Nith 1 Level Crossing

Cumnock and New Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Nith 1
• Crossing Type: Private User Worked Crossing with Whistleboards
• Location: East Ayrshire
• Postcode: KA184PW
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: KSH0
• Distance: 54 miles 45 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  8 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: October 2020
• Next assessment due: January 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 20
• Trains per day: 4
• Usage:
  • 1 Vehicle
  • 1 Pedestrian or Cyclist
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Oct-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)