HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 c355W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what grants or assistance are available to the British Railways Board to replace manned rail crossings with automatic ones.

Dr. Gilbert

Under EEC Regulation 1192/69, the Government reimburse the Railways Board half the costs it incurs in constructing, maintaining and operating level crossings. This includes any costs incurred in replacing manned rail crossings with automatic ones.