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Appears to be running from Lincoln up North, joined the mainline just south of Doncaster, passed through at about 15 mph and is now picking up speed.

I'm by no means an expert, but I noticed these last year. They were put all the way over the coupler in the snow and looked a bit like a yellow bag - i'd assume this was to provide them with some protection during poor weather. Perhaps they've put them on now so they know where they are when...

Getting rid of the crossing all together is the best solution by far for everyone, I have to agree. I guess there are huge variables at a crossing that would make the countdown unreliable, but unfortunitely there are a few impatient drivers on the road and perhaps letting them know they've got...

In some European cities I have visited traffic lights have count down timers that tell drivers how long they have to wait until the lights turn from red to green. Do you think a similar thing could be used at level crossing barriers so drivers would know how long they have to wait until the...