would be padlocked to the Glenfinnan - Arisaig key token. The Radio Electronic Token Block (RETB) system was commissioned between Mallaig Junction (now called Fort William Junction) and Mallaig on 6 December 1987 by British Rail. This resulted in the closure of Arisaig signal box (amongst others). The RETB is controlled from a Signalling Centre at Banavie railway station. The Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) was installed in 2003. Facilities Both platforms have benches, but only platform 2 has a specific waiting shelter (although platform 1 does have a help point). There is a car park next to platform 1, with step-free access to the platform. However, the only access to platform 2 is via one of two barrow crossings. As there are no facilities to purchase tickets, passengers must buy one in advance, or from the guard on the train. Passenger volume The statistics cover twelve month periods that start in April. Services On weekdays and Saturdays, four trains a day call at Arisaig on the way to Mallaig or Fort William, and three of the latter go on further to Glasgow. The last eastbound train of the day connects into the overnight Caledonian Sleeper to Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley and London Euston at Fort William on weekdays. Sunday services are less frequent, with three trains each way. References Bibliography External links Station on navigable O.S. map RAILSCOT on Mallaig Extension Railway Railway stations in Highland (council area) Former North British Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1901 Railway stations served by ScotRail Listed railway stations in Scotland Category B listed buildings in Highland (council area) Cardinal points of the Great British railway network