Leasowe train station barriers reopen after emergency closure

The closures remained in place from around 9.25pm yesterday evening (April 25) and continued into this afternoon. It came following an emergency closure of the level crossing at Leasowe train station. The crossing barriers at the station remained down while part of Reeds Lane near Leasowe Station was closed to motorists due to a barrier fault.

READ: Train services halted after van smashes through barriers at Leasowe station[1] A Network Rail spokesperson said: "We're sorry to road users after the emergency closure of Leasowe station level crossing yesterday evening. "We responded to reports of a loose barrier and closed the level crossing as a safety precaution.

The team carried out further adjustments this morning and following tests they were able to re-open the level crossing at lunchtime today. "Thanks to everyone for your patience while we carried out essential repairs." READ: Road closure after incident at Wirral railway crossing[2]

The closure comes after new barriers were installed last month after a van crashed through the crossing.

Network Rail said following the incident that all four barriers were "badly damaged" and work had been underway to get replacements made as quickly as possible.

References

1. ^ Train services halted after van smashes through barriers at Leasowe station (www.wirralglobe.co.uk)
2. ^ Road closure after incident at Wirral railway crossing (www.wirralglobe.co.uk)