The study How to respond Level crossings are a road and rail issue. Please visit us at one of the forthcoming They cause delays to trains, pedestrians public exhibitions to find out more about and road users. our plans.

We have already taken steps to close You can submit feedback using the or replace many level crossings across comment cards available at our exhibitions the network and improve people’s or online at: understanding of the potential dangers. www.networkrail.co.uk/ECMLlevelcrossings

In addition to Network Rail’s national Your comments are valued and we will programme of level crossing closures, consider your responses when finalising this project seeks to close all remaining our proposals. level crossings on the between Kings Cross and Please submit your feedback to the East Coast Main Line Doncaster. consultation by 2 March 2015. Level Crossing Closures We are consulting with stakeholders and Further information… working with local authorities to help us For the latest information on the project, Feasibility Study find solutions that benefit the railway and please visit our website or email us at: local communities. [email protected]

Key benefits Please note that further details about Community Consultation Delays at level crossings lead to increased each crossing will be available online journey times for highway, footpath and immediately prior to the public exhibitions. bridleway users, which have a tangible Woodcroft economic cost. If you require this information in an alternative format or need help Maxey By removing crossings we can seek to understanding it, please call us on 08457 11 41 41. Helpston Footpath improve the local economy by removing Lolham delays thus delivering better connectivity. What happens next? Casewick The location and programme is driven by Subject to funding, Transport and Works planned renewals and investment in new Act Orders (TWAO) to close the level signalling technology, in particular the crossings are expected to be submitted introduction of a new signalling system to the Secretary of State for Transport in between London and Doncaster around 2015. January 2015 2020.

Summer 2014 Autumn/Winter 2014 Spring/Summer Winter 2015/2016 2017-2020 2015 Initial options Develop preferred Public Inquiry Construction Phase feasibility and Stage 1 options and Stage 2 Subject to funding consultation consultation submit TWAO applications East Coast Main Line Preferred options Level crossings closure programme – feasibility study Woodcroft: This is currently a public highway (unclassified) level crossing. We are seeking to close this crossing and divert users to a new route at Network Rail is continuing its feasibility study to explore options for the closure Helpston. of level crossings on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) as part of our ongoing Helpston: This is currently a public highway (B1443) level crossing. We are commitment to deliver a safer, more efficient and reliable railway. seeking to close this crossing and divert users to a new road bridge in the immediate vicinity. We are now consulting on our preferred options to close crossings and provide alternative access arrangements in your area. We would like to understand how Maxey: This is currently a public highway (unclassified) level crossing. eW the preferred solutions affect your community. Having received an excellent are seeking to close this crossing and provide an accommodation bridge response to our first round of public consultation held in June and July 2014 we with private vehicle and public bridleway access. Public road vehicles will be wish to thank the residents, businesses and other stakeholders who took park in diverted to Helpston or Tallington. that process. Helpston Footpath: This is a public The information provided through the first round of consultation has been used footpath crossing located to the east of Lolham to help select preferred options for each crossing and develop proposals to be the Lolham crossing. We are seeking to Helpston FP presented during this second round of consultation. close this crossing and divert users to a Visit our public exhibitions new foot/cycle bridge at the site of Helpston Footpath and Lolham crossings. Maxey We invite you to attend a public exhibition relating to the level crossing closures from Woodcroft to Lolham to be held on: Lolham: This is currently a public Helpston highway (unclassified) level crossing. Tuesday 20th January (4pm-8pm) at: Saturday 24th January (11am-3pm) at We are seeking to close this crossing to Woodcroft vehicles and provide a new foot/cycle Helpston Village Hall Bainton Reading Room bridge at the site of Helpston Footpath West Street Barnack Road and Lolham crossings. Helpston Bainton Stamford Tallington: This is currently a public highway (A1175) level crossing. We are PE6 7DU PE9 3AE seeking to close this crossing and divert users via a new road bridge to the north of the existing crossing. We also invite you to attend a public exhibition relating to the level crossing closures from Tallington to Greatford to be held on: Casewick: This is currently a Greatford public footpath level crossing. We Wednesday 21st January (4pm-8pm) and are seeking to close this crossing Saturday 31st January (11am-3pm) at: and divert users via an alternative Casewick route. Tallington Village Hall Main Road Greatford: This is currently a Tallington public highway (unclassified) level crossing. We are seeking to close PE9 4RP this crossing and divert users via an Tallington Our representatives and consultants will be available during the exhibitions to alternative route. explain the preferred options and answer your questions.