Part 9: Level crossings

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10  Requirements for private level crossings

10.2  Private property access level crossings

10.2.1  View lines

Standard approach visibility and restart view are to be provided. The criteria described in section 4.3.1 apply.

10.2.2  Signs

The rail access provider is responsible for the provision of signs at private level crossings if there is an agreement on funding with the crossing user or users. An issued deed of grant for the level crossing will normally place the responsibility for sign installation and maintenance with the grantee.

The signs installed at non-gated approaches to private level crossings are at least a ‘crossbuck for private level crossings’ (WX62 or WX63) or preferably a ‘private level crossing Stop’ (RPX4) or ‘private level crossing Give Way’ (RPX5) assembly as appropriate. If necessary, a ‘standard level crossing Stop’ (RPX2) or ‘standard level crossing Give Way’ (RPX3) assembly may be used.

If the general public is invited to use a private level crossing (eg to gain access to an advertised business or where the original single ownership use has intensified through change of land use), the signs for public roads (RPX2 or RPX3) will generally apply, unless a formal process of a risk assessment determines otherwise.

10.2.3  Markings

Where the surface of a private property access level crossing is sealed, the markings are to be the same as for public level crossings on surfaced roads.

See figure 10.1 for the general layout at a typical private level crossing.

Figure 10.1  General layout of signs and markings for unsealed private property access level crossings

10.2.4  Active devices

Active devices may be installed by the rail access provider or grantee of a level crossing. The requirements must be determined with the appropriate rail access provider.

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