Watten Level Crossing

Landward Caithness, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Watten
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barrier Crossing (locally monitored by Train Driver)
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: KW1 5UH
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 153 miles 67 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: October 2020
• Next assessment due: January 2024
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 8
• Usage:
  • 77 Vehicles
  • 7 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Crossing Approach
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage