Sarnau Lower Level Crossing

Newchurch and Merthyr, Carmarthenshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Sarnau Lower
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire
• Postcode: SA335EA
• Route: Wales
• ELR: SWM
• Distance: 249 miles 74 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C (Very High)  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: May 2015
• Next assessment due: August 2017
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 75 mph
• Trains per day: 58
• Usage:
  • Infrequent Vehicle use
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (May-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Frequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates
  • Signage