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Saw this earlier, via “skyscrapercity”...
Network Rail have stated their intention to close two AHBC crossings on the Durham coast line, and replace them with full barriers, however South Tyneside have proposed complete closure and a single road bridge and local road changes instead. (There are diagrams of the intended road alterations accessed via the link below.)
The interesting point is that it says Network Rail would transfer the funds they would have spent on the two level crossings to the council:
Would this be standard practice for NR to contribute this sort of money, presumably the saving is the long term signaller costs for a full barrier crossing?
Network Rail have stated their intention to close two AHBC crossings on the Durham coast line, and replace them with full barriers, however South Tyneside have proposed complete closure and a single road bridge and local road changes instead. (There are diagrams of the intended road alterations accessed via the link below.)
The interesting point is that it says Network Rail would transfer the funds they would have spent on the two level crossings to the council:
There are road safety concerns at both Tilesheds and Boldon level crossings.
The concerns are due to misuse of the current half barrier system, which has led to several serious road traffic accidents over the years.
To help resolve the road safety problem, Network Rail are planning to install a full barrier system in 2024 to replace the current half barrier system.
An alternative solution to this is being explored by South Tyneside Council. This solution is in the form of a proposed new road bridge, which would go over the rail lines. The bridge option means the two level crossings could close, the road safety risk with the level crossings would be removed and any future congestion problems alleviated.
Would this be standard practice for NR to contribute this sort of money, presumably the saving is the long term signaller costs for a full barrier crossing?