ILCAD Launch conference 2024

The 16th edition of ILCAD (International Level Crossing Awareness Day) on 6 June 2024 was preceded
by the 3rd edition of TRESPAD (Trespass Awareness Day) on 5 June, more information on TRESPAD
here https://trespad.org

1. ILCAD Campaign
International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) is a worldwide initiative to improve awareness of level crossing safety. Since 2009 the campaign has been spearheaded by the International Union of Railways (UIC), the worldwide railway organisation with the support of the railway community around the world. About 50 countries usually take part in the ILCAD annual campaign.

ILCAD and TRESPAD 2024 targeted “Vulnerable users” with the slogan “Beware of trains. Life can change in a split second”.

For a summary on the ILCAD 2024 campaign read this article

ILCAD 2024 video

Each year, a partner country hosts the launch events at which good practices and projects to improve safety and reduce the accident toll are shared.
This conference attracts railway industry representatives, road authorities, academics, and many others from around the world who are working to raise awareness about the dangers surrounding level crossings.

2. ILCAD Launch Conference

Read a summary of the launch conferences here

Both ILCAD and TRESPAD campaigns were launched at two international conferences (held in person, in Spanish and English) to exchange ideas and best practices on level crossing safety, trespass and suicide prevention.

The events were co-organised by the International Union of Railways = UIC
and the Argentinian Transport Safety Board= Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST).

The conferences were followed by technical and social visits on 7 June.

Venue
Sarmiento 151, CABA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VKahFKtsSgkoe3F36

Programme of the 3 days: ILCAD TRESPAD 5-6-7 June 2024
Programme TRESPAD 5 June 2024
PROGRAMME ILCAD 6 JUNE 2024
Programme Technical Visit 7 June 2024
Programa de los tres dias 5-7 de Junio (spanish)
Programa TRESPAD 5 de Junio 2024 (spanish)
Programa ILCAD 6 de Junio 2024 (spanish)
Programa Visita técnica 7 de Junio 2024 (spanish)

Touristic tips
Read

Touristic tips for Argentine in English_version 2
Guía para el turista en Argentina (español)

Speakers
click here https://trespad.org/trespad-launch-conference-2024/#speakers
and scroll down to ILCAD speakers

Watch here a welcome video from JST

Registration to our 3-day-events
Registration is closed.

List of recommended hotels

List of hotels (English)
LISTA DE HOTELES (spanish)

Organising Committee

UIC would like to thank our hosts Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) for their support in the organisation of our events in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sponsors

With over 60 years of experience, Schweizer Electronic offers leading railroad safety systems for construction sites, level crossings and radio remote controls for rail vehicles as well as partnerships for innovation projects.
Since its foundation in 1964, Schweizer Electronic has been a pioneer in the provision of railroad safety systems. The headquarters in Reiden, Switzerland, serves as an innovation, development and production center as well as a starting point for worldwide distribution via subsidiaries and partners.
A team of around 220 employees works continuously on the further development of products and technologies to meet the growing demands of rail traffic. Schweizer Electronic’s mission is to contribute to a safer and more efficient rail infrastructure worldwide while promoting the mobility of people.
Schweizer Electronic offers a comprehensive service that covers the entire life cycle of the products. From analyzing the situation to providing comprehensive support - remote and on-site - customers are guaranteed seamless cooperation.
A dedicated support team is available around the clock, 24/7, to provide technical support and deliver quick solutions when needed.
In addition, Schweizer Electronic offers training courses and training programs, both online, at the Reiden site, or at the customer’s premises, to ensure that the full potential of the products and application possibilities is exploited. The training courses are conducted by experienced professionals and enable customers to deepen their expertise, expand their skills and acquire a certificate for the respective application.

Wavetrain is an innovating Norwegian company. At Wavetrain our aim is to reduce risk at level crossings. The conventional cost of securing level crossings is staggering. Installing and maintaining conventional systems incur a high cost on the infrastructure owners. The Wavetrain system installs in a night without service interruption. Overall cost and time spent installing and operating the Wavetrain system offers great value to our customers. By installing our system, you will increase the reach of available funds to reduce risk at a greater number of unprotected crossings. The Wavetrain Level Crossing Protection (WLXP) System is Type Approved in the UK by Network Rail and is a unique and smart way to upgrade your level crossings.

https://www.ensco.com/about
ENSCO delivers advanced rail technology solutions for the passenger, transit and freight rail markets.
https://youtu.be/h6VzfwUcMfg?si=hQ_A79JcrSmKj-KF

BODAN is a level crossing system that is used for all types of rail & sleepers, characterized by high quality & a long life time in different road stresses & climate conditions.

Previous ILCAD campaigns

Previous campaigns