Network Rail are currently undertaking a large programme of level crossing closures and it is very likely the 2 crossings from Station Rd into Alice Holt forest will be included. Surveyors have visited the site recently and data loggers were installed for some time (to record usage). These crossings are already considered higher-risk by the rail authorities and a local man was killed by a train at the station crossing in 2016.
Closing these crossings would require the closure or re-routing of the existing public rights of way and this process normally includes consultation with interested local groups. At present the Parish Council is in contact with Network Rail to gather more information, with the expectation that a public meeting will be held to provide more information as / when any formal proposals are shared.
Network Rail have published more information about the general programme of closures here.
Any updates will be shared here as available and notified via the WhatsApp group.
Station Road & Wey Bank Community 