Cawdor Level Crossing

Cwmamman, Carmarthenshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Cawdor
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Cwmamman Community
• Postcode: SA181JB
• Route: Wales
• ELR: GNT0
• Distance: 13 miles 53 chains

• Individual risk rating:  E ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: February 2020
• Next assessment due: May 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 2
• Usage:
  • 24 Vehicles
  • 61 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Dec-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Stop boards provided on the train approaches - trains stop and Drivers sound the train horn before proceeding
  • Signage
  • Road markings
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)