Ardencaple Level Crossing

Helensburgh Central, Argyll and Bute

Crossing Data

• Name: Ardencaple
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Argyll and Bute
• Postcode: G84 8JX
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: WHL0
• Distance: 3 miles 21 chains

• Individual risk rating:  C ()  
• Collective risk rating:  6 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: August 2019
• Next assessment due: November 2021
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 17
• Usage:
  • Infrequent vehicular use
  • 8 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Apr-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (06:00 to 23:59)