The study What happens next? Level crossings are a road and rail issue. A single option will be developed for each They cause delays to trains, pedestrians crossing, taking into account the outcome and road users. of the feasibility study and feedback from this initial consultation. We have already taken steps to close many level crossings across the network and A second round of public consultation on improve people’s understanding of the the proposed solution will take place in potential dangers. Winter 2014.

In addition to Network Rail’s national A Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) programme of level crossing closures, submission for the project is expected this project seeks to close all remaining to be made to the Secretary of State for public crossings on the East Coast Main Transport in 2015. Line between Kings Cross and Summer Autumn Winter Summer 2017 - 2020 2014 2014 2014 2015 Doncaster.

Initial Develop Round 2 TWAO Construction Level Crossing Closures This public consultation is being carried options preferred public submission phase out with interested stakeholders so we can feasibility options consultation Feasibility Study nd solutions that benet the railway and local communities. How to respond Please visit us at one of the forthcoming We are working collaboratively with local public exhibitions to nd out more about Community Consultation authorities to explore options for closing the our plans. You can submit feedback crossings. Where feasible and affordable using the comment cards available at our scheme options are identied, we will seek exhibitions or online at: Lolham to close the crossings using the provisions www.networkrail.co.uk/ECMLlevelcrossings Maxey within the Transport and Works Act 1992. Your comments are valued and we will Key benets consider your responses when reaching a Helpston Footpath

decision on the preferred options. Woodcroft Delays at levels crossings lead to increased journey times for highway users, which Please submit your feedback to the have a tangible economic cost. consultation by 8 August 2014. By removing crossings we can seek to Further information… improve the local economy by delivering July 2014 better connectivity. For the latest information on the project, please visit our website or email us at: The choice of location is driven by planned [email protected] renewals and investment in new signalling technology, in particular the introduction of If you require this information in a new signalling system between London an alternative format or need help and Doncaster around 2020. understanding it, please call us on 08457 11 41 41.

East Coast Main Line Level crossing closures Level crossings closure programme – feasibility study We are working closely with local stakeholders to nd alternative access routes that minimise environmental impact whilst seeking to balance the needs of the Network Rail is carrying out a feasibility study to explore options for the closure local community with those of road and rail users. We welcome your views on our of level crossings on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) as part of our ongoing proposals. commitment to deliver a safer, more efcient and reliable railway. Lolham: This is currently a public highway (unclassied) level crossing. We are seeking to close this crossing to vehicles and provide a new footbridge as a We are consulting on options for closing crossings in your area and would like to replacement for Helpston Footpath and Lolham crossings. unders tand how the proposals affect y ou and your community. We have arranged public exhibitions to explain our emerging plans. Helpston Footpath: This is a public footpath crossing located to the east of the Lolham crossing. We are seeking to close this crossing and provide a Visit our public exhibitions new footbridge as a replacement for Helpston Footpath and Lolham crossings.

We invite you to attend public exhibitions Maxey: This is currently a public highway (unclassied) level crossing. We relating to the level crossing closures are seeking to close this crossing and consider options that include a bridleway presented overleaf, to be held on: bridge immediately to the west. Bainton Reading Saturday 5 July (10am-4pm) at: Room Helpston: This is currently a public highway (B1443) level crossing. We are seeking to close this crossing and divert via a new road bridge just to the south. Bainton Reading Room Woodcroft: This is currently a public highway (unclassied) level crossing. Barnack Road We are seeking to close this crossing and divert users to a new bridge at Bainton Helpston, also providing cycleway connectivity via a diversionary route. Stamford PE9 3AE Lolham Thursday 10 July (3pm-9pm) at: Helpston FP Helpston Helpston Village Hall Village Hall West Street Helpston PE6 7DU Maxey

Our representatives and consultants will be available during the exhibitions Helpston to explain the options and answer your questions. There will also be other consultation events along the route between now and 31 July 2014.

Further details will be available online a few days before the exhibition at: www.networkrail.co.uk/ECMLlevelcrossings Woodcroft Contact our team by email: [email protected]