all in the name of safety. The level crossing near their homes at East Haven, near Carnoustie, has been padlocked. The closure is part of a new policy to prevent public access to what the company classes as private level crossings. And despite assurances from Network Rail, residents fear that they could be left high and dry if they need an ambulance. Fifty people live in the 20 houses between the railway and the sea at East Haven. They get to their homes by car under a low bridge, but until now larger delivery vans and vehicles like ambulances have used the level crossing. BBC News 21/8/03.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Residents cross
RESIDENTS of an Angus village say they have been cut off from vital services by Network Rail 
all in the name of safety. The level crossing near their homes at East Haven, near Carnoustie, has been padlocked. The closure is part of a new policy to prevent public access to what the company classes as private level crossings. And despite assurances from Network Rail, residents fear that they could be left high and dry if they need an ambulance. Fifty people live in the 20 houses between the railway and the sea at East Haven. They get to their homes by car under a low bridge, but until now larger delivery vans and vehicles like ambulances have used the level crossing. BBC News 21/8/03.
all in the name of safety. The level crossing near their homes at East Haven, near Carnoustie, has been padlocked. The closure is part of a new policy to prevent public access to what the company classes as private level crossings. And despite assurances from Network Rail, residents fear that they could be left high and dry if they need an ambulance. Fifty people live in the 20 houses between the railway and the sea at East Haven. They get to their homes by car under a low bridge, but until now larger delivery vans and vehicles like ambulances have used the level crossing. BBC News 21/8/03.
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