Confirming a couple of messages that I’ve received in the last couple of days, the Wirral Globe reports that Network Rail are looking to close the level crossing at Elm Grove. There’s a private meeting next week at Melrose Hall were invited residents can discuss the possible closure of the crossing with local residents. Presumably the main consideration for the people who live in the small number of properties over the line is vehicle access. It isn’t clear if pedestrian access will still be permitted. You can walk to the next crossing at Melrose Avenue or continue on a footpath to Proctor Road.
There have been several fatal accidents along the Meols-Hoylake stretch of the Merseyrail Wirral Line over the years including one in 2009. In 1960 a train crashed into a lorry at Elm Grove crossing.
Hoylake Rugby Club which has a huge interest in the closing of this crossing has not been contacted. Could anyone please confirm the date of the meeting.
Not only do Network Rail want to close Elm Grove, they want to close Sandringham Avenue too. They have proposed that they build a stepped footbridge at Melrose. Bit of a blow for us allotment holders. Anyone tried getting a pushchair or wheelbarrow over a footbridge?