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Keeping Railways Safe with Magnetic Barrier Fencing
RSS Infrastructure has developed magnetic track safety solutions to create a safer and more efficient environment for track workers. These solutions utilise the latest magnetic technology to attach the product to the rail web.
The magnetic track safety system provides temporary magnetic barrier fencing for enhanced safety, increases productivity, and reduces costs. It is over 20 times faster to install and dismantle compared to traditional methods, requiring substantially less physical effort. This results in shorter possession times and lower mobilisation costs, leading to improved productivity and efficiency.
Safe, simple, and light, our magnetic track safety equipment consists of two components and requires no tools. It can be used even under freezing conditions when the ballast is frozen or covered with snow and eliminates the potential for ‘track distortion’ in high temperatures.
Improving Worker Safety in any Environment
In addition to creating a safer working environment, the magnetic barrier fencing system is versatile and usable in S&C areas and freezing conditions. The system’s simple magnetic attachment to the rail web prevents the need to remove or replace ballast, avoiding disturbing and inhaling harmful ballast dust.
Safe and Efficient Magnetic Barrier Fencing
Overall, RSS Infrastructure’s magnetic track safety solutions offer a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional methods. Using magnetic technology, the products are safe, simple, and light, requiring minimal physical effort. Their versatility ensures usability in various conditions, including freezing temperatures. The Magnetic Barrier Fencing and Magnetic Points Protocol Boards are certified to EN 13374 (Class A) and Network Rail PA05 05085, ensuring compliance with industry standards for quality and safety.Contact Magnetic Track Safety Solutions
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Magnetic Barrier Fencing: Faster, Safer, and More Efficient
Magnetic fencing is usable in most railway infrastructure areas. It offers simple, safe, and fast assembly/disassembly with a magnetic attachment to the rail web, without the need to remove or replace ballast. This solution allows tamping and ballast cleaning to continue while in situ and can be installed under Lookout protection.
Easy to Transport: Magnetic barrier fencing is designed to reduce heavy lifting and allow for easy transportation.
Strong Magnetic Attachment: The magnetic attachment connects to the rail web without needing to remove or replace ballast.
Robust Fibreglass Poles:The fencing poles are made of reinforced glass fibre and feature a unique locking connection for protection against environmental and structural damage.
Magnetic Points Protocol Boards: Safe Instruction for Train Drivers
Our Magnetic Points Protocol Boards use magnetic technology to provide clear instructions to train drivers about the track ahead. The boards attach magnetically to the rail web, and the strong magnets keep the boards securely in place.
Temporary Safety Technology: Like magnetic barrier fencing, the Magnetic Points Protocol Boards are easy to install and remove. They can be placed quickly and easily, making them ideal for temporary situations.
Avoid Points Damage: The boards act as a visual reminder to drivers and operators to stop and examine the points before advancing, reducing the risk of damage to the points.
Informs Workforce: The boards are located at the S&C worksite’s trailing end to ensure vehicle operators and crane controllers are aware of the switch direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
A magnetic safety barrier is a product supplied by RSS Infrastructure that utilises magnetic technology to attach to the rail web and provide temporary barrier fencing for enhanced safety of track workers.
- Simple, safe, and lightweight: The system consists of only two components and requires no tools for assembly or disassembly.
- Durable: It can be used in freezing conditions and does not affect track circuits or axle counters.
- Quick deployment: It is significantly faster to install and dismantle than traditional fencing, reducing possession times and lower mobilisation costs.
- Strong magnet: The magnetic attachment has a tensile force of 600 kg/N, ensuring a secure connection to the rail.
- No risk of damage: The system does not require ballast removal, eliminating the risk of damage to underground signalling cables and worker exposure to harmful ballast dust.
- Certified: The system is certified to EN 13374 (Class A) by HHC/DRS Inspecties B.V. and Network Rail PA05 05085.
- Enhanced safety: The fencing provides a clear visual barrier, preventing unauthorised access to the track.
- Increased efficiency: The quick installation and dismantling process reduces possession times and labour costs.
- Reduced environmental impact: The magnetic attachment eliminates the need for ballast removal, minimising disturbance to the trackbed.
- Enhanced Worker Safety: The sturdy magnetic safety fencing provides a solid physical barrier that ensures track workers are kept at a safe distance from the tracks.
Compared to traditional methods, the magnetic track safety barrier is over 20 times faster to install and dismantle, requiring substantially less physical effort. It also results in significantly shorter possession times and lower mobilisation costs, enhancing customer productivity and efficiency.
Transporting magnetic safety barriers to the worksite using a rail trolley is straightforward. The barriers are designed to be lightweight, easily portable, and easy to lift and manoeuvre onto a trolley. However, ensuring the trolley is loaded correctly and secured is important to prevent the barriers from shifting during transit.
Yes, magnetic safety barriers are designed to be easily assembled and dismantled, allowing for quick setup and removal as needed. The barriers are made of modular components that can be easily connected and disconnected, and many are also equipped with magnetic connectors that allow them to be attached and detached from the rail quickly and easily. This makes magnetic safety barriers convenient for temporary safety measures during maintenance or repair work on the rail infrastructure.
The Magnetic Points Protocol Board is an innovative product that uses magnetic technology to provide clear instructions to train drivers about the track ahead. It is attached magnetically to the rail web, and the strong magnets ensure the boards remain securely in place. The board acts as a visual reminder to drivers and operators to stop and examine the points before advancing, reducing the risk of damage to the points.
You can contact RSS Infrastructure directly at 0330 113 0004. Their experienced track safety team, led by David Hodkinson, Head of Track Warning Services, is available to discuss your project needs. Alternatively, you can speak to our Commercial team at the same number.
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