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Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Level crossing safety reminder issued ahead of car boot sales returning

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A reminder to stay safe at level crossings has been issued ahead of weekly car boot sales returning to Metheringham.

Before December 2025, there were no timetabled services travelling through the village on Sundays, but the new timetable means there are up to eight freight trains on this line between Lincoln and Sleaford.

With Metheringham’s popular car boot sales restarting for 2026 on Sundays from 5 April, Network Rail is reminding members of the public to be aware of this change.

All level crossing users are reminded to follow safety instruction signs, obey warning lights and alarms, never stop on crossings, and avoid distractions such as mobile phones or headphones.

There are level crossings of different types through Metheringham – with different instructions to follow.

Adam Warner, Network Rail level crossing manager, said:

“It’s really important that everyone using level crossings in and near Metheringham stays alert now that timetabled trains are running through here on Sundays for the first time in many years.

“Freight services, diverted passenger trains and engineering trains can pass through at any time, and the safest way to cross is always to follow the signs and instructions at each crossing. We’re reminding people heading to and from the car boot sale – as well as cyclists, walkers and horse riders – to follow the instructions so they can cross safely. Please follow the signs, obey warning lights and alarms, and never take risks.”

Martin Road level crossing, just south of Metheringham, is on a route popular with cyclists at weekends. Anyone crossing is instructed to use the phone housed in the yellow cabinet there to get permission to cross from the operator because of poor visibility in both directions.