HC Deb 29 November 1971 vol 827 cc37-8W
Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many level crossings with automatic half-barriers have now been modified in accordance with the recommendations made following the investigations relating to the accident at the Hixon Crossing; and how many additional level crossings will be equipped with automatic half-barriers in the near future.

Mr. Peyton

Modifications of equipment, signs and road markings are complete at 200 of the 203 such crossings now in use. At some of these, associated road improvements still have to be carried out. Two further installations of automatic half-barriers have been authorised and applications for another five are under consideration.