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Little ramps on level crossings - Why?

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I watched this (You tube movie - cab ride Carlisle to Newcastle)

Lots of level crossings. But I noticed the little ramps on each side of the level crossings

This is one at 6:17 with my scribbled arrow

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What is this ramp for? AWS? Loose screw couplings? or what?

Is it still a requirement?
 
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As you suggested, to deflect anything that might be hanging low to save damage to the crossing. Same reason why aws magnets have ramps on them.
 
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Just took this pic at Giggleswick station. No ramps. Clearly not current requirement
 

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