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Banbury Lane Level Crossing

Channel: John K Wells
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Prior to West Coast Main Line route improvements towards the end of the last century, Banbury Lane signalbox was in existence. Lying to the south of Rugby and the west of Northampton on what was referred to as the 'Old Line'. Signals either side of the level crossing were slotted with Rugby PSB with the barriers were operated by the signalman at Banbury Lane. On this day in November 1987, the box had little time left as it was soon due to be replaced and worked by remote CCTV from Rugby PSB. Following this, the crossing disappeared altogether as part of WCML route modifications and replaced by a road bridge.
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This video provides a historical overview of Banbury Lane level crossing, located near Rugby and between Northampton and Banbury. It details the operation of the signalbox prior to its closure in the late 1980s as part of West Coast Main Line route improvements. The signalman at Banbury Lane controlled barriers at the crossing, which were later operated remotely from Rugby PSB. Following the removal of the signalbox, the level crossing was eventually replaced by a road bridge as part of ongoing infrastructure changes.

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  • Platform ID 8Pe8q_3fNto
  • Views 2,635
  • Date published 5 Dec 2023 19:25
  • Date added 11 Jun 2026 20:32
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