Helpston Level Crossing

Probably one of the famous level crossings, this one has 6 tracks. This level crossing is very busy. It has no telephones and no CCTV, cause it is monitored by the signal box. The level crossing is on Glinton Road and located in Cambridgeshire. This level crossing has a nearby level crossing called Maxey. Maxey is also 6 track but has some old contact the railway signs and unusual Clear the crossing quickly signs. This level crossing along with Maxey is the longest in the world. Be careful when approaching Helpston and Maxey. The barriers also have a delay for vehicles or pedestrians already on the crossing to clear the crossing. This crossing used to have 2 tracks, then another 4 tracks was built, and thats why the signal box is in the middle of railway lines.