These guides aim to inform pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and horse riders on the potential dangers at level crossings.

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/level-crossings/using-level-crossings/

They’ve worked collaboratively with the Office of Rail Regulation and Heritage Railway Association to produce new guidance on level crossings. A new approach based on the user rather than the type of level crossing was taken. Each crossing is unique and the interactive tool and accompanying PDFs aim to give users an idea of what to expect when using a level crossing. The guides cover the potential dangers such as distraction when using a crossing and understanding the safety warnings and target the following groups:

Pedestrians (see figure 1)

Pedestrians were identified as a key user group with specific factors relating to safe use of crossings. The section aimed pedestrians covers specific potential dangers including keepings dogs on a lead and not assuming only one train is coming.

Drivers (see figure 2)

Drivers were identified as a key user group with specific factors relating to safe use of crossings. The section aimed at drivers covers specific potential dangers including jumping lights and racing around barriers.

Cyclers (see figure 3)

The cycling community were identified as a key user group with specific factors relating to safe use of crossings. The section aimed at cyclists covers specific potential dangers including avoiding wheels stuck getting and racing around barriers.

Horse riders (see figure 4)

The horse riding community were identified as a key user group with specific factors relating to safe use of crossings. The section aimed at horse riders covers specific potential dangers including overhead lines and also how a horse might react to the flashing lights and alarms at a crossing.