Inver Brora 2 Level Crossing

East Sutherland and Edderton, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Inver Brora 2
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: KW9 6PN
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK
• Distance: 89 miles 68 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  7 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: February 2013
• Next assessment due: May 2016
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70 mph
• Trains per day: 9
• Usage:
  • 2 Vehicles
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Feb-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Sun Glare
  • Infrequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (07:00 to 23:00)