Safety innovation

It is reported that ‘SafeGate’, which could have huge implications for rural user operated crossings, was extremely well-received and the company is now developing the product in conjunction with the rail industry as Bernstein MD, Robert Emms, explains: "Rail safety is a huge growth industry and one that is becoming increasingly significant to our business. We were really pleased with the reaction to SafeGate at Railtex and will be working closely with key figures from the rail industry to combine our specialist knowledge as we develop the product further. Any innovations that can reduce the number of deaths on the UK’s rail infrastructure will be welcomed by industry and passengers alike.”

SafeGate uses a solenoid locking safety switch (SLK) which was originally designed for machine guarding applications. It works by electromagnetic force to hold gates closed when a train is detected.