Cross at closure

I understand that Network Rail wants to close Toddington level crossing permanently because it is expensive to maintain.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jul 2013, 13:00 BST

The whole length of Toddington Lane has been a public highway for at least 380 years.

This right of way was withdrawn when the railway line was built in 1846.

The level crossing was then provided which, in spite of certain limitations, has remained in use by people and vehicles ever since, providing a lifeline for local inhabitants.

We, and others such as nursery employees are, therefore, entitled to expect the railway authorities to have a moral obligation to continue this age-old facility without further restriction!

W. F. Daggett

Barn Close

Littlehampton

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