Sarah Athersmith
30 Nov 2017 · Coroner Zafar Siddique · Black Country
This report repeats 2 earlier warnings. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. unprotected level crossing
“Evidence emerged during the inquest that the Wallows Lane level crossing is an unprotected crossing and there is no method of warning of an approaching train”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“The warning light for pedestrians is positioned before the gate through which the pedestrian passes before crossing the track.”
This report
“Evidence emerged during the inquest that the Wallows Lane level crossing is an unprotected crossing and there is no method of warning of an approaching train.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“the location of the foot crossing was poorly lit and there was inadequate signage at the site warning pedestrians of the dangers associated with the crossings”
This report
“Evidence emerged during the inquest that the Wallows Lane level crossing is an unprotected crossing and there is no method of warning of an approaching train”