Kildonan Level Crossing

East Sutherland and Edderton, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Kildonan
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: KW8 6HY
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 111 miles 3 chains

• Individual risk rating:  J (Low)  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: December 2020
• Next assessment due: March 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 9
• Usage:
  • 12 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Crossing is Near a Station
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
  • Frequent Trains
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Stop boards provided on the train approaches - trains stop and Drivers sound the train horn before proceeding
  • Signage
  • Road markings