HC Deb 01 February 1968 vol 757 c382W
59. Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Minister of Transport if she will issue a general direction to British Railways for immediate safety measures on Continental type half-barrier crossings in view of the continued incidents on such crossings, for example at Leominster on 25th January, in advance of the publication of the report on the Hixon accident.

Mr. John Morris

No. We do not think that a general direction is necessary or appropriate. The Ministry is now including in all special orders to move abnormal loads by road a requirement to telephone the signalman before proceeding over a level crossing fitted with automatic half-barriers. My right hon. Friend is urgently considering whether any other measures can usefully be taken in advance of the formal investigation.

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