Lookout Level Crossing

St Ishmael, Carmarthenshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Lookout
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath or Bridleway Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: St. Ishmael Community
• Postcode: SA175UH
• Route: Wales
• ELR: SWM2
• Distance: 236 miles 70 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: August 2020
• Next assessment due: November 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 75
• Trains per day: 75
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 8 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Gates Open
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for Equestrian users
  • Gates
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)