Wednesday 24 Oct 2012
Have your say on Bingham level crossing plans
- Region & Route:
Network Rail is consulting on plans to close the level crossing at Moor Lane in Bingham and replace it with a footbridge. The work is to reduce the risk of misuse and create a safer crossing over the railway.
Martin Frobisher, East Midlands route managing director for Network Rail said: “These proposals are part of Network Rail’s level crossing improvement scheme. Network Rail is committed to reducing the risk at level crossings across the East Midlands. We want to hear local residents’ views on our plans at Moor Lane.”
The footbridge will:
- Reduce the risk of misuse at the crossing by separating pedestrians from the track
- Increase safety for the general public as they will no longer have to cross the tracks
- The new paths will provide an accessible crossing of the railway for those unable to use the footbridge
The consultation event will take place on the 1st November at 2 -6.30pm at Bingham Library.
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