Network Rail has today (Thursday 12 February) made the difficult decision to close Barton Road footpath crossing in Long Eaton as a temporary, emergency measure to protect public safety.
Passengers are reminded that a full upgrade of Nunthorpe level crossing means buses replace trains between Middlesbrough and Whitby next week (23-27 February).
MP Lee Dillon has suggested amendments to the Railways Bill in an attempt to fix problems facing Thatcham’s level crossing.