An International Mission 12 May 2016 Isabelle Fonverne, UIC
UIC in 2016 2 240 Members in 95 countries 2
UIC, its missions Promoting the development of rail transport at world level, in order to meet challenges of mobility and sustainable Development Key Challenges in terms of 3
UIC governance Oleg Belozerov, Chairman Renato Mazzoncini, Vice Chairman Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General UIC General Assembly 240 MEMBERS UIC Executive Board 21 MEMBERS UIC Regional Assemblies Africa Asia Europe Middle East North America South America 4 5 4 3 2 1 Oceania Russia 1 1 UIC Headquarters 4
UIC ORGANISATION STRUCTURE PASSENGER Stations Commercial & Services High Speed & Conventional FREIGHT RAIL SYSTEM Signaling Rolling Stock Infrastructure FUNDAMENTAL VALUES Research Safety Security Environment Expertise Development Communications, Institutional Relations, HR and Social, Finance 5
International cooperation on level crossing safety IRU/UIC/OLE Level Crossing Guidance
Road transport tonnage distances in modern economies 90 80 84.9% 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 11.8% 2.4% 0.9% < 150km 150-500km 500-1000km > 1000km
Culture of Road Safety Human Factors
Accident Analysis ETAC A Scientific Study Results confirmed by other studies European Truck Accident Causation Study (ETAC) : http://www.iru.org/en_bookshop_item?id=171 Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS): http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/ltccs/data/documents/ltccs_manual_public.pdf
IRU Academy contribution to support the IRU overall objective The GLOBAL CATALYST OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, MAKING SURE THAT THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IS READY We 3 CHAMPION EXCELLENCE Establishing the road transport industry as a role model
The IRU Academy at a glance
IRU Academy Programmes
Crash Prevention Programme 1-day classroom-based programme on crash prevention, compatible with periodical training format Highly visual combines simulation playbacks, on-board camera footage, and various videos Highly practical Evocative real-life crash cases illustrate the theory Highly engaging Focus on group discussions and crash case analysis Story-based The course is introduced by the story of a fatal crash, told by the truck driver Includes next generation truck simulator software license
International cooperation UIC/IRU/OLE A level crossing is an interface between road and rail infrastructure. According to the UN- ECE 1968 Vienna Convention and the Highway Code, trains have priority, whilst road users and pedestrians must comply with road signs and signals in order to cross safely and consequently prevent any collision arising from misuse or inappropriate behaviour and potentially endangering train passengers, crew and other users. Using a level crossing is safe as long as users cross properly. Nevertheless, risks still exist and the consequences of a collision between trains and commercial vehicles can be dramatic. Global freight and passenger traffic, both road and rail, have increased markedly in recent decades, thereby also increasing the risks of collisions at level crossings. This is why IRU and UIC, two worldwide road and rail associations, plus Operation Lifesaver Estonia, have decided to join forces to raise awareness about level crossing safety amongst transport professionals. This safety guidance does not necessarily cover every situation that may arise when drivers of commercial vehicles use a level crossing, but it may help make them more aware of how to avoid the risks that may lead to a collision. These flyers will be distributed to professional drivers through IRU, available in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian very soon. http://www.uic.org/level-crossings?var_mode=calcul#documents http://www.ilcad.org/lc-safety-tips.html Contacts: www.uic.org ; fonverne@uic.org www.iru.org/ ; jacques.marmy@iru.org http://ole.ee/en/ ; tamo@operationlifesaver.eu
The IRU/UIC/OLE Guidance will focus: On awareness that can save lives On recommendations On helping drivers to pay attention On cases of vehicle breaks down on railways tracks On providing observations
Availability 3 flyers available in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Arabic. Additional translations will follow later.
1) Level crossing safety guidance for Truck drivers
2) Level crossing safety guidance for Bus/Coach drivers
3) Level crossing safety guidance for Taxi drivers
Press releases published on 3 May in EN/FR/GE http://www.ilcad.org/press-media,394.html?var_mode=calcul
International cooperation on level crossing safety UNECE Group of Experts on safety at level crossings, Geneva o Economic Commission for Europe Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Road Traffic (WP1) Safety Group of Experts on Improving Safety at Level Crossings 7 th session on 21-22 March 2016 http://www.unece.org/trans/roadsafe/eg_level_crossings_07.html Contact at UIC: fonverne@uic.org
International cooperation on level crossing safety ILCAD 2016, 8th edition: 40 countries http://www.ilcad.org/ilcad-2016.html
International Conference to launch ILCAD 2016 PROGRAMME http://www.ilcad.org/ilcad-2016.html Hosted by Latvian railways (LDz) and OLE Riga: international conference on 10 June 2016 Tallinn on 11 June 2016: technical visit with rescue team
ILCAD 2016 material
ILCAD 2016 video: UIC in collaboration with Latvian railways (LDz) 1 video, exists in Latvian, with subtitles in English. Will be sent to ILCAD partners to be customised in other languages and used worldwide on tv and internet
ILCAD 2016 posters: UIC in collaboration with Latvian railways (LDz) Upon request will be customised in additional languages + logos and sent to ILCAD partners to be used worldwide
International cooperation on level crossing safety with OL through ILCAD
ILCAD 2017, 2018 1. In 2009 at the European Commission in Brussels: 1 st edition 2. In 2010 at the European Commission in Brussels and at INFRABEL in Belgium 3. In 2011 at PKP PLK in Warsaw, Poland 4. In 2012 at RFF in Paris, France 5. In 2013 at UNECE in Geneva, Switzerland 6. In 2014 at REFER in Lisbon, Portugal 7. In 2015, at TCDD in Istanbul, Turkey 8. In 2016, LDz and OLE, Riga and Tallinn 9. In 2017, perhaps Slovak railways (Bratislava) and/or Czech Railways (Prague) 10.In 2018? USA??? Or joint event USA/Canada?
Thank you for your attention!