Cornwall to receive level crossing upgrade to improve safety

Credit: Network Rail

Level crossing safety is set to improve in Cornwall thanks to upgrade work as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

Credit: Network Rail

Upgrade work at level crossings is due to commence in Cornwall helping to improve rail safety in the region. Network Rail has confirmed barrier renewal will take place at Lostwithiel level crossing, near Bodmin as well as upgrade of the machine that operates the barrier and LED and road traffic lights, also known as wig wags. In addition, Network Rail has confirmed it will be upgrading the audible warning devices, creating suitable housing for the machine that operates the barrier and installing signage and road markings.

Upgrade work to be carried out at Lostwithiel level crossing

According to Network Rail, whilst the crossing is closed to traffic, pedestrian attendants will help people cross except for between 04 February at 10pm and 05 February at 8am when the level crossing will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Commenting on the safety upgrade work, Ife Adekoya, scheme project manager at Network Rail, said: “The modernisation of the level crossing forms part of our Railway Upgrade Plan and will help keep the community and passengers even more safe. We recognise that any road closure will inevitably cause a level of inconvenience to the local community and we are working closely with Cornwall County Council to ensure there is a suitable diversionary route.”