Manual for the use of impassable mats to prevent unauthorized entry of persons into the runway area

• Folded P.
• Folded P.
• Tučka P.
• Perůtka J.

1. Purpose of the methodology and introduction to the issue
1.1 Purpose of the methodology
1.2 Users of the methodology
1.3 The problem of unauthorized access to the track

2. Characteristics and functions of impassable mats
2.1 What are impassable mats
2.2 Functions of measures
2.3 Typical places of use
2.4 General principles for installing impassable mats

3. Selected aspects of the installation from the point of view of the railway operator
3.1 Work on the track surface
3.2 Snow plow operation
3.3 Operational maintenance of impassable mats
3.4 Protective ramps
3.5 Impassable mats and elevation of the gravel bed in the arch
3.6 Panels of impassable mats and rails
3.7 Impassable mats and other elements placed in the track
3.8 Impassable mats and the sign "End of platform"
3.9 Impassable mats and passability for staff, accessibility of equipment
3.10 Employee safety

This methodology was developed on the basis of the results of the project Research into the possibility of using impassable mats for the prevention of unauthorized entry of persons into the railway area (ISPROFOND 5006510011), which was implemented with the support of the State Transport Infrastructure Fund as part of the New Technologies program.