List and geographical position of level crossings

This dataset contains the geographical position of public level crossings in service on passenger railway lines on Infrabel's rail network. Level crossings are places where tracks and public roads cross. Below is a brief explanation of the level crossings available in this dataset: Level crossings on Infrabel's rail network: not all level crossings belong to Infrabel's rail network. Level crossings on tourist lines, certain intersections in port areas, ... fall under the management of other actors. Public level crossings: these crossings are located on public roads. They do not include level crossings that may only be used by certain authorised persons. Where cars, cyclists and pedestrians have to cross the tracks, there is always a risk of an accident, because a train cannot just stop. The best way to prevent accidents at level crossings is to eliminate road crossings by tracks. This is why Infrabel wants to replace as many level crossings as possible with a bridge, tunnel, parallel road or cycle path wherever possible. For more information on safety at level crossings, please visit Infrabel's website. Note: This dataset does not include temporary closures of level crossings. Moreover, this list is updated quarterly. Infrabel abolishes level crossings every year, so it is possible that some of the crossings included in this list have been abolished in the meantime. Good to know: There are different types of level crossing signalling; these are included in the dataset. Level crossing with passive signalling: there is a St. Andrew's cross at the level crossing but no light signals or barriers to announce an approaching train. Level crossing with active signalling: light signals warn road users of an approaching train. Level crossing with partial closure: system with barriers on both sides of the tracks partially closing off the public road. Level crossing with complete closure: system with barriers on both sides of the tracks completely closing off the public road.