Telescopic elements
Side-mounted housings accommodate the extending elements. Geometry and movement areas are planned for each site.
LCG NetSLIDE™
Formerly LCG RailGUARD
Additional protection.
Where it matters.
Accidental entry into a level crossing can have serious consequences. NetSLIDE is being developed to complement existing crossing protection with an additional physical containment function.
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Protect people
Additional containment ahead of the danger zone is the development objective.
Consider local connections
Consider safety alongside the importance of local transport routes.
Assess together
Involve the local authority, rail infrastructure operator and relevant specialists.
TWINSLIDE NETBARRIER
Two housings. One coordinated protection concept.
The system is designed around the crossing, the available installation space and local requirements.
Capture net & containment
The capture net is intended to limit accidental vehicle entry towards the crossing. Its containment performance must be demonstrated through testing.
Visible warning
A clearly visible warning supports the protection concept. Coordination with existing light signals forms part of the technical design.
Coordinated interfaces
Controls, operation and fault scenarios are assessed with the infrastructure operator and the relevant authorities.
PILOT APPROACH · AUSTRIA
Puchberg am Schneeberg.
Concept views for the level crossing in the town centre.
Puchberg is a proposed pilot context for a joint technical, regulatory and economic site assessment. Deployment requires the necessary evidence, permissions and approvals.
NETSLIDE IN MOTION
The concept in a short film.
An animated concept illustrates the intended use at a level crossing.
MOLD EXAMPLE
Existing situation and a possible addition.
An unbarriered level crossing in the source image, alongside the NetSLIDE demo rendering.
The demo rendering shows a design idea. It does not document an installation or approval at the Mold site.
FROM CONCEPT TO PILOT
What needs to be assessed before deployment.
Every crossing has its own traffic patterns, sight lines and technical conditions. These form the basis of the initial assessment.
- Containment performance and safe clearance areas
- Behaviour during faults, power loss and emergency operation
- Winter operation, maintenance and access
- Interfaces with the existing crossing protection
Local authority
Contribute local needs, transport connections and political initiative.
Rail infrastructure operator
Coordinate railway interfaces, operational safety and integration — for example with the responsible ÖBB unit in Austria.
Regional authorities & specialists
Clarify road-related responsibilities, procedures and potential funding where applicable to the site.
FINANCING & OPERATION
How could a community finance NetSLIDE?
Alongside direct investment, NetSLIDE Safety Lease explores a possible leasing or availability-based model. A project company could finance the installation, with the user paying for its provision and agreed services.
Explore the financing approach at LCG01
Spread the investment
Agree the term, initial contribution and financing partners for the project.
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Define the services
Clearly assign operation, maintenance, monitoring and responsibilities.
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Assess cost sharing
Discuss potential contributions from the local authority, operator and region.
Model under development. Terms, procurement procedures, funding eligibility and financing commitments require project-specific assessment.
Let’s start with your crossing.
The next step: a joint site discussion.