Just found this, on a cycling forum. The context was a particular
LC▸ being closed during roadworks:
I think that you are quite lucky. Network Rail have a stated objective of closing level crossings, wherever possible on the grounds of safety.
Yeah, I can see what they mean... While our backs were turned on a recent group ride, one rider put their bike on its stand in the middle of the tracks while they went back to hold the gate for others :roll: Cue much panicked shouting at them to get a bl**dy move on and clear the crossing!
However, Network Rail should be required to replace crossings with shallow-ramped foot/cycle under or overbridges wherever possible, on the grounds of not cutting people off from our neighbours.
