Automatic Track Warning System (ATWS)

Protecting operators and allowing the passage of trains near railroad worksites requires a totally reliable warning system to signal trains approaching the worksite area. The system's electromechanical detectors automatically alert employees to any train approaching a worksite, sending a signal to a central unit which sets off audible (between 110 and 120 dB) and flashing light warnings across all the worksite, irrespective of conditions (night work, intemperate weather, area of restricted visibility including a bend or reverse bend, a bridge, tunnel or extended worksite area).

A pioneer and expert in the turnkey management of Automatic Track Warning Systems :

FS SAFETY is the first and only company (except the SNCF group) to hold the 05002 qualification.

In 2009, we came up with a groundbreaking solution for employee safety. The solution came about through an as-then unmet key need expressed by a customer for the turnkey management of Automatic Track Warning Systems.

The automatic track warning system – from the design stage to operation

FS SAFETY takes a precise, highly-ordered approach to ensuring railroad worksite safety

Layout studies
Organisation of procurement logistics
Implementation
Technical inspections and tests
Operating management

The process requires a skilled workforce with experience in installing, operating and troubleshooting ATWS: ATWS coordinator, ATWS monitoring officer, ATWS Fitter/Troubleshooter.

Our experience and expertise underpin our ability to design and implement solutions for ensuring the safety of all those working on the track worksites which we are tasked with protecting.