Maynooth line- level crossing incident?

drouse · 24-10-2012, 14:16

Does anyone know the nature of the incident this morning at the Reilly's Bridge level crossing (XG002) over Ratoath Road, between Ashtown and Broombridge?

There were Gardai, IR security and repair people present for the morning and evidence of shattered timber, indicating that the level crossing gates were broken down, either from the rail or road direction.

Mark Gleeson · 24-10-2012, 14:28

Its almost certainly a car taking a chance at closing gates, long history of motorist aggression at this location

drouse · 24-10-2012, 15:47

Do you know for certain?

Mark Gleeson · 24-10-2012, 16:41

If a train hit the gates the train would have to remain where it stopped until the safety people give it the once over and they ain't known for being quick

A train striking a level crossing is nearly always reported in the media, a car hitting a level crossing is so frequent it rarely gets a mention

Gardai have been called to Reilly's gates in the past following a motorist having a go at the crossing keeper

dowlingm · 25-10-2012, 22:33

isn't there a project (presumably delayed due to the economy) to grade separate that particular crossing?
http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/HA0032.htm
http://www.dublincity.ie/ROADSANDTRA...99sBridge.aspx

drouse · 26-10-2012, 22:32

The project is with the National Transport Authority, who are waiting on Budget 2013 to know if they will be in a position to fund the works in early 2013.

24-10-2012, 14:16	#1
drouse New to the board Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	Maynooth line- level crossing incident? Does anyone know the nature of the incident this morning at the Reilly's Bridge level crossing (XG002) over Ratoath Road, between Ashtown and Broombridge? There were Gardai, IR security and repair people present for the morning and evidence of shattered timber, indicating that the level crossing gates were broken down, either from the rail or road direction.

24-10-2012, 14:28	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Its almost certainly a car taking a chance at closing gates, long history of motorist aggression at this location __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

24-10-2012, 16:41	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	If a train hit the gates the train would have to remain where it stopped until the safety people give it the once over and they ain't known for being quick A train striking a level crossing is nearly always reported in the media, a car hitting a level crossing is so frequent it rarely gets a mention Gardai have been called to Reilly's gates in the past following a motorist having a go at the crossing keeper __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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24-10-2012, 15:47	#3
drouse New to the board Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	Do you know for certain?

25-10-2012, 22:33	#5
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	isn't there a project (presumably delayed due to the economy) to grade separate that particular crossing? http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/HA0032.htm http://www.dublincity.ie/ROADSANDTRA...99sBridge.aspx

26-10-2012, 22:32	#6
drouse New to the board Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	The project is with the National Transport Authority, who are waiting on Budget 2013 to know if they will be in a position to fund the works in early 2013.