Lairg Level Crossing

North, West and Central Sutherland, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Lairg
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barrier Crossing (locally monitored by Train Driver)
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: IV274AY
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WCK0
• Distance: 67 miles 8 chains

• Individual risk rating:  J ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: June 2020
• Next assessment due: September 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 15
• Trains per day: 10
• Usage:
  • 972 Vehicles
  • 27 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: 2 incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jan-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Large Numbers of HGVs
  • Crossing Approach
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage