Concrete-look noise protection blending seamlessly into the picturesque Cinque Terre coastline

Facts

Location: Cinque Terre, Bonassola
Period: March 2022
Client: Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
Products: IP, decor panels street side
Length/quantity: approx. 36 meters
Conditions: R-500, individual railing

Advantages

Only approx. 1,300 mm above top of rail
No visual obstruction for residents and passengers
Simplified approval process: foundation-free installation
Minimal downtimes: quick and easy installation
No material fatigue due to vibrations

Project description

The double-track coastal mountain line in Cinque Terre, especially in the Bonassola section, runs mainly on bridges through low-lying coastal villages. As there is no spatial separation between the tracks and the inhabited coastal sections, the railroad noise spreads particularly strongly into the funnel-shaped coastal areas.

The rail operator was looking for a noise protection system that met the following criteria:

Compact design
Quick and easy installation
Visually integrated into the existing bridge structure

The decision fell in favor of KRAIBURG STRAIL’s IP noise protection solution. The infill panels are equipped with vulcanized mounting rails, allowing for easy and rapid installation on existing railings. In addition, the outward-facing surfaces of the infill panels are finished in a concrete look, visually harmonizing with the bridge structure.

The IP panels blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape while providing highly effective noise reduction, ensuring the necessary piece and quiet for the affected coastal areas.