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Friday 23 Jun 2023

Scotland’s Railway raises level crossing awareness in the Highlands

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

People across the Highlands are being informed about the dangers of the railway as part of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD).

A team of level crossing managers from Scotland’s Railway have been visiting businesses, delivery depots and schools to promote the safe use of level crossings.

On ILCAD (Thursday 15 June), Colin Pannell, David McLean, Martyn Shaw, Nathaniel Ashcroft and David Sutherland delivered presentations and handed out leaflets at Corpach Marina, Royal Mail Inverness and Lairg, Helmdale and Brora Primary Schools, Morrisons, Tesco and Asda Inverness.

These businesses were visited because they have new or existing services that mean they use level crossings regularly and may have added time or other pressures that can distract them from using crossings safely.

Innis Keith, Health, Safety and Environment Director for Scotland’s Railway, said: “It’s great to see how our level crossing managers have engaged with the public and businesses this year for ILCAD. Raising awareness of level crossing safety is vital to the overall safety on the railway.

“We cannot thank those that were willing to speak to us about crossing safety enough for their time and we look forward to working with them more closely in the future.”