Anti-Slip Solutions for Railway Infrastructure

Anti-slip solutions for railways improve grip on platforms, maintenance walkways, steps and operational facilities used by passengers and maintenance staff. Most of these areas are outdoors, where rain, leaves, ice and brake dust quickly make surfaces slippery.

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We supply slip-resistant products for railway infrastructure: GRP anti-slip sheets, gratings, stair tread covers and anti-slip strips. Please note: approvals and acceptance by the relevant infrastructure manager must be clarified for each project. We support you with product information, and together we will find a solution that suits your site and its requirements.

Typical hazard points on railway infrastructure

• Platform surfaces and platform edges in wet, leafy or icy conditions
• Maintenance walkways and cess paths alongside the track
• Stairs, ramps and landings at signal boxes and equipment buildings
• Gratings and covers over cable troughs and shafts
• Working platforms and pit edges in workshops and depots
• Ladders on signal posts, equipment cabinets and structures

Anti-slip solutions for railways: the right products for rail infrastructure

Slip-resistant plates for platforms

GRP anti-slip sheets with a gritted surface are screwed or bonded onto existing surfaces. They are suitable for sections such as stair accesses, ramps and crossings. Suitability for public platforms must be agreed with the infrastructure manager on a case-by-case basis.

GRP anti-slip sheets for track areas

Around the track, lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials are in demand. GRP sheets can be fitted to covers, walkways and gratings. Electrical properties and fire behaviour are often decisive on railway infrastructure; versions with the relevant test evidence are available on request.

Non-slip maintenance walkways on railway infrastructure

For catwalks and maintenance walkways, anti-slip grating made of GRP or steel is an option. Open gratings let water and snow fall through. On solid surfaces, anti-slip strips offer a quick retrofit.

Stairs and steps at operational buildings

Secure outdoor stairs at signal boxes and equipment buildings with stair tread covers and stair nosings. Anti-slip handrail protection also improves grip.

Marking edges and routes

Visibility matters as much as grip. Slip-resistant floor marking highlights walkways, hazard zones and step edges, combining slip protection with clear route guidance. This is particularly helpful where staff work in darkness or poor visibility.

Slip protection for railway operational facilities

In workshops and depots, inspection pits, platforms and ladders are typical hazard points. Fixed ladders can be retrofitted with anti-slip ladder rung covers. For edges and escape routes, we offer photoluminescent escape route marking.

Choosing the right solution: what matters

Slip resistance

For workplaces, the German workplace rule ASR A1.5 and its Annex 2 provide guidance on ratings (R9 to R13) and displacement spaces (V4 to V10). Testing is carried out to DIN EN 16165:2023. Additional requirements may apply to public circulation areas and to operator-specific standards – please clarify these with the infrastructure manager. Our information is intended as guidance and does not replace an assessment of the individual case.

Substrate

Concrete, asphalt, steel plate and grating each require different products. Condition, flatness and load-bearing capacity determine whether the solution is bonded, screwed or replaced. For grating treads and covers, mesh size and supports are also important.

Cleaning

Leaves, snow and brake dust must be easy to remove. Coarse surfaces grip well but are harder to clean. Clarify whether areas are cleared or swept by machine. For winter maintenance, see our page on winter safety for stairs and paths.

Fixing

Outdoors and where there is vibration from passing trains, screw fixing is often more robust. Bonding requires clean, dry surfaces. Any drilling into structures and installations should be agreed with the infrastructure manager.

How your enquiry works

1. Describe the situation: tell us about the affected areas, steps or rungs, the substrate and the ambient conditions. Photos and approximate dimensions help with the initial assessment.
2. Agree the solution: we suggest suitable products, versions and fixing methods, and clarify any test evidence you need at the same time.
3. Receive your quote: you receive a tailored quote with dimensions, quantities and specification. Then you can decide in your own time.

FAQs about anti-slip solutions for railways

Can slip-resistant platform plates be fitted without approval?

Not without clarification – the decision lies with the relevant infrastructure manager, and approvals and acceptance must be agreed for each project. We will provide the product information you need for the approval process. Allow sufficient time for this in your project plan.

What properties do GRP anti-slip sheets need for track areas?

Slip resistance and weather resistance are key – and, depending on the location, electrical properties and fire behaviour too. Versions with the relevant test evidence are available on request.

How can maintenance walkways on railway infrastructure be made non-slip?

Non-slip maintenance walkways are created with grippy walking surfaces, such as gratings or anti-slip sheets, and with secured steps and edges. Regular cleaning and winter maintenance are still necessary.

Do you offer made-to-measure slip protection for railway facilities?

Yes. For gratings, covers and steps with non-standard dimensions, we produce custom-made solutions to your specifications.

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Planning slip protection for platforms, maintenance walkways or operational facilities? Tell us about your project and the infrastructure manager’s requirements, and we will suggest suitable anti-slip solutions for railways.