Moorswater Level Crossing

Liskeard, Cornwall

Crossing Data

• Name: Moorswater
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Open Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: Liskeard CP
• Postcode: PL144HW
• Route: Western
• ELR: LOO0
• Distance: 7 miles 20 chains

• Individual risk rating:  K ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: May 2019
• Next assessment due: August 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 10
• Trains per day: 1
• Usage:
  • 570 Vehicles
  • 9 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Stop boards provided on the train approaches - trains stop and Drivers sound the train horn before proceeding
  • Signage
  • Road markings
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)