Tir Mawr Farm Level Crossing

Llwydcoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Crossing Data

• Name: Tir Mawr Farm
• Crossing Type: Private User Worked Crossing
• Location: Llwydcoed Community
• Postcode: CF440UF
• Route: Wales
• ELR: VON
• Distance: 24 miles 25 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D (High)  
• Collective risk rating:  7 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: October 2013
• Next assessment due: January 2017
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 20 mph
• Trains per day: 4
• Usage:
  • Infrequent Vehicle use
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents 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:
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Deliberate misuse or user error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Gates
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approach in one direction - train horn audible warning given (07:00 to 23:00)