This weekend saw the first closure of the Alstone Lane level crossing for works. Whilst the crossing is closed to motor vehicles, it is supposed to be open to pedestrians. Unfortunately, Network Rail don’t seem to have given any consideration to anyone with a mobility impairment or to people with babies in prams or buggies.

I have contacted Network Rail about this issue as I do not want to see this problem repeated when the crossing is closed for ten days during June.