CrossingGuard Rail Alerts

CrossingGuard shows you real-time status for Irish Rail level crossings so you can avoid delays and plan your route.

REAL-TIME CROSSING STATUS
• See which crossings are currently closed
• Live train tracking with arrival times
• Automatic closure predictions
• Distance from your current location

SMART NOTIFICATIONS
• Get alerted when approaching a crossing
• Background monitoring using geofencing
• Only notifies when trains are actually near
• Works even when app is closed

CROSSINGS COVERED
Currently monitoring 10 level crossings:
• Maynooth Line: Coolmine, Clonsilla, Dunboyne Road, Pace
• DART South: Merrion Gates, Sydney Parade, Sandymount
• DART North: Raheny, Kilbarrack, Sutton

GPS TRAIN DETECTION
Advanced detection catches express trains passing through without stopping at nearby stations, ensuring accurate alerts even for fast-moving services.

HOW IT WORKS
CrossingGuard connects to Irish Rail's real-time API to track train movements and predict when crossings will close. When you're near a monitored crossing (within 400m), you'll automatically receive notifications about approaching trains.

PRIVACY FIRST
• Location only used for nearby crossing alerts
• No tracking or data collection
• Works offline for crossing locations
• Your data stays on your device

Perfect for commuters, cyclists, and anyone who crosses railway lines regularly in Dublin. Stop waiting at gates—know before you go.

Built by an Irish developer frustrated with unexpected crossing delays. Free to use, no ads, no subscriptions.