Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 75898

Level Crossings: Thurrock

Tabled: 8 September 2025

Answered: 15 September 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in freight traffic on the railway crossing in East Tilbury.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

In agreeing any increases to rail freight, Network Rail works closely with operators and local authorities to ensure that any impacts to level crossings meet robust safety requirements. With regard to road freight, local traffic authorities have powers un...

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