veloSTRAIL in Paderborn (Germany)

FACTS

  • Location: Paderborn, Deutschland
  • Line: Salierstraße
  • Client: City of Paderborn Road and Bridge Department
  • Products: veloSTRAIL
  • Length/Quantity: 34,8 Metres
  • Conditions: Rail S54, sleppers B90w, radius 390 m
  • Period: June 2022

 

ADVANTAGES

  • Eliminates the flange groove.
  • Only system for train speeds up to max. 120 km/h (depending on installation country).
  • Interchangeable flangeway element can be easily replaced without removing the inner plate.
  • No need to keep the flange groove free of dirt, snow and ice.

 

AT A GLANCE

The level crossing in Salierstraße in Paderborn had to be renewed to reduce the risk of accidents involving two-wheelers. Therefore, the city of Paderborn was looking for a system that would allow crossing without accidents.

Narrow wheels, for example of bicycles, can get caught in the rut. This can lead to accidents. veloSTRAIL closes the rut and thus eliminates this risk. Rail traffic is not affected by this. This is why the Road and Bridge Department of the City of Paderborn decided in favour of veloSTRAIL.
The installation went quickly and smoothly.

veloSTRAIL Bahnübergang in Paderborn

Picture 1: veloSTRAIL closes the rut and ensures safe crossing of the level crossing, for example for cyclists.

veloSTRAIL in Paderborn

Picture 2: Finished level crossing with closed rut.