Flame-retardant pede solution for metro tunnels

Facts

• Location: Milan (Italy)
• Period: 2022
• Client: Metropolitana di Milano /A.T.M. Spa, G.C.F. Spa
• Products: pede with flame-retardant new rubber surface
• Length/quantity: 24 crossings
• Conditions: Metro tunnel

Advantages

• Special anti-slip surface for pedestrian and bicycle paths
• Low panel weight > quick, easy, effortless installation
• Can be installed manually
• Optional flame-retardant rubber surface, certified to fire class Bfl‑s1 (DIN EN 13501‑1)

Project description

In the tunnels of the Milan metro, a safe and reliable evacuation route for passengers in emergencies (such as accidents or technical failures) as well as easy access to the nearest metro station was required. To meet this safety requirement, 24 pede level crossings were integrated into the network.

• The pede elements serve as a reliable escape route, allowing passengers to quickly and safely evacuate trains in an emergency.
• Particularly noteworthy is the special design of the crossings with a flame-retardant rubber surface, which makes a crucial contribution to tunnel safety.
• The system was also adapted to the very specific superstructure of the Milan Metro.

The installation of pede crossings in Milan offers several advantages:

1. Maximum safety: The crossings create an essential evacuation route and significantly increase passenger safety in an emergency.
2. Easy maintenance: The elements can be removed and reinstalled quickly and easily when maintenance work is required. This significantly simplifies the maintenance of track systems.
3. Cost reduction: Simple handling during inspections and maintenance work can sustainably reduce operating and maintenance costs.

The installation of all 24 crossings went smoothly, demonstrating the system’s easy and efficient assembly, even under the confined conditions of the metro tunnels.