Fassfern 2 Level Crossing

Caol and Mallaig, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Fassfern 2
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: PH337NP
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: MLG2
• Distance: 6 miles 22 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: May 2020
• Next assessment due: August 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 55
• Trains per day: 12
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 3 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
• 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)