Halkirk Level Crossing

Landward Caithness, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Halkirk
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barrier Crossing (locally monitored by Train Driver)
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: KW126YG
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 145 miles 59 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: October 2019
• Next assessment due: January 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 50
• Trains per day: 10
• Usage:
  • 432 Vehicles
  • 27 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jul-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Sun Glare
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage