Part 9: Level crossings

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8  Requirements for pedestrian and cycle level crossings

8.3  Cycle facilities

Where a cycleway crosses a railway line at grade and separate from a vehicle carriageway, speed control barriers and signs to warn or direct cyclists must be provided. Where there are multiple railway lines, the barriers should orientate cyclists so they face oncoming trains.

Additionally, consideration can be given to providing the following:

• fencing on the cycle approaches to direct cyclists and define the level crossing
• audible signals (bells), flashing lights, ‘Train Coming’ indication lights, ‘Do Not Cross’ lights, barrier arms, etc
• night-time illumination of the level crossing.

As for pedestrian level crossings, the decision on the provision of additional facilities at specific locations should be made after an analysis and assessment of the hazards presented at each site and a formal risk analysis.

Special facilities for a cycleway may be more readily justified when provided in conjunction with an adjacent roadway, or where lines of clear sight are so restricted that cyclists would have insufficient time to safely cross the railway line before the arrival of a previously unseen train.

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