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LCG RailGUARDAdditional protection.
Where roads and railways meet.

Vehicles entering level crossings in error can have serious consequences. LCG RailGUARD is being developed as a supplementary, modular safety system intended to add a physical restraint function to existing protection.

At its core is the TWINSLIDE NETBARRIER: roadside housings, extending elements with a catch net and a clearly visible warning. The configuration is subject to technical assessment and coordination for each site.

Modular by design

Adapted to the crossing, installation space and local requirements.

Planned together

Coordination with the municipality, infrastructure operator and the relevant regional authorities.

Pilot location

Puchberg am Schneeberg
Site-specific development and joint preliminary technical assessment. Deployment is subject to the required testing and approvals.

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Knowledge & facts

Understanding crossings. Advancing safety.

Austrian network data and European accident statistics show why level crossings deserve particular attention.

Protection on the Austrian ÖBB network
  • 1,633 · 56.8%Active protection
  • 1,241 · 43.2%Road signs only

ÖBB, July 2026. Percentages and remainder calculated from published counts. ÖBB · 02.07.2026 (source, new tab)

A closer look

What does “active protection” mean?

Active protection uses lights or barriers with lights. Other crossings use road signs. The railway authority determines protection.

ÖBB · 02.07.2026 (source, new tab)
What can accident statistics tell us?

It describes recorded events over a period. The count alone assesses neither the risk at a particular crossing nor the effect of new technology. Traffic volumes and local conditions also need to be considered for a site assessment.

What additional role is RailGUARD intended to serve?

LCG is investigating an additional physical restraint before the danger zone. A pilot must assess restraint performance, safe clearances, fault conditions, winter operation and interfaces with existing protection. The statistics do not demonstrate the effectiveness of the LCG system.

Sources & contextReviewed: 26 September 2026

Public statistics and technical background, not test results for LCG products. Reporting years and scopes differ; they are stated beside each figure. The LCG pilot considerations are our development objectives.

Puchberg am Schneeberg

Concept visualisations of the TWINSLIDE NETBARRIER at the town-centre level crossing.

LCG RailGUARD – concept visualisation 1 of the closed catch-net barriers with a red STOP display at the town-centre level crossing in Puchberg am Schneeberg
Town centre · View 1Open full size (new tab)
LCG RailGUARD – concept visualisation 2 of the closed catch-net barriers with a red STOP display at the town-centre level crossing in Puchberg am Schneeberg
Town centre · View 2Open full size (new tab)
Symbolic illustration: three people from diverse backgrounds smiling in conversation in an Austrian town square
Illustrative concept

People at the heart of it

For people on the move.

Whether travelling to work, school or friends, local people are at the heart of our development. Together with municipalities and infrastructure operators, we aim to assess additional protection for level crossings.

Information & next steps

LCG RailGUARD: resources to download.

A product description for your team and the right form for your project enquiry.

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