Bouncers at the Gates

Chopper · 25-09-2007, 10:00

For the past few months, there is a constant morning security presence at the level crossing in Ashtown.

The gatekeeper is escorted by the security brief each time the gate is
closed.

Anyone know the reasons behind this ( or the incident that caused this ) ?

If it so busy, can the gates be automated - like up the road in Clonsilla ?

Thanks

Mark Gleeson · 25-09-2007, 10:20

There was an incident the morning the Docklands station opened where a motorist had a face off with the crossing keeper at the gates between Ashtown and Broombridge, it appeared the crossing keeper was assulted in that incident

Chopper · 25-09-2007, 11:05

Does the Gatekeeper have leeway on whether to keep the gates
open or closed when there are a few trains in relative close proximity ?

Some of them seem to be very good at opening the gates, even for
a short time

Derek Wheeler · 25-09-2007, 20:46

I had a run in with a gate keeper at Ashtown one afternoon a few months ago. If its the same gatekeeper then he deserves what he got because he behaved like a thug towards me.

25-09-2007, 10:00	#1
Chopper Regular Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30	Bouncers at the Gates For the past few months, there is a constant morning security presence at the level crossing in Ashtown. The gatekeeper is escorted by the security brief each time the gate is closed. Anyone know the reasons behind this ( or the incident that caused this ) ? If it so busy, can the gates be automated - like up the road in Clonsilla ? Thanks

25-09-2007, 10:20	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There was an incident the morning the Docklands station opened where a motorist had a face off with the crossing keeper at the gates between Ashtown and Broombridge, it appeared the crossing keeper was assulted in that incident __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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25-09-2007, 11:05	#3
Chopper Regular Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30	Does the Gatekeeper have leeway on whether to keep the gates open or closed when there are a few trains in relative close proximity ? Some of them seem to be very good at opening the gates, even for a short time

25-09-2007, 20:46	#4
Derek Wheeler Registered user Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kildare Posts: 1,555	I had a run in with a gate keeper at Ashtown one afternoon a few months ago. If its the same gatekeeper then he deserves what he got because he behaved like a thug towards me.