Robert A Keene, of Over Farm, in Gloucestershire, was unhappy at Network Rail not repairing fences that backed on to his farm, so he failed his tractor on the crossing and deliberately left it there being "in no hurry" to 'fix' it in retaliation.
The the location appears to be here on the main line between Gloucester and Newport.
NR said the blockage could "potentially put lives at risk", looking at the map it would not have been protected by the signalling until the farmer contacted the signalman, so it was a very risky act for the farmer to do. It has not been made clear from the reports if the farmer recieved permission to cross the line or not.
Click here for the BBC News story about the incident.
The farmer can be contacted on 01452 414975 if anyone wishes to claim compensation for delays.
The the location appears to be here on the main line between Gloucester and Newport.
NR said the blockage could "potentially put lives at risk", looking at the map it would not have been protected by the signalling until the farmer contacted the signalman, so it was a very risky act for the farmer to do. It has not been made clear from the reports if the farmer recieved permission to cross the line or not.
Click here for the BBC News story about the incident.
The farmer can be contacted on 01452 414975 if anyone wishes to claim compensation for delays.
Well, that's one way of doing things. I for one admire his attitude, and hope enough people gove him a ring. Maybe someone else can tell him what an idiot he is.
The crossing itself is also actually named Keene Crossing. I also wonder if you know all the facts surrounding the incident that took place on Tuesday morning? I mean unless you were there then surely you are just going by what the BBC has 'fed' you, Yorkie?