scope:

This Network Rail standard is applicable to level crossings of the following types, including those that are subject to temporary closure:

• Automatic Half Barrier Crossings

• Automatic Full Barrier Crossing with Obstacle Detection

• Automatic Half Barrier Crossings Locally Monitored

• Automatic Open Crossings Locally Monitored (including OCFLs)

• Automatic Open Crossings Remotely Monitored

• Miniature Stop/ Warning Lights

• Manually Controlled Barriers (including CCTV and OCB)

• Traincrew Operated Crossings

• Manned Gated Level Crossings

• Manually Controlled Barrier - Obstacle Detection

• Open Crossings

• Power Operated Gate Opening Crossings

• User Worked Crossings

• Footpath and Bridleway Crossings

• Station Barrow Crossings

• Station Foot Crossings

• Sleeping Dog Crossings

• Mothballed Crossings.

NOTE This document is NOT applicable to Inspection and Maintenance of Road Rail Access Points (RRAPs), and Track Access Points (TAPs) as they are not level crossings.

Purpose

This standard specifies the requirements for managing the installation, inspection, maintenance of track assets at operational level crossing infrastructure. It demonstrates that level crossing systems are compliant with legislation, reliable and safe.