Level Crossing Signs and Signals

Before the crossing

Level crossing with a gate or barrier

Level crossing without a gate or barrier

Manually operated level crossing ahead

Automatic level crossing with light signals to the ones shown here

Safe headroom below power lines at a level crossing ahead

Instructions for long and low vehicles at a level crossing

Drivers at risk of grounding phone for permission

Concealed level crossing ahead

New methods of controlling traffic at level crossing ahead

At the crossing

Some crossings have flashing red road traffic signals; these mean STOP (and this applies to pedestrians too). A steady amber light shows before the red lights begin to flash, as at ordinary road traffic signals; this means STOP unless it is unsafe to do so. If the red lights flash for more than three minutes without a train arriving (other than at crossings with full barriers), or any barrier is lowered without the lights flashing, phone the signal operator. When the barriers rise, do not proceed until the signals go out. If your vehicle breaks down or stalls on a crossing, get yourself and your passengers out of the vehicle as soon as possible. Phone the signal operator and follow the instructions given. Stand well clear of the crossing if the alarm sounds, the signals show or the barriers lower.

The St Andrew’s cross is used at level crossings where there are no gates or barriers. At automatic crossings, you must always STOP when the traffic light signals show. At crossings with "give way" signs, always look out for and give way to trains.

Manual level crossings have gates or barriers but no attendant. Full directions for using these crossings are given on roadside signs. You must stop even if the gates or barriers have been left open. Always close the gates or barriers after crossing.

These miniature red and green lights are operated by an approaching train

Name and location of a level crossing with a phone number to call in an emergency

Direction and location of emergency phone situated at a level crossing where drivers may gain permission to cross

When this light flashes another tram or train is approaching

When this light is illuminated, pedestrians MUST wait at the pedestrian stop line.

Give way to trains at an uncontrolled open level crossing

Example of a Manx Level Crossing