Consult with us at least one month in advance to obtain permission if you propose any works within 200m of a level crossing or with the potential to cause ‘blocking back’ over the level crossing.
Works at or near a level crossings may impact upon one or more of the following:
- Safety of road users, railway passengers and personnel.
- Train operations.
- Structural integrity of the permanent way (track) and other railway structures.
- Underground apparatus serving the railway (including signalling & telecoms).
We will allocate a Translink Third Party Works (TPW) engineer who will contact you to discuss and review your plans to ensure an appropriate safe system is used.
To contact the Translink Third Party Works team email thirdpartyworks@translink.co.uk
To formally notify us and allow for review we require the following to be submitted.
- LC Form
- Location & Site plan, Temporary Traffic Management Plan & Diversion Plan.
- Details of proposed method of works and temporary traffic management proposals to mitigate risk to the Level Crossing: RAMS.
We have prepared the guide to help you consider the common risks and the requirements around the railway related to your proposals. Download our Third Party Party Works guide - PDF (1658kb).
Note: The Third Party Works procedure may also apply, including resurfacing or any proposed changes to the road-rail layout please follow the link below for more information and to contact the team to clarify.
Works around a railway bridge or structure
Any street works within 5 metres of a railway bridge or structure should be notified to the Translink Third Party Works team at least one month in advance, similar to the above process.
Complete and submit the below form, along with location and site plans and RAMS for your proposed works.
- Download works around a railway bridge or structure - PDF (252 kb)
- Download works around a railway bridge or structure - Word (33 kb)
Emergency Procedure and Contact Details
Use the following procedure and contact details for a genuine emergency affecting the railway, misuse of these contacts will be treated seriously as this affects the safety critical operation of the railway.
Download Emergency Procedure Contact Details form - Word (1974kb).
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