Gmundner Fertigteile Featured in International Journal: BODAN® – A Smart Solution for Safer Level Crossings

Rethinking safety at level crossings: The latest issue of the renowned journal Applied Research Topics in Transport and Logistics – PROMET – Traffic & Transportation (Vol. 37, No. 1/2025) highlights the BODAN® system as an innovative and future-ready solution for level crossings.

The article was created in cooperation with Zdravko Zdunić, Executive Director of RMT GRUPA, and Roman Wiesinger, International Sales Manager for BODAN systems at Gmundner Fertigteile, and contributes valuable industry insights to the journal’s special topic: Prevention of Traffic Accidents at Level Crossings.

What is the BODAN® system?

BODAN® is a modular level crossing system offering long-lasting, weather-resistant, and high-friction surface characteristics. The panels are made from a high-strength polymer compound – more robust than traditional concrete, while offering superior flexibility and tensile strength.

Advanced Design for Maximum Compatibility

The system’s standout feature is the Bridge Design principle: BODAN panels are not placed on top of the sleepers. Instead, they are held in place by rubber profiles along the rail web and edge beams. This creates an independent system that is compatible with any rail profile, sleeper type, or fastening system – and remains reusable even after relocation or infrastructure modifications.