SEO-friendly articles about Britain's level crossings, written with the same obsessive detail Oliver brings to his inspections.
A county guide to Lancashire's 145 level crossings — 22 types from CCTV to TOB, spanning the Pennines to the Mersey. Oliver picks the 10 that matter most.
6 June 2026149 crossings across 22 types. From the West Coast Main Line at Deansgate to the Chester border country — Oliver's guide to the best level crossings in Cheshire.
5 June 2026154 crossings across 17 types. From the Severn estuary to the Cotswolds edge, a county where every crossing tells the story of the land beneath it.
4 June 2026Level crossings are the biggest single safety risk on the UK rail network — and most drivers don't know the rules. Oliver breaks down the statistics, the Highway Code (rules 291–299), what to do if you get stuck on a crossing, and where this is all heading.
8 April 2026Discover the best locations to spot the Tesco Express freight train across the UK. From Daventry to Carlisle, Oliver reveals the top spotting locations for train enthusiasts.
5 April 2026From Victorian hand-operated wooden gates to preserved heritage railways, Britain has a treasure trail of historic level crossings. Discover Howsham Gates, the Kent & East Sussex Railway, Grain Crossing, and more.
2 April 2026From automatic half barriers to CCTV-monitored crossings, Britain has six main types of level crossings. Oliver the Inspector explains each type in a way anyone can understand — with real examples from his inspections!
1 April 2026How does Oliver score each crossing? A deep dive into the Alarm, Action, and Train categories, plus how bonus points work.
2 March 2026The most common type of level crossing in Britain. How automatic half barriers work, why they only cover half the road, and what makes a good one.
2 March 2026Norfolk hosts some of the UK's most diverse level crossings — from working heritage MCBs on the Mid-Norfolk Railway to the historic Sheringham AOCL connection. Here's your complete guide to finding and visiting them.
2 March 2026From the busy Great Eastern Main Line to the quiet branch lines of rural Suffolk, this county has some of the most characterful crossings in East Anglia.
2 March 2026Full barriers, controlled by a signaller. MCB crossings are the gold standard for barrier action — here's everything you need to know.
2 March 2026