vario
Modular System for Safe Service Crossings
vario is a modular service crossing for railway stations, shunting facilities and industrial tracks. The system combines an elastic rubber support panel with an integrated galvanized steel grid. This creates a slip-resistant walking and driving surface that allows water and snow to pass through freely. Like the proven pede system, vario is designed for personnel using tool and luggage trolleys and can also be driven over by emergency vehicles when required.
Rubber and Steel: A Smart Combination
The elastic rubber panel absorbs movements in the track, while the galvanized steel grid provides a stable, permeable surface. The length and slope can be adjusted in precise 10 mm increments to suit the respective track geometry. This allows vario to be combined with common rail and sleeper types, regardless of manufacturer.
- Slip-resistant walking and driving surface
- Water- and snow-permeable steel grid
- Length and slope adjustable in 10 mm increments
- Flush outer panels, also available as access ramps
- Suitable for common rail and sleeper types
- Suitable for use with tool and luggage trolleys
References
grid
Bridge Safety: grid Prevents Unauthorised Access in Sion
Despite an existing access ban, pedestrians and cyclists were using two railway bridges in Sion as a shortcut. To reduce the risk of accidents, grid panels now provide an effective barrier against unauthorised access to the tracks – flexibly adapted to the site conditions and installed quickly.
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Safe Level Crossing with Optimised Drainage
As part of the refurbishment of a level crossing on the historic Porrettana railway line between Bologna and Pistoia, RFI combined strail with D kerbstones to provide a long-term solution to a local drainage challenge.
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Infrastructure Project at the Port of Genoa: Road-Rail Vehicle Access Platform and Heavy-Duty Level Crossings
Tailored solution implemented at the Port of Genoa: For the first time, the sleeper-spacing-independent inno level crossing system was installed on slab track to create a dedicated platform for transferring road-rail vehicles onto the track in front of a tunnel. Complemented by two heavy-duty strail level crossings, the project delivers maximum safety and efficiency for port traffic.
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Green Infrastructure: 4.8 Kilometers of STRAILastic Green Track Installed in Slovakia
As urban rail networks continue to expand, environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important. In Slovakia, our STRAILastic Green Track system was successfully installed over a distance of 4.8 kilometers. The project demonstrates how modern rail infrastructure can enhance the urban microclimate while meeting the highest technical standards for stray current insulation, ventilation, and noise mitigation.
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First pilot installation of the mSW 1250 – complemented by proven rail web dampers
How do you protect a new residential area from railway noise without blocking the view?
In Bispingen, Germany, the first pilot installation of the mSW 1250 — combined with our rail web dampers — demonstrated that highly effective noise protection is achievable even at a height of just 1.25 m
Find out more In Bispingen, Germany, the first pilot installation of the mSW 1250 — combined with our rail web dampers — demonstrated that highly effective noise protection is achievable even at a height of just 1.25 m
STRAILway
Ecological excellence: STRAILway secures the “Pont Bleu” over the Drôme
As part of the €70 million refurbishment of the Livron–Aspres line, SNCF Réseau faced an environmental challenge: the ‘Pont Bleu’ spans a strictly protected nature reserve. The solution for maximum water protection and technical precision were STRAILway polymer sleepers.
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Follow-up project in Hungary: GYSEV once again relies on STRAILway for bridge refurbishment
Building on their successful experience since 2020, Hungary’s GYSEV ZRt. once again turned to STRAILway for the refurbishment of the Répcelak tidal channel bridge. In May 2023, aging wooden bridge sleepers were replaced with the durable, modern polymer solution.
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STRAILway replaces wooden sleepers in steelworks
Extreme loads of 15 million gross tons per year and maintenance-intensive wooden sleepers posed major challenges for the plant railway at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH. The solution: the all-inclusive, worry-free STRAILway polymer sleeper package – in service since 2018 and still in outstanding condition.
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edge bridges the gap between the tram and the platform in Florence
To ensure optimal safety and comfort for passengers at the 15 stops of Florence’s Tram Line 1, the gaps between the platforms and the trams needed to be closed. KRAIBURG STRAIL’s flexible and durable edge system provided the perfect solution: it acts as a sturdy cushion while bridging the gap, significantly enhancing boarding safety.
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pedeSOLAR creates bright, intuitive guidance for pedestrians at level crossings
The innovative and sustainable pedeSOLAR system provides self-contained, solar-powered lighting.
It delivers clear, additional guidance for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in school zones in Kaltenkirchen South, Germany. By harnessing solar energy, it helps minimize accident risk in low-light conditions and sustainably enhances traffic safety in an environmentally friendly way.
Find out more It delivers clear, additional guidance for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in school zones in Kaltenkirchen South, Germany. By harnessing solar energy, it helps minimize accident risk in low-light conditions and sustainably enhances traffic safety in an environmentally friendly way.
STRAIL B kerbstone
Level crossing with inno and B kerbstone installed in just three hours
The increasingly tight track possession times in modern track construction require solutions that are not only robust, but above all quick to install. For this project, the choice fell on the efficient combination of the inno system, which is independent of sleeper spacing, and the B kerbstone, which requires no foundation. It took a team of four just three hours to install the entire 5.4-meter-long level crossing. Thanks to the B kerbstone’s foundation-free design, the track could be reopened to traffic immediately after installation.
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Smooth crossing: profil closes crane rail gaps at the Port of Antwerp
Massive container cranes require large recesses in the quay to move along their rails. At the Port of Antwerp, these gaps—up to 55 cm deep—posed a significant obstacle and a safety risk for other traffic. Discover how the STRAIL system profil safely bridges the gap, optimizes logistics, and ensures the safety of all vehicles and personnel.
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Efficient drainage with the STRAIL D kerbstone
In the rain-prone province of Limburg (Netherlands), the combination of the pede level crossing system and the STRAIL drainage kerbstone ensures efficient drainage and improved accessibility at the station.
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Polymer sleepers in Loucna stand out for their easy handling
The first installation of STRAILway polymer sleepers in the Czech Republic took place in Loucna. This project involved replacing old wooden turnout sleepers. The quick, uncomplicated installation of the polymer sleepers and their attractive, high-quality design impressed the client and the railroad and public utility managers involved.
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Complete noise protection solution with the combined STRAILwave product range for reactivated tracks
After 45 years of closure, Nordhorn was reconnected to passenger transport. In order to protect local residents and recreational areas along the reactivated line, Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG opted for a combination of three STRAILwave noise protection products: rail web dampers, IP and the mSW 360 mini noise barrier. Planning, organization and installation were successfully completed in just a few weeks.
IP
Concrete-look noise protection blending seamlessly into the picturesque Cinque Terre coastline
Along the double-track coastal line in Bonassola (Cinque Terre), the rail operator was seeking a compact and visually appealing noise protection solution for the bridge sections. Thanks to the quick installation of the infill panels and their customized concrete-look design, rail noise was effectively reduced while the panels blend perfectly into the historic coastal landscape.
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Keeping tracks safe: grid at Ulzburg Süd Station
Effective protection against unauthorized access to the track area: At the busy Ulzburg Süd station in Schleswig-Holstein, it only took 3.5 hours to install grid over a 30 m² area. The rubber panels enhance safety and convinced AKN Eisenbahn GmbH of its effectiveness.
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Efficient modernization with ponti and strail for critical crossings
Two level crossings in direct succession on the busy national road in Tecuci, Romania, represented a critical traffic junction. Find out how we installed a durable and modern solution in collaboration with track renewal. Despite challenging local conditions, the installation was completed in just two days.
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Flame-retardant pede solution for metro tunnels
Across the Milan Metro network, 24 pede level crossings with a flame-retardant rubber surface have been installed. These specially engineered crossings serve as essential emergency evacuation routes for passengers, significantly enhancing overall safety. Find out how our solution not only improves safety but also simplifies track maintenance.
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72 meters of safety: velo ensures a smooth crossing for cyclists
The deteriorated level crossing on Strand Road in Preston posed a safety risk, especially for cyclists. Discover how Ribble Rail used the velo system to make the crossing safer and gap-free, completing the 72-metre-long installation in just five hours.
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inno: Emergency access and derailment protection on Water Tower Bridge
On the busy Water Tower Bridge in Luxembourg City, the combination of car and tram traffic poses a particular challgenge. Find out how the inno level crossing panels enable emergency access thanks to custom cutting and the integration of a derailment protection groove, while at the same time guaranteeing maximum safety in the event of a tram derailment.
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STRAILastic green track: Fast setup, flawless insulation
During the refurbishment of Munich’s Tram Line 25, Stadtwerke München installed 1,880 meters of green track. Discover how the STRAILastic_R profile not only met the stringent requirements for stray current insulation, but also, thanks to its quick and easy installation, helped the project reach completion ahead of schedule.
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Our mini noise barrier: Effective and unobtrusive
The reactivation of the Ammertalbahn presented the operator with the challenge of effectively protecting residents in densely populated areas from rail noise—without impacting the surrounding landscape. Discover how the compact and flexible design of the mSW 360 delivered the ideal, discreet solution thanks to its low installation height and technical versatility.
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STRAILway 30: Easy installation saves time in South Tyrol
In South Tyrol, a section of track in Renon was modernized. The project relied on inno for safe level crossings and the innovative STRAILway 30 sleepers for efficient on-site installation.
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A safe level crossing for all road users
Following an urgent refurbishment in Ibbenbüren, the Glücksburger Straße level crossing now ensures maximum safety for everyone thanks to the new track alignment.
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Applications at Railway Stations, Shunting Facilities and Industrial Tracks
vario was developed for service routes where personnel need to cross tracks regularly and safely. The modular design allows the inner and outer panels, intermediate track sections and access ramps to be adapted to different installation conditions. Each module is 1,200 mm wide and can be combined with additional modules to create longer crossings.
At a major project for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in Bern, this approach was used to create service crossings spanning a total of 16 tracks in a stabling yard.
Easy Maintenance and Lifecycle Cost Efficiency
The steel grid can be easily removed from the rubber panel without dismantling the entire service crossing. Robust coarse-thread screws allow repeated removal and refitting of the components, while rail hooks and the proven STRAIL tensioning system secure the panels in the track.
If a component becomes damaged after prolonged use, the grid and rubber panel can be replaced individually without replacing the entire crossing. Together with short track possessions, this helps reduce lifecycle costs.
Installation is also designed for short track possessions: under normal conditions, a fully operational vario service crossing can generally be installed in around 30 minutes.