Dingwall Canal North Level Crossing

Dingwall and Seaforth, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Dingwall Canal North
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: IV159HY
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 19 miles 3 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  3 (Very High)  
• Last assessment: August 2019
• Next assessment due: November 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 20
• Trains per day: 30
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 52 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage