Case Study
EUWC project - Network Rail
Requirement There are about 600 level crossings (LC) sites throughout the Network Rail operation, which are known as user worked crossings (UWC). A UWC is a crossing where the user opens and shuts the gates manually when they need to cross the line. User worker crossings are normally found on rail tracks that run through farmers fields or through bridal paths or open fields where the owner has to cross the track to reach their land. UWCs are usually equipped with swinging gates or lifting barriers. The goal of the EUWC project was the enhancement of standard User Worked crossing to higher safety levels. Project details EUWC to higher safety level. System to include axle counting features to SIL 4 level plus audio and visual warning systems. The operating system must in- clude the p