Mount Pleasant Level Crossing, Southampton

Mount Pleasant Level Crossing, Southampton, Hampshire on the South West Main Line and West Coastway Line. Location: Mount Plesant Road, Southampton Date Filmed: 08-04-2019 - Nearest Station: St Denys - Trains: Class 158 (First Great Western) Class 66 (DB Cargo UK) The busiest level crossing in Hampshire and one of the busiest road crossings in the UK, on the South West Main Line near Northam Junction and Northam Depot, near Southampton city centre. This crossing has four tracks with a slow line and a faster line for both directions. The level crossing has four LED warning lights with old ‘GWE’ barriers. The barrier arms and skirting have been replaced within the last couple of years, which has saved the complete replacement of the barrier arms and units themselves. There are bells held within the GWE barrier units, and are still working to this date which is rare! This crossing is by far the busiest in Hampshire, with up-to 21 trains passing in an hour, equating to one every (just under) 3 minutes. Whilst filming for around 45 minutes here, the crossing spent more time closed than raised, and there was a consistent build-up of traffic. There are signs stating that long delays can occur, and that vehicle engines should be switched off. The longest closure filmed was 8 minutes for 5 trains! Certainly an interesting crossing. Quite a long freight train is seen heading past the crossing, out of Southampton. Thanks For Watching!