Gorsecoch Level Crossing

Newchurch and Merthyr, Carmarthenshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Gorsecoch
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire
• Postcode: SA335DU
• Route: Wales
• ELR: SWM2
• Distance: 248 miles 35 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B ()  
• Collective risk rating:  4 (High)  
• Last assessment: October 2019
• Next assessment due: January 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 75
• Trains per day: 58
• Usage:
  • 14 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Sun Glare
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage