Question 1

Can I cross at Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale is an active level crossing. Cross only when it is safe to do so, obey all signage, and follow the Network Rail crossing code at all times.

Question 2

What is the Network Rail reference for Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale carries the Network Rail reference 8267.

Question 3

What tier is Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale is classified as tier 1.

Question 4

Where exactly is Birkdale on the railway?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale is located at HXS3 milepost 17–26.

Question 5

What is the status of Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale has a status of uninspected (Network Rail status: Open).

Question 6

When was Birkdale last assessed?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale was last assessed in September 2024, with the next assessment due in December 2026.

Question 7

How active is the railway at Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale has an activity level rating of Unclassified (based on risk traversal and collective risk assessments).

Question 8

How heavily used is the crossing at Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale does not have a recorded usage level.

Question 9

How many people have requested an inspection for Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Members of the public can request that Oliver inspect Birkdale using the button on this page.

Question 10

Where is Birkdale?

Accepted Answer

Birkdale is listed in The Crossing Inspector's public directory in North West and Central. View it on the interactive map at map.crossinginspector.co.uk.

Birkdale Level Crossing