What is ILCAD?
The International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) is a global initiative aimed at improving safety at level crossings. The campaign is led by UIC, the worldwide railway organisation, with strong support from the international railway community.
Over the years, an increasing number of road sector organisations and international institutions (such as UNECE, IRU, IRF) have joined the effort to raise awareness of the risks at level crossings and encourage road users and pedestrians to “Act safely at level crossings.”
Each year, a partner country hosts the launch event, providing an opportunity for participants to share best practices and projects that enhance safety and reduce accidents. Exceptionally this year our events will be held at UIC HQ in Paris.
Since 2009, the ILCAD international conference has marked the start of the global awareness campaign in a different country each year. This event attracts representatives from the railway industry, road authorities, academia, and other stakeholders committed to improving level crossing safety worldwide.
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17th Edition: ILCAD 2025 #UICRAIL
To view more of this year’s Ilcad campaign in multiple languages, visit our official YouTube channel.
Venue
UIC Headquarters
Address:
16 rue Jean Rey,
75015, Paris,
FRANCE
How to get there
Metro: Line 6 – Bir Hakeim station
RER: Line C – Champ de Mars station
Bus: Lines 42, 69, 82, 87
Taxi: Taxi stand located next door
Accessibility: Fully accessible for people with reduced mobility
List of recommended hotels
List of hotels (EN)
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