Knockinjig Level Crossing

Mid and Upper Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway

Crossing Data

• Name: Knockinjig
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Dumfries and Galloway
• Postcode: DG4 6JS
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: GSW0
• Distance: 63 miles 49 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: April 2020
• Next assessment due: July 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70
• Trains per day: 36
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2013), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2013), - 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)