It needs a new signalling system, large sections of new track and probably structural work to bridges, culverts, cuttings, embankments, station works
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Originally Posted by James Howard
Each one saves at least 100k per annum and it makes it much easier to keep the line open for longer hours.
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I'm not sure that savings would be that high. Level crossing keepers aren't paid a whole lot (but typically get a cottage) and the hours are limited - a few minutes at a time, 4-5 times a day.
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Originally Posted by Deedsie
And how much does it cost to automate a level crossing?
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About €750,000 each.
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Originally Posted by Deedsie
Are any of these 29 already automated? There are 3 (A)'s when you click on the individual level crossings. There are also U's, CX's, occupied etc. I am unsure what these mean.
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"CX" may be short-hard for "crossing".
"CCTV" means an automated level crossing, run from a central location and can be used 24 hours
"Attended" means there is a human presence during working hours.
"Occupation" seems to be a private crossing, within one property - typically a farm - commonly called an accommodation crossing.
"XN164" "Level crossing" (X), "Nenagh Line" (N) "Reference number" (Level crossing number 164 measure from Ballybrohy) Numbers are in order, but not necessarily sequential. Some crossings will have been closed, e.g in the 400 metres south of Lisnagry, there used to be 4 level crossings, now only 2. I'm not sure if all crossings are on the Irish Rail map - some field crossings seem not to be on it.