Consultation outcome

Improving signage at private level crossings

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 6 April 2022
• Last updated: 5 April 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

In response to the feedback received, we have decided to revise and subsequently consult again on this signage.

This outcome was announced on 5 April 2023.

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Original consultation

Summary

Proposes a new suite of signs for private level crossings on the railway to improve safety.

This consultation ran from
6 April 2022 to 11:45pm on 1 June 2022

Consultation description

This consultation proposes replacing existing signs at private level crossings on railways in Great Britain with new signs that more clearly and unambiguously convey information to users.

This should lead to better public understanding and the safer use of these crossings.

Documents

Improving signage at private level crossings

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Published 6 April 2022
Last updated 5 April 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 April 2023

   Outcome released.

2. 6 April 2022

   First published.