{"id":4470,"date":"2025-11-14T12:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strail.de\/?p=4470"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:34:00","slug":"72-meters-of-safety-velo-ensures-a-smooth-crossing-for-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strail.de\/en\/72-meters-of-safety-velo-ensures-a-smooth-crossing-for-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"72 meters of safety: velo ensures a smooth crossing for cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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72 meters of safety: velo ensures a smooth crossing for cyclists<\/h1>\n\n\n

Facts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Location:<\/strong> Preston, North West England (UK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Period:<\/strong> March 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Client:<\/strong> Ribble Rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Products:<\/strong> velo inner panels, pro outer panels, T kerbstones<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Length\/quantity:<\/strong> 72 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Conditions:<\/strong> G44 sleepers, BS113A rails, radius 169 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Advantages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Permanently eliminates the flange groove<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Only system for train speeds up to max. 120 km\/h (depending on country of installation) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Elastic inserts can be easily replaced without removing the inner panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No need to keep the flange groove free of dirt, snow and ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Project description<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Strand Road in Preston serves as a heavily used link between the train station and Preston Docks. The existing level crossing had deteriorated significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Not only did this pose a general risk to road users, but due to cracks and uneven surfaces, it was a significant safety risk for the many daily cyclists and prevented a smooth crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In March 2022, Ribble Rail decided to undertake a complete renewal of the level crossing and the adjacent roadway. The primary goal was to provide a safe, smooth, and long-lasting solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The choice fell on the gap-free velo level crossing system. This system is specifically designed to ensure a safe crossing for cyclists by closing the flange groove. During the construction work, the entire track infrastructure was renewed\u2014including G44 sleepers and BS113A rails on a 169 m radius\u2014with the sleepers concreted in for additional stability. The installation of the system itself was extremely fast, thanks to velo\u2019s modular design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Despite the complexity of the project and the considerable length of the level crossing of 72 meters, the velo system was installed in just five hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ribble Rail therefore benefited from two major advantages: The level crossing now meets the highest safety standards and cyclists enjoy a smooth crossing, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. The rapid installation also minimized the closure of the important Strand Road, reducing traffic disruption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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