The checklist

  1. People who use the level crossing are primed to take on the level crossing user role before reaching the level crossing.
  2. People can trust the level crossing system and use it to take safe decisions about using the level crossing.
  3. Level crossing users and people whose work impacts on the level crossing, or is impacted by it, can identify and locate the level crossing.
  4. People who use the level crossing are provided with enough information to understand how to use it correctly.
  5. The capability afforded by the level crossing system is available in each instance of use of the level crossing, under all foreseeable operational contexts and ambient conditions.
  6. Route technical compatibility of rail vehicles with level crossing infrastructure is supported.
  7. All trains operating on the route stop on the approach to a level crossing that is not available to the train.
  8. The level crossing system instructs a person to take on and fulfil the task requirements of a level crossing system role where this is necessary to implement the level crossing safety and protection arrangements.
  9. People who take on a level crossing system role have sufficient competency and experience to carry out the task requirements of the role.
  10. People who take on a level crossing system role have access to the information and controls necessary to fulfil the task requirements of the role.
  11. The level crossing system detects all trains that approach the level crossing.
  12. The level crossing system detects a hazard that could lead to a collision within the level crossing area.
  13. The level crossing system warns level crossing users of all approaching trains.
  14. The level crossing system warning provided to level crossing users is standardised and interpretable.
  15. Level crossing users have enough time to interact with the level crossing system and use the level crossing.
  16. The level crossing system provides an indication of a failure to a person holding the Supervisor role.
  17. The level crossing system warns the train driver when a level crossing is not available for passage of the train.
  18. The train protection system contributes to the mitigation of level crossing collision risk.
  19. The level crossing system is designed to minimise operational errors and maximise the efficiency of use.
  20. The level crossing system is configured to militate against misuse.
  21. Physical separation is maintained between level crossing users and trains.

Note: Not every listed principle is relevant to every level crossing, but it is good practice to consider which principles apply at each location.