scope:

This standard describes a method of risk assessing operational level crossings on Network Rail's managed infrastructure. It includes:  

 a) the core level crossing risk assessment process;  

 b) frequency of risk assessments;  

 c) use of the All Level Crossing Risk Model (ALCRM) as the risk model;  

 d) monitoring and response to level crossing incidents and accidents; and  

 e) level crossing risk records.

It does not apply to authorised walking routes that cross the railway unless they are classified as a staff crossing with white lights. It does not apply to road rail access points or track access points.

A flowchart of the process is shown in Appendix A.

Purpose

This standard provides a process for risk assessing level crossing assets.

It contributes to the control of the following high-level risks:  

 a) Level Crossings: vehicle, person or animal on the line at risk of collision; and  

 b) Level Crossings - non-collision (with train) incident.

Level crossing risk assessments form part of a multi-disciplinary process that demonstrates that level crossings remain safe, reliable and legally compliant.