IPROW and ADEPT have been working with Network Rail for some years to improve communication and awareness of local authorities' duties regarding protecting public rights and Network Rail's duty to ensure operational safety of rail transport. The Memorandum of Understanding agreed in 2019 has been joined by Guidance for Highways Act 1980 Section 118A and 119A level crossing orders ('Download' link below).

Guidance from DfT on escalation under S120 may also be of interest.