Geilston Level Crossing

Helensburgh and Lomond South, Argyll and Bute

Crossing Data

• Name: Geilston
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards
• Location: Argyll and Bute
• Postcode: G82 5HB
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: NEM7
• Distance: 20 miles 7 chains

• Individual risk rating:  B ()  
• Collective risk rating:  4 (High)  
• Last assessment: February 2021
• Next assessment due: May 2023
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 60
• Trains per day: 78
• Usage:
  • 22 Vehicles
  • 1 Pedestrian or Cyclist
• Misuse history: 1 incident in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - 2 incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Mar-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Large Numbers of Users
  • Gates Open
  • Frequent Trains
• 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)