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The Golden Valley Railway Order 1997

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Article 9

SCHEDULE 3REQUIREMENTS AS TO LEVEL CROSSING

1.  The level crossing shall be so constructed and maintained as to ensure that the uppermost surface of the rails is level with the surrounding surface of the footpath.

2.  A self-closing wicket gate opening away from the railway, shall be provided on each side of the railway. The said gates (“the gates”) shall each have a width of not less than 1.8 metres. The gates shall not be locked and shall remain operable at all times by users of the footpath.

3.  Signs (“the signs”) bearing the wording—

  • “Stop, look, listen, beware of trains. Gates must be closed after use”

shall be provided on each side of the railway on the left-hand side of the footpath and shall face towards persons approaching the level crossing.

4.  The gates and the signs shall be maintained in good condition by the undertaker.

5.  The undertaker shall not obstruct or hinder persons passing along the footpath for longer than is reasonably necessary in taking any train, engine, carriage or truck across the footpath.

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