EDILON LC Level Crossing Systems - the Principle by edilon)(sedra bv

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EDILON LC the principle

EDILON LC-H heavy duty concrete level crossing INTRODUCTION

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This information sheet describes the principle and features of the general EDILON LC heavy duty level crossing systems. It presents an introduction into a proven concrete level crossing technology.

The EDILON LC principle Introduction into a proven technology

At level crossings two traffic systems with completely different requirements intersect at the same plane surface. At this spot the elastic supported ballast railway track must be combined with the stable road pavement system of mostly bituminous materials for road traffic. Malfunctioning at this road / rail interchange will cause considerable constraint on the course of business of the railway provider. Malfunctioning directly influences the railway punctuality and the provider quality. The availability of a railway line is to a large extent depending on the availability of its structural components. Level crossings do form a sensitive part of the railway track system. Thus level crossings are of prime importance for the railway provider in order to safeguard the technical readiness of the railway track. Just for this particular application area edilon)(sedra bv developed the revolutionary EDILON LC heavy duty level crossing system, which combines in an ideal way the ballast bed, rail fastening and the paved road into one structural monolithic unit. This system has been developed in close cooperation between renowned prefabricated concrete manufacturers in different European countries and edilon)(sedra bv. It combines the outstanding expertise of these concrete manufacturers in the field of prefabricated concrete products with the innovative continuously supported elastic rail fastening system of edilon)(sedra bv, called the EDILON Embedded Rail System (ERS) [7]. The EDILON Embedded Rail System posses several approvals in different European countries such as the Dutch ProRail approval for rail fastening systems for embedded rail [1] and the German approval of the Federal Bureau of Railways (EBA-Bauartzulassung) for high-speed lines in connection with the EDILON ERS Slab Track System [2]. This symbiosis results in the unique EDILON LC heavy duty level crossing and track supporting slab system, which fulfills the highest requirements of rail road tracks. The EDILON LC system is applied in main line track with operational speeds of up to 160 km/h, extreme axle weights of up to 35 tons and over 100 tons in road traffic. Also industrial and private railways as well as highly frequented intersections on tram and light-rail lines have been accommodated with EDILON LC level crossings.

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The EDILON LC level crossing system successfully continues the principle of the Dutch “Harmelen” type of level crossing system, which has been developed in 1974 by NS Dutch Railways in close co-operation with EDILON b.v. The Dutch “Harmelen” level crossing system is the Dutch level crossing standard and has been applied over 1.300 level-crossings with a total track length of more than 37 km on main line, regional, industrial, and light rail. From its development since 1976 the embedded rail fastening system has been provided by edilon)(sedra bv on the basis of the EDILON Corkelast Embedded Rail System. In 2006 edilon)(sedra bv introduced its own improved EDILON LC-H heavy duty level crossing system and obtained a system approval based on the ProRail product specification SPC00175 [5] “Zware overwegplaat type “Harmelen”. At present more than 20 EDILON LC-H heavy duty level crossing slabs with more than 500 m track length have been installed in the Netherlands and Belgium. Over the past thirty five years this heavy level crossing system proved to be nearly maintenance free. Under normal track conditions, the rail demonstrated inconsiderable maintenance for a period of approximately 20 years. The track supporting EDILON LC concrete slab will prove to exceed a twice over period up to 40 years of inconsiderable maintenance.

Figure 2.1: EDILON LC-H ProRail ERS HR 54E1-MS type F design

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2.2

System characteristics

In the EDILON LC system the use of mechanical fastening systems, such as clips, rail anchors and base plates, for both the crossing as well as the rail are made completely redundant because of the EDILON Corkelast Embedded Rail System. By using the EDILON Corkelast ERS, the rails are fastened to the EDILON LC concrete slab in a flexible yet extremely durable way. The EDILON LC system are characterized by there simple assembly, a life span of more than 35 years and by there high economic efficiency resulting in a minimal cost of ownership. Since the first EDILON Corkelast ERS embedded rail system type of level crossings have been installed in 1976, worldwide acceptance of the EDILON LC concept has been obtained. This has resulted in the development of an EDILON LC product range consisting of the following types: EDILON LC-H heavy duty level crossing as an improvement on the Dutch “Harmelen” level crossing system which included since 1976 the EDILON Corkelast ERS EDILON LC-1 level crossing system known as the German “Infundo” level crossing and installed since 1997 EDILON LC-L standard duty level crossing system installed since 2002 The EDILON LC systems hold the following summarized track record as depicted in table 2.1: Table 2.1: year since 1976 1999 2000 -2003 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 1)

EDILON LC track record short list 1) application more than 1.300 heavy duty level crossings (> 37.000 m) with EDILON Corkelast ERS since 1974 all level crossings for Orleans tramway - France 1750 m LC-1 level crossings after approval German DB for heavy duty purposes level crossings at Tseung Kwan-O - Hong Kong 612 m LC-H type of level crossings (24 crossings) for NMBS - Belgium 1.404 m level crossing for Amsterdam tram - the Netherlands 40 m LC-L level crossings in Göteborg - Sweden 1000 m of LC-H level crossing slabs in Antwerp Harbour - Belgium 35 m LC-L level crossings in Lausanne - Switzerland 124 m LC-L level crossings Suny Line in Utrecht - the Netherlands 600 m of LC-L slabs for tram Katowice - Poland 608 m LC-L level crossings (11 crossings) for RATP – SNCF tram-train project in Paris - France 75 m of LC-H level crossings in Kasr Elsafa - Egypt 1187 m of LC-L slabs for tram Katowice - Poland 243 m of LC-H slabs for 10 level crossings in the Netherlands 1153 m of LC-L slabs for tram Katowice - Poland 72 m of LC-H level crossings in Cairo / Heliopolis - Egypt 94 m of LC-L slabs for train Elektonia Belchatow - Poland 200 m of LC-L slabs for tram Torun - Poland

an extensive EDILON LC track record is presented in Appendix A

The fields of application of the EDILON LC system are the following: • Level crossings for rural routes • Level crossings for highly-frequented main roads • Level crossings for flat crossing angles < 45° • Level crossings for S-shaped roads and horizontal turn movements, especially for trucks Typical features of the EDILON LC system are: • A simple and robust level crossing design • Only 1 single monolithic part in the shape of a prefab concrete slab (photo 2.1) • Installation possible in less than 24 hour • Approved for 300 km/h, in service for 240 km/h • Integrated transport solution satisfying all users i.e. pedestrians, cyclist, train, tram, car and lorry traffic (photo 2.2) Extended life span and highly sustainable system

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Photo 2.1: 1 single monolithic prefab part • • • • •

Standard asphalt road approach (photo 2.3) Only inconsiderable maintenance required, thusno train network downtimeno congestion for road traffic Reduced risk of rail-breaks because the continuous supported EDILON ERS system results in less stress No gauge widening Intensive road traffic will not move nor damage the level crossing (photo 2.4)

Photo 2.3 : Standard asphalt road approach • • • • •

Photo 2.2: Integrated transport solution

Photo 2.4: Resistant to intensive road traffic

Flat surface for rescue cars Anti vandalism / assault resistant o No ballast (throwing stones) o No screw loosening (derailments) Strong enough to withstand collisions (photo 2.5) Perfect rail-insulation guarantees proper signaling Rail alignment is assured (photo 2.6)

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Photo 2.5 : Highly collision resistant • • • • •

Photo 2.6: Perfect rail alignment

Even at rail-break full speed service possible No small panels that can be trapped under passing trains Standard level crossing drainage solutions (photo 2.7) Durable joints between separate concrete slabs (photo 2.8) Concrete surface with high skid resistance, so no slipping cars or pedestrians on wet panels will occur

Photo 2.7 : Standard drainage solutions

Photo 2.8: Durable joints

EDILON LC approvals have been granted for: • Dutch ProRail approval for EDILON ERS • Dutch ProRail certificate of compliance for EDILON LC-H (APPENDIX B) • French SNCF approval (APPENDIX D) • Polish approval B/2006/1377 (APPENDIX C) • Belgium Infrabel permission • User certificate by DB Netz AG • EBA approval for up to Vmax= 160 km/h • EBA approval for operational testing up to Vmax= 160 km/h • Austrian railway construction permission

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2.3

The EDILON LC concrete slab

On the EDILON LC level crossing the rail road track system and the road traffic structure are combined in one single monolithic concrete slab. Both the railway track loads as well as the road traffic loads are directed to the ground through the large bottom surface of the concrete slab. Because of the large surface and the equal load distribution, the subsoil will endure minimal stress levels. Thus it is ensured that the level crossing will be settlement-free during its long service life. A C50/60 concrete quality is applied for the EDILON LC pre-fabricated track-supporting slabs, assuring the highest-possible wear and tear characteristics. On top of the concrete slabs a porfier concrete topping can be applied in order to present the best possible and durable skit-resistant level crossing surface. Especially in case of both wet, and winter conditions the surface roughness of the top layer provides pedestrians, bicyclist and motorcyclist a save passage. The high strength of the porfier concrete topping counteracts the formation of ruts on the level crossing surface. The EDILON LC concrete slab is available in several different geometrical designs, depending on the load spectrum and the subsoil conditions. Generic the EDILON LC concrete slab is available in the sizes mentioned in table 2.1. The production of the EDILON LC concrete level crossing slabs underlie the highest quality criteria, which are not only assured by internal quality assurance procedures but also through external monitoring agencies such as KEMA Rail Certification. Table 2.1 : The EDILON LC concrete slab designs EDILON Concrete slab type LC-L1,5 LC-L3 LC-L4 LC-L5 LC-L6 EDILON Concrete slab type LC-H6 LC-H9

LC-L Slab length [mm] 1.500 3.000 4.000 5.000 6.000

types Slab width [mm] 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400

Slab height [mm] 400 400 400 400 400

Weight [kg] 3.300 6.500 8.600 10.725 12.850

Minimum track radius [m] 75 150 200 300 450

Vmax [km/h] 80 80 160 160 160

LC-H Slab length [mm] 6.000 9.000

types Slab width [mm] 2.300 2.300

Slab height [mm] 580 580

Weight [kg] 20.000 30.000

Minimum track radius [m] 1.000 (225)* 1.500 (500)*

Vmax [km/h] 200 200

* Depending on track curvature the EDILON LC-H concrete level crossing slab can be tapered. EDILON Concrete slab type 2600 3000 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

LC-1 Slab length [mm] 2.600 3.000 4.000 4.500 5.000 5.500 6.000

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types Slab width [mm] 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400

Slab height [mm] 400 400 400 400 400 400 400

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Weight [kg] 5.990 6.450 8.600 9.675 10.750 11.825 12.900

Minimum track radius [m] 85 100 200 255 315 380 450

Vmax [km/h] 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

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2.3.1

Construction methods

In general the EDILON LC concrete slabs can be build according to two different construction methods. The difference between both construction methods is the way the EDILON LC concrete slab is finally installed on the well compacted subsoil or substructure. More detailed information on the subject of installation is presented on specific edilon)(sedra EDILON LC System Information Sheets. The first construction method is applied in case of the EDILON LC concrete slabs with a slab length upto 6000 mm. On top of the well consolidated subsoil, a fine base course level with a layer thickness of 30 mm, fine splitt with granulation 2/5 mm or cement treated sand is applied. The concrete slabs are equable placed on top of this leveled base course. This construction method is in its essence a “bottom-up” construction method. The second method can be applied in case of the EDILON LC concrete slabs with a slab length above 4000 mm. The EDILON LC slabs such as the EDILON LC-L and the EDILON LC-H types have special foam sealed grout pockets underneath the concrete slab. Instead of placing the slabs on top of a leveled base course layer, the larger EDILON LC concrete slabs are directly placed on the well compacted sub grade. By means of a hydraulic lifting jack, which can placed beside the concrete slab at 4 lifting positions, the concrete slab is lifted and leveled to its final position with wooden buttresses. When this position is fixated, the two grout pockets underneath the EDILON LC concrete slabs are injected with a highly flowable cement grout, which develops high compressive strengths in a short period of time. After sufficient drying of the grout the 4 buttresses can be removed. Because of the enlarged concrete slab thickness and heavy reinforcement the EDILON LC concrete slab itself forms a stable bridge like structure. This construction method is in its essence a “top-down” construction method.

Photo 2.9 : EDILON LC-L installation

2.3.2

Photo 2.10: EDILON LC-H installation

Continuous rail fastening

The concrete slab is constructed with two channels for the running rails. The rail is mounted by means of the innovative concept of the EDILON Embedded Rail System. The use of any mechanical fastening assemblies with bolts, screws and rail clamps has been totally abandoned. The EDILON Embedded Rail System (ERS) forms a permanently continuous supported rail fastening system. Because of the continuous elastic embedment of the rails, a significant decrease of both horizontal and vertical loads can be achieved in comparison to traditional rail fastening systems. Furthermore the total rail embedment provides maximum electrical insulation, avoids all forms of hidden corrosion in the rail channel and guaranties an excellent rail positioning throughout its long service life. In chapter 2.4 the specific features of the EDILON ERS will be discussed in more detail. The rectangular concrete channel edge and the slab edges are constructed with strong steel profiles in order to prevent the concrete edges from deterioration because of the road traffic. Special prefabricated hoist anchors are placed in the side walls of the EDILON LC slabs in order to lift the concrete slabs easily by crane.

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2.4

The EDILON Embedded Rail System

In this chapter the general principles of the EDILON Embedded Rail System (ERS) will be discussed. The EDILON Embedded Rail System (ERS) is based on the total embedment in a steel or concrete channel of each running rail, this way granting the rail full support over its entire length. The ERS system acts both as a continuous support and a rail fastening system based on two different edilon)(sedra resilient products; the EDILON Resilient ERS Strip and the EDILON Corkelast.

Photo 2.11 : EDILON LC-L ERS lay-out

Photo 2.12 : EDILON LC-H ERS lay-out

Main object of the application of two different types of EDILON materials is to accomplish first of all a constant track elasticity by means of the prefab EDILON Resilient ERS Strip. And secondly to accomplish the required horizontal, longitudinal and vertical track stability of the rail by means of the EDILON Corkelast. Furthermore the EDILON Corkelast will avoid changes in track stiffness due to the dimension tolerances of the concrete slab structure. The EDILON Corkelast combines the unique properties of natural cork and specially developed polymers. The EDILON Embedded Rail System has the following characteristics and advantages: â&#x20AC;˘

Durable rail fastening system + Continuous elastic rail support + The load transfer into the concrete slab is well-balanced and endures a constant and equal stiffness, thus resulting in a reduced rail corrugation + Low stress levels and therefore minimised fatigue of the rail + Impact loads (i.e. wheel flats) will not result in large stress peaks on substructures + Twin longitudinal channels, accommodating the rails in a perfect track alignment (figure 2.1) + Rails durable encapsulated in the EDILON Corkelast elastomer compound + The adherence of the EDILON Corkelast to both the rail and the channel sidewalls prevents intruding water, therefore offering full resistance to rail corrosion + No mechanical fastening is required + Highly resistant to aggressive environmental exposure (i.e. brine, acids and alkaline solutions) + The system requires little or no maintenance.

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The solution to many problems + No corrosion of rails or metal rail clips/fasteners. Thus less maintenance + Very high electrical insulation performance, no stray currents Measurements at the Chemnitz Station ERS track (2x132m) by NH-Messtechnik resulted in insulation values of: Track 1 – 0,0021 S/km Track 2 – 0,0180 S/km Thus fully in compliance with the DIN EN 50122-2 requirement of 0,5 S/km. + Lowest construction height possible, resulting in extra clearance (photo 2.13) + Reduction of construction weight feasible + Every type of rail is applicable + No physical contact between rails and structure + Limited horizontal rail head movement, reduced wear & tear + No hard points, presenting a smooth ride and reduced maintenance + Reduction of noise and vibration levels can be obtained + Static displacements adjustable in a range of 0,5 – 4,0 mm.

Photo 2.13 : Extra clearance

Photo 2.14: Accessible for rescue vehicles

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Safety first + Strong reduction in rail failures, the continuous rail support results in lower stress levels and thus a reduced number of rail-breaks + No gauge widening + Flat top surface, easy accessible for rescue vehicles also in tunnels and on elevated structures (photo 2.14) + Vandalism proof and assault resistant No ballast (throwing stones) No screw loosening (derailments) + Approved for speeds up to 300 km/h, in daily service at speeds up to 240 km/h

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A cost effective solution + Track records with more than 35 years service life (photo 2.15) + Maintenance minimized No mechanical parts (corrosion) No wear & tear + Simple and robust design + Savings in civil engineering structures and construction costs Reduced weight, slimmer (cheaper) constructions Reduced tunnel diameter Extra clearance + Easy and quick installation Experience has shown that the developed EDILON installation and alignment method is both fast and accurate. The rail geometry has a very high quality, which results in a longer life of the rail.

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Photo 2.15 : First EDILON ERS at Moerdijk •

An accepted standard + Installed since 1974 The first EDILON Embedded Rail System, installed in 1974 on a concrete viaduct over the ‘Roode Vaart’ in the Moerdijk industrial zone, is still in daily operation (photo 2.15). + Installed in every European country + Installed in both tropical and arctic locations + Approval certificates by many Railway Authorities + Performance approvals by independent research institutes (i.e. TU Munich) + Used for tram, metro, LRT, train, HSL, crane track, freight lines.

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2.4.1

Design considerations

The design of the EDILON ERS consists of the continuous elastic support and fastening of the rail based on two different edilon)(sedra resilient products; EDILON Resilient ERS Strip and EDILON Corkelast casting material. Main objective of the application of two different types of EDILON materials is to accomplish first of all: a constant track elasticity by means of the prefab EDILON resilient strip. And secondly to accomplish the required horizontal, longitudinal and vertical track stability of the rail by means of the EDILON Corkelast. Further more the EDILON Corkelast will avoid changes in track stiffness due to the dimension tolerances of the concrete channel. The EDILON Resilient ERS Strip is a prefab elastomer strip type with a low compression stiffness compared to the EDILON Corkelast material. The EDILON Resilient ERS Strip is available in different types such as EDILON Resilient ERS Strip 2000 and EDILON Resilient ERS Strip 3000. In order to obtain a good adhesive bond of the EDILON Corkelast elastomer to both the rail and the concrete channel, an EDILON adhesive primer system is applied on the surfaces of both rail and channel before the EDILON Corkelast is casted. Before the alignment of the rail in the channel, the EDILON Resilient ERS Strip is at first adhesively bonded to the horizontal surface of the channel with an EDILON DEX-G adhesive system. In the ERS design two PVC tubes can be integrated in order to provide cable feed-throughs. The alignment of the rail in the channel is achieved by a bottom up alignment method. In case of the bottom-up installation method, the rail is adjusted with the aid of EDILON adjustment materials every ± 1,5 meter, namely: • EDILON polymer height shims and shims with built-in inclination; • EDILON tubes or fillerblocks; • EDILON distance blocks and Corkelast wedges. Once the track is positioned and aligned, both rails can embedded with the EDILON Corkelast elastomer. After curing the EDILON Corkelast will guarantee a continuous support and fastening of the rails.

Figure 2.2 : Adjusting the rail in two directions The dimensions and tolerances of the EDILON ERS structure are presented on specific EDILON ERS design drawings and depend strongly upon the applied rail type and applicable national requirements. The design tolerances presented on the EDILON drawings are depicted in the drawing as “minimum required dimensions”. The space on both sides of the rail foot and the vertical sides of the concrete channel is in general minimal 15 mm. The minimum space between the bottom of the rail foot and the bottom of the channel is in general minimal 22 mm. The tolerances of the dimensions of the channel are based on the following requirements: 1. the minimum channel dimensions are required to achieve an optimal flow behaviour of the EDILON Corkelast during installation underneath and around the applied rail, without the introduction of large air entrapments 2. the minimum spacing between the rail and the channel is necessary to ensure a fully elastic and resilient movement at all sides of the rail during dynamic trainloads 3. the minimum spacing between the rail and the concrete channel is also necessary in order to obtain the required electrical insulation

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The maximum allowable tolerances are not very critical in the EDILON ERS design; therefore a maximum allowable space of 40 mm between the sides of the rail foot and the vertical sides of the channel is still technically acceptable. Underneath the rail foot and the bottom of the channel a space of 40 – 50 mm is technically acceptable as the maximum allowable space.

2.4.2

General installation instructions

Concerning the installation of the EDILON Corkelast Embedded Rail System (ERS), edilon)(sedra bv has prepared a general installation instruction [7], which describes the installation of EDILON Corkelast ERS in concrete or steel channel constructions. The reason for edilon)(sedra bv to compile a detailed general installation instruction is to underline the importance of a good preparation and execution of the installation in relation to the quality of the finished product. EDILON Corkelast ERS is a highquality rail fastening system, which must meet the highest requirements. Clients expect from EDILON Corkelast ERS a maintenance-free rail system with a life of at least 25 years. To be able to meet these expectations, it is important that the installation of EDILON Corkelast ERS is performed correctly. It should be stressed that the fastening of the rail in EDILON Corkelast ERS is realised by constructional gluing of the rail with an EDILON Corkelast elastomer to the channel construction. The forces exerted on the rail will need to be transferred through EDILON Corkelast to the channel construction of the EDILON LC concrete slab and the other way round. It is essential, therefore, that the rail is properly secured with EDILON Corkelast and that, in its turn, EDILON Corkelast is fastened properly to the channel construction. The strength and permanence of EDILON Corkelast ERS is determined by the strength of the weakest link in the system. To ensure an optimum connection between the rail and EDILON Corkelast, on the one hand, and between EDILON Corkelast and the channel construction, on the other, good pre-treatment of the rail and the channel will be required. The ‘General Installation Instruction ERS’ stresses the correct pre-treatment of the rail and the channel. The use of EDILON pre-treatment primer and EDILON bonding primer is an essential part of the installation instruction. The installation instruction describes each consecutive sub-process separately and with great detail and includes all required quality provisions.

2.5

Reference list

[1]

ProRail – BEA00008 versie 002 - “Vrijgegeven bevestigingssystemen voor ingegoten spoor”, approved rail fastening systems for embedded rail, 01-04-2008

[2]

Eisenbahn-Bundesamt – EBA “Bauartzulassung”; Antrag auf Zulassung zur Betriebserprobung für Feste Fahrbahn (FF) System “INFUNDO”, Geschäftszeichen 21.61 Iozb (531/01), Bonn, 16-05-2001

[3]

Eisenbahn-Bundesamt – EBA “Bauartzulassung”; Infundo - Stelfundo Gleistragplatten – Verlängerung der Zulassung, Geschäftszeichen 21.21, izbbü 032/08, Bonn, 16-04-2009

[4]

edilon)(sedra bv – system information sheet EDILON LC-L Level Crossing System - Installation, 20-02-2009

[5]

UIC Code 702 OR – Static loading diagrams to be taken into consideration for the design of rail carrying structures on lines used by international services, 3rd edition, March 2003

[6]

ProRail – SPC00175 versie003 - “Zware overwegplaat type “Harmelen””, product specification for Heavy level crossing slab type “Harmelen”, 01-02-2006

[7]

edilon)(sedra bv – R4394rev01; General Installation Instruction EDILON Embedded Rail System (ERS), date: 31 March 2006.

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APPENDIX A EDILON LC track record The EDILON LC-L and EDILON LC-H systems hold the following track record: Table 2-A.1: year

EDILON LC track record customer

track length

application

place

LC type 1)

[m] since 1976 1996 1997 1998

1999

2000

NS – Dutch Railways

> 1.300 LC’s

> 37.000

the Netherlands

Tegernseebahn (TAG) Tegernseebahn (TAG) Bremer Strassenbahn (BSAG) Mindener Kreisbahn (MKB) Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Netz) Hohenzollerische Landesbahn (HzL) Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Netz) Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB)

LC St. Quirin (B307) 3 LC locations

28 6/8/6

Schaftlach - Tegernsee Schaftlach - Tegernsee

Ha Ha

4 LC locations

Σ 120

Lines 4, 6, 8

LC F.-Wilhelm Str.

Minden

LC HP. Soltau Nord

Soltau - Buchholz

LC Trochtelfingen (B313)

GammertingenKleinengtingen

Nürnberg NordOst

Mannersdorf - Sopron

Σ 57

surroundings Neustadt

Σ 42

Hochofenzufahrt

Σ 32

Industrial grounds

Fulda - Giessen

66,5

Minden - Todtenhausen

2 LC locations

Σ 52

Line 9 Dutzendteich

LC Borsigstr.

Industrial track

Hohenzollerische Landesbahn (HzL)

LC Steinbruch Jungnau

Sigmaringen - Gammertingen

Bayer Oil (Ingolstadt)

LC on industrial ground

Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) Voest Alpine Stahlwerk Linz Voest Alpine Stahlwerk Linz Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Netz) Mindener Kreisbahn (MKB) Verkehrs-AG Nürnberg (VAG) Tiefbauambt Stuttgart

2001

level crossings at Hong Kong Tseung Kwan-O Albtahlbahn VerkehrG. (AVG) / DB Netz AG Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Netz) Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) Voest Alpine Stahlwerk Linz Südwestdeutsche VerkehrsAG. (SWEG) Thyssen Krupp Stahl AG (Dormunder Eisenbahn - DE) Volkswagen AG

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LC Eschenau

10,5

LC Deutschkreuz

5 LC locations LC WU97d / WU97c / WU97a LC WU131 / WU197 / WU308 LC Lauterbach / Maar (km77,644 – B254) LC Marienstr.

9 LC locations

Σ 190

4 LC locations

Σ 76

6 LC locations

Σ 63

turn round installation

Wiener

Industrial grounds

surroundings Rastatt Freudenstadt surroundings Lübeck and Soltau surroundings Wiener Neustadt / Linz Industrial grounds Wiener Neustadt

1 1 1 S

LC WU GL.Z3 / WU GL.Z1 / WU BW5

Σ 30

Industrial grounds

2 LC locations

Σ 32

surroundings - Endingen

3 LC locations

Σ 140

Industrial grounds Bochum

2 LC locations

Σ 18

Industrial grounds Wolfsburg

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Application

Track length [m]

24 level crossings

NMBS locations in Belgium

Σ 612

Belgium

Thyssen Krupp Stahl AG (Dormunder Eisenbahn)

LC Höntrup

Σ 88

Industrial grounds Bochum

Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB)

4 LC locations

Σ 49

surroundings Wiener Neustadt / Linz / Leobersdorf

Raab-Oedenburg-Ebenfurter LC Frauenkirchen Eisenbahn AG (RoeEE) (km 84.920)

Σ 26

Neusiedl am See – Fert:oszentmiklos

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Netz)

3 LC locations

Σ 89

surroundings Wiesenthal, Lahn and Sylt

2003

Amsterdam tram (GVB)

Amsterdam - IJburg tram link

1.404

Amsterdam IJburg

2004

Banverket

LC-L level crossings

Göteborg - Sweden

2005

Infrabel

LC-H type of level crossings slabs

Antwerp Harbour - Belgium

Lausanne tramway

LC-L level crossings

Lausanne - Switzerland

Suny Line tramway

3 LC-L level crossings in Suny Line

124

Utrecht - the Netherlands

Katowice tramway

continuous LC-L slabs

600

Katowice - Poland

RATP – SNCF tram-train project

11 crossings les Coqutieres

608

Paris - France

Egypt Railway

LC-H type of level crossings

Kasr Elsafa - Egypt

2007

Katowice tramway

continuous LC-L slabs

1187

Katowice - Poland

2008

ProRail

10 LC-H level crossings for train

243

the Netherlands

Katowice tramway

continuous LC-L slabs

1153

Katowice - Poland

Egypt Railway

LC-H type of level crossings for train

Cairo / Heliopolis - Egypt

PKP

LC-L type of level crossings for train

Elektonia Belchatow - Poland

Torun tramway

continuous LC-L slabs

200

Torun - Poland

Year 2002

2006

Ha S R 1 1T L

Customer

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1.000

Location

LC type 1)

LC-“Harmelen” Special LC Renewal old Stelcon-GTP LC LC-1 LC-1 Tramway LC-L

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