Groam Farm South Level Crossing

Aird and Loch Ness, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Groam Farm South
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: IV5 7PU
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 7 miles 30 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: April 2019
• Next assessment due: July 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 75
• Trains per day: 29
• Usage:
  • 3 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 3 incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - 1 incident since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Gates Open
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)