 The driver of the local train and one passenger died in the accident, whilst 8 people were injured.The subsequent inquiry report determined that the primary cause of the accident was the passenger train passing the station starting signal at danger and entering the occupied block section ahead; however the flagman (lookout) protecting the ballast train and the Culgaith signalman were also criticised for their actions prior to the accident - the former for improperly removing detonators previously laid to protect the stationary train and the latter for failing to sufficiently check the passenger train at the home signal prior to it entering the station.The Culgaith Parish plan calls for the re-opening of Culgaith station with an adequate provision for parking.