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“An International Mission” 12 May 2016

Isabelle Fonverne, UIC

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UIC in 2016

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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

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UIC governance

UIC General Assembly

UIC Headquarters

UIC Executive Board

240 MEMBERS

21 MEMBERS

UIC Regional Assemblies

Africa EuropeAsia Middle East North America South America

RussiaOceania

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Oleg Belozerov,Chairman

Renato Mazzoncini, Vice Chairman

Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General

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UIC ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

PASSENGERStations

Commercial & ServicesHigh Speed & Conventional

RAIL SYSTEMSignaling

Rolling StockInfrastructure

FUNDAMENTAL VALUESResearch

SafetySecurity

EnvironmentExpertise Development

Communications, Institutional Relations, HR and Social, Finance

FREIGHT

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IRU/UIC/OLE Level Crossing Guidance

International cooperation on level crossing safety

Road transport tonnage distancesin modern economies

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< 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=171Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS): http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/ltccs/data/documents/LTCCS_Manual_Public.pdf

The GLOBAL CATALYST OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, MAKING SURE THAT THE

ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IS READY

Establishing the road transport industry as a role model

We CHAMPION EXCELLENCE

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IRU Academy contribution to support the IRU overall objective

The IRU Academy at a glance

IRU Academy Programmes

Crash Prevention Programme 1-day classroom-based programme on

crash prevention, compatible withperiodical training format

Highly visualcombines simulation playbacks, on-board camera footage, and various videos

Highly practicalEvocative real-life crash cases illustrate the theory

Highly engagingFocus on group discussions and crash case analysis

Story-basedThe course is introduced by the story of a fatal crash, told by the truck driver

Includes next generation truck simulator software license

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#documentshttp://www.ilcad.org/LC-Safety-Tips.htmlContacts: www.uic.org ; fonverne@uic.orgwww.iru.org/ ; jacques.marmy@iru.orghttp://ole.ee/en/ ; tamo@operationlifesaver.eu

International cooperation UIC/IRU/OLE

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

o Economic Commission for Europe Inland Transport CommitteeWorking Party on Road Traffic (WP1)

Safety Group of Experts on Improving Safety at Level Crossings 7th session on 21-22 March 2016 http://www.unece.org/trans/roadsafe/eg_level_crossings_07.html

Contact at UIC: fonverne@uic.org

UNECE Group of Experts on safetyat level crossings, Geneva

International cooperation on level crossing safetyILCAD 2016, 8th edition: 40 countries

http://www.ilcad.org/ILCAD-2016.html

International Conference to launch ILCAD 2016PROGRAMME 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 collaborationwith 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 usedworldwide on tv and internet

ILCAD 2016 posters: UIC in collaborationwith Latvian railways (LDz)

Upon request will becustomised in additionallanguages + logos and sent to ILCAD partners to beused worldwide

International cooperation on level crossing safetywith OL through ILCAD

ILCAD 2017, 2018

1. In 2009 at the European Commission in Brussels: 1st edition 2. In 2010 at the European Commission in Brussels and at INFRABEL in

Belgium3. In 2011 at PKP PLK in Warsaw, Poland4. 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, Turkey8. In 2016, LDz and OLE, Riga and Tallinn9. 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 !