the number of services safely, we have reviewed the crossing usage in the area and the added risks that this may bring.

To protect the public from the risks, we propose permanently closing two level crossings (Beverley Drive and Sandy Lane) and constructing a safer alternative way to cross over the railway.

These crossings pose a risk to the local community due to the high number of users, such as dog walkers and school children, crossing with poor visibility of forthcoming trains, which can reach speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour as they pass through.

Thank you to everyone who either joined us at our information sessions last year (March and September 2025) or wrote to us about the options we proposed. We have listened to your feedback and used it to create a new option which we’re keen to share with you.

Confirmed – Accessible footbridge adjacent to Bridge Road

Having listened to the community, we have chosen a less visually intrusive footbridge, offering safe access to the Morfa. The bridge will be built beside the road bridge, at the same height, with entry from Bridge Road. We plan to add perforated panels where possible for better visibility and aesthetics. Previous options are listed in this PDF.

In addition to this, we’ve been working closely with Denbighshire council and Transport for Wales’ active travel team to agree suitable connection points for the bridge and as a result, we’re planning for the end of the ramp to tie in with the council’s future boardwalk scheme, which will mean that a temporary connection to Gas Works Lane is required until the boardwalk is ready. 

We’re also looking to include an additional connection between the new footbridge and the existing road bridge, but we’ll keep you updated on this as move through the coming months. 

Public Engagement

We’ll be planning another visit in May 2026, before the work begins. More details will be shared shortly.

When is the work taking place?

We are currently completing detailed design for the bridge as well as site preparation works, which are due to be completed in June 2026. This will allow the main construction works to begin in July 2026. The bridge will be lifted into place during a planned closure of the line in January 2027. We aim to have the permanent bridge open in Spring 2027.

We understand that construction can sometimes cause noise and traffic disruptions. We’re committed to working closely with our contractors to keep any inconvenience to a minimum and ensure things run as smoothly as possible for the community.

How will this work affect me?

We have an opportunity to increase the train service before that, in May 2026, which means that for safety reasons Sandy Lane and Beverley Drive level crossings are now closed. There is a fully signposted diversion in place for both crossings.

We understand that construction can sometimes cause noise and traffic disruptions. We’re committed to working closely with our contractors to keep any inconvenience to a minimum and ensure things run as smoothly as possible for the community.

Why is the work needed?

We want to create a safer way for people to cross the railway by reducing the risk of accidents.

Both crossings were closed on 1March 2026 to allow time for the locations to be secured ahead of the timetable increase and construction works.

The future bridge will provide an accessible, safe route over the railway to the nearby nature reserve Coed Y Morfa.

Closing the level crossings will also help us increase line speeds and improve train punctuality. More services for North Wales will help drive economic and social benefits for the area.

Active Travel

We’re working alongside the Welsh Government, Transport for Wales and Denbighshire County Council to provide a wider bridge that will connect with the local Active Travel network.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please call our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41, email CRWales@networkrail.co.uk or visit our Contact Us page.

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