Marsh Lane level crossing in Ellesborough has reopened following a major safety improvement project aimed at enhancing protection for both road and rail users in Buckinghamshire.

The crossing, located between Aylesbury and Little Kimble stations, reopened just before midnight on Monday, 30 September, restoring a vital route for the local community.

New double barriers have been installed covering both sides of the road which will prevent motorists from weaving around them and make the crossing safer. Further safety improvements include the use of obstacle detection technology which now automatically detects anything that may be obstructing the crossing, for example a pedestrian or a car.


New signalling equipment has been installed which helps signallers to understand where trains are in relation to the level crossing and means that the level crossing alarm time has been reduced for each train passage. This will help to reduce waiting times for local people travelling on Marsh Lane.

Network Rail is taking the opportunity to remind people how to keep themselves and others safe when crossing the railway whether at Marsh Lane or when using nearby footpath level crossings.