Paris June 24 th 27 th 2008

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1 10 th World Level Crossing Symposium Safety and Trespass Prevention Paris June 24 th 27 th 2008 Organised by: DELEGATE In cooperation with: HANDBOOK 1

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3 Welcome The UIC (International Union of Rail Companies - in conjunction with the French Ministry of Transport, SNCF, the French train operator and RFF, the Infrastructure Manager, are pleased to invite you to the 10 th World Symposium on safety at the road/rail interface, to be held in Paris, from the 24 th 26 th June A one-day workshop highlighting the conclusions of the EU-funded SELCAT project ( will be held in conjunction with the symposium on 23 rd June There will be the opportunity to join a technical visit on 27 th June. Building on the success of the previous Level Crossing Symposium's held in the USA, Australia, the UK and Canada, the 10 th Symposium will be only the 2 nd time that a European venue has hosted the event. The symposium provides an exciting and stimulating platform from which to: discuss advances in level crossing technology and operation promote best practice in both level crossing risks and trespass prevention develop international cooperation share international dialogue on how we should collectively be dealing with safety at the road/rail interface. There will be an interesting technical programme and a variety of speakers who will provide expert views on the key issues surrounding management of the risks associated with the road/rail interface and the prevention of trespass. We will present a varied program of presenters who will share their ideas on key issues such as managing the road/rail interface, technical developments, human behaviour, suicide prevention, law enforcement, education programmes all related to the road/rail interface and reducing the instances of trespass on the railway. Not only will this event provide a global networking opportunity, it will also be accompanied by an exhibition of products and services that will permit delegates to experience, first hand, some of the developments in the field of level crossing and trespass prevention technology. As one of the major world capitals, Paris ( has excellent travel connections from all parts of the world ( as well as direct and fast high speed train connections ( to many European countries. Rich in history and boasting some of the finest cuisine in the world, Paris is an ideal location for the 10 th World Symposium. Watch for more information on the 10 th World Level Crossing Symposium 24 th 26 th June 2008 in Paris by logging on to If you can only attend one conference in 2008, this is the one for you. The answer and solutions to handling issues at the road/rail interface and in respect to trespass prevention will be at your fingertips. Book the dates now and plan now to join us in Paris in June I look forward to seeing you in Paris. Simon Fletcher Chair, International Organising Committee

4 Topics The intent of the Level Crossing 2008 Symposium is to give you access to the latest insights in thinking surrounding the management of level crossings from colleagues on both sides of this critical interface between road, and rail, and to allow you to debate, and discuss the direction for dealing with the key issues with the leading players. Here are the topics that will be dealt with during the Symposium: Topics Safety and Human Issues Education Trespass and Vandalism Engineering and Operation Road and rail System interaction Risk Management Evaluation Economics Future Vision The way forward

5 Provisional Congress Schedule Monday 23 June Tuesday 24 June Registration of participants Wednesday 25 June Thursday 26 June Friday 27 June Opening Ceremony Risk Management - Evaluation Engineering and Operation - System interaction Break Debate Break Debate Break Risk Management - Economics Safety and Human Issues - Education Engineering and Operation - System interaction Selcat Meeting Registration of participants Debate Debate Debate Risk Management - Evaluation Round Table - Risk Management Lunch Safety and Human Issues - Trespass and Vandalism 4 20mn Break Engineering and Operation - Road and Rail Debate Technical Visits Break Risk Management - Evaluation Debate Round Table - Human Factor Poster Session Break Future Vision Conclusions Welcome Cocktail Free Evening Official dinner Free Evening

6 Floorplan of the Exhibition and Conference Area Entrance Poster Exhibition s Poster exhibition Conference Area Conference Area LUNCH AREA Exhibition Area: Coffee Breaks Internet Area Number of Stands: 13 stands of 4m² 1 stand of 6m² 1 stand or 12m² Venue UNION INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER 16 rue Jean Rey Paris Map of the District Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) Access Métro : Line 6, Bir Hakeim RER : Line C, Champ de Mars Bus : lines 42, 69, 82, 87 Taxi : Easily available

7 Sponsorship To ensure the success of this Symposium, it is intended to seek companies and organisations willing to sponsor the event. Level Crossing 2008 is a "not-for-profit" conference. Financial contributions from sponsors help defray the costs of special events, invited speakers and allow us to provide reduced registration fees. Sponsoring level crossing 2008 would be an excellent opportunity to promote your organisation. We propose four possible sponsor packages, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze, all offering excellent individual publicity opportunities and value for money. These packages combine marketing and branding before the event and maximum exposure during the congress and the exhibition. By making use of one of the promotional packages, your company will become an official sponsor of LEVEL CROSSING To learn more about the possible sponsor packages, please visite the Level Crossing Website: and click on Sponsorship. If you are interested, please contact as soon as possible: Secretariat Level Crossing 2008 UIC 16, rue Jean Rey F PARIS Tel : Fax : Exhibitions We are delighted to announce the provision of an exhibition space available during the four days of Level Crossing 2008 as well as the SELCAT Workshop. Exhibitors will be able to meet and network with the most influential companies in the railway sector and raise their corporate profile. Your presence at this world event will allow you to contact key people in this issue and to highlight and show the interest of your company for updated key issues. The exhibition will enable railway companies, manufacturers and suppliers to present their products and expertise to full advantage. Internet sessions are held in the exhibition area, coffee breaks are served in the immediate surroundings. Also, the program allows time during breaks, lunch and the Opening Reception to visit the Exhibits. Your visibility will be ensured thanks to a poster session, various documents for participants but also the web site. A limited number of 4m², 6m², and 12m² of exhibit stands, located near the meeting rooms will be available. Interested organisations are invited to click on the link Exhibition of the Level Crossing Website: The 10th World Level Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention Symposium offers a unique opportunity to commercial and non-commercial institutions to present products and services related to the conference themes. To learn more about the Exhibition, please visit the Level Crossing Website: and click on Exhibition.

8 Registration Fees We are pleased to inform you that the registration for Level Crossing 2008 is now open! (The official rate is set in Euros) - Including 19.6% VAT PRICE PER PERSON PRICE PER PERSON REGISTRATION TYPE PARTICIPANTS PARTNERS (2) STANDARD (official dinner NOT included) 600,- -- OFFICIAL DINNER (1) 75,- 100,- per person (3) TECHNICAL VISITS (Not confirmed) 35,- -- (1) Limited number (2) Partners are very welcome to attend. Subject to sufficient demand a programme of optional activities can be proposed. Hotel accommodation and all meals will be at the delegate s individual responsibility. (3) Limited to a maximum of 2 persons Description of the Registration Type DESCRIPTION STANDARD TECHNICAL VISITS OFFICIAL DINNER (for participants) PARTNERS INCLUDE Admission to all Technical Sessions and Exhibitions. Lunches and Coffee breaks Delegate pack Welcome reception on 23 rd June Details to be provided Dinner in Paris on 25 th June Welcome reception on 23 rd June Dinner in Paris on 25 th June Cancellation of Registration All cancellations must be sent to the Secretariat Level Crossing 2008 in writing (fax, letter or ). In case of cancellations before May 16th 2008 deposits will be refunded less 75 for administrative costs. No refund will be made for cancellations received after May 16th To download the Registration Form, please visit the Level Crossing Website: and click on Registration & Accommodation.

9 Hotel Acommodation UIC have negotiated a certain number of rooms at 3 hotels around the UIC HQ: MERCURE, NOVOTEL and HILTON. Please note that the UIC cannot make any reservations and is not responsible for any payment. You are kindly requested to fill in the form and send it back to the hotel you have chosen. Hôtel HILTON **** 18 avenue de Suffren Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Bir Hakeim / RER C: Champ de mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel NOVOTEL Paris Tour Eiffel **** 61 quai de Grenelle Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Bir Hakeim / RER C: Champ de mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel MERCURE Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren **** 20 rue Jean Rey Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Bir Hakeim / RER C : Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel To know deadlines for reservation and tariffs at MERCURE, HILTON and NOVOTEL please visit the Accommodation page of the Level Crossing 2008 Website Hotel around UIC Headquarters: No allocation of rooms has been made at these hotels and availability is strictly on a first come first served basis. Please specify when calling that you attend a UIC meeting, the Hotel will grant you a negotiated UIC price. UIC is not in any way liable for the quality of the hotel you choose. Hôtel MERCURE Paris Tour Eiffel **** 64 boulevard de Grenelle Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix / RER C: Champ de mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel EIFFEL CAPITOL *** 9 rue Viala Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix / RER C: Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel Hôtel Eiffel Seine *** 3, bd de Grenelle Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Bir Hakeim / RER C: Champ de mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel MERCURE Paris Saint-Charles ** rue Rouelle Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix ou Métro 10: Emile Zola Hôtel Tourisme ** 66 av de la Motte-Picquet Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Motte-Picquet Hôtel Le Marquis **** 15 rue Dupleix Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: La Motte-Picquet / RER C : Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel France EIFFEL*** 8 rue Saint Charles Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix / RER C: Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel Hôtel Beaugrenelle Tour Eiffel*** 19, rue Viala Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix / RER C : Champ de mars Tour Eiffel Hôtel Innova ** 32 boulevard Pasteur Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Pasteur Hôtel Campanile Tour Eiffel ** 30 rue Saint Charles Paris Tel.: / Fax: Métro 6: Dupleix / RER C : Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel

10 Paris - Paris, city of light Well situated geographically, Paris is a capital that has been bestowed with gifts by the ages monuments inherited from a history of 2,000 years. From Notre-Dame-de-Paris, commenced in 1163, to the François Mitterand National Library inaugurated in 1995, the city is dotted with numerous iconic monuments. Paris is a veritable living post card where a thousand lights never cease to shine, lighting up the sky and revealing all the magic of a capital filled with history, intrigues of politics and money, a city replete with places to discover across diverse districts each with a unique character of its own: its culture, its artists, its museums, its magical squares, its bridges, its parks and gardens, its shopping, its nightlife,... that s Paris! Paris by day, Paris by night, under the sun or under the rain, Paris will always be Paris! - Parisian quarters Paris is not only renowned for its monuments and museums, the city also owes its reputation to the international fame of the individual quarters that make it up. Even if you have never been to a typical quarter of Paris, you have probably heard of some of them, like Le Marais or Belleville. So if you come to Paris, be sure to explore some of the quarters that have been home to famous Parisians through the centuries (artists, writers, architects ), certain of whose names adorn city streets today. - Paris, flavour capital Paris is internationally renowned as one of the capitals of gastronomy. The city brings together culinary talent and knowledge with the finest of French produce. You have at your disposal an immense choice of restaurants, offering warm and varied ambiances in which to taste the marvels of traditional French cuisine. A thousand and one flavours are to be sampled on the tables of Paris, with country stews, Mediterranean dishes, recipes from all over the world, charcuteries, cheeses, desserts Feast yourself to the enormous variety on offer in the city s restaurants, bars, tea rooms, ice cream parlours, cafés and pubs Enjoy your stay in our capital!

11 Paris Climate A melody of colours and atmospheres, a symphony of contrasting skies and light. Every season pays tribute to Paris and highlights its charms, be it the sun caressing its pale façades, or the rain reflecting the night s gleam. To the sweet music of romance or a festive beat, compose your own score for your trip to the city, depending on the time of year and the whims of the weather. At the time of the conference it will be midsummer and the days should be long and warm. It might be advisable to bring a light raincoat or umbrella and an light jacket or pullover to just keep off the cool evening breeze that comes off the river Seine. Opening times You feel like having lunch at 3pm, visiting a museum or a monument after 8pm, or buying a CD at 11 on Sunday night? In Paris everything is possible as long as you have the right information. - Shops The majority of shops are open all day from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Some smaller shops may close over lunchtime between midday and 2pm, or all day on Monday. Sundays and public holidays are the usual closing days, although there are some exceptions... During the week, the department stores all have one late-night opening day, known as a nocturne until 9pm. Supermarkets are open at different times depending on the neighbourhood, every day except Sunday, until 8, 9 or 10pm. During the sales or in December just before the holidays, most stores, both large and small, may also open on Sundays. During the remainder of the year, take a stroll through the Marais or along the Champs-Elysées, where shopping is on the menu 365 days a year, sometimes even until midnight. In other districts more and more shops are opening on Sundays and holidays. - Public transport The entire Parisian metro service will operate on Saturday evenings until 2.15 am from 23 December 2006, and on Friday evenings until 2.15 am from 29 June The Noctilien night bus service is adding 7 new bus routes to its network. You can be sure to find a metro or RER train every day between 6am and 0.30am, wherever you might be along the line. The majority of bus routes operate from 7am to 8.30pm, some lines continuing until 0.30am. Then the Noctilien bus operates from 0.30am to 5.30am. As regards taxis, you ll find them 24 hours a day. The Parisian transport network has its rush hours: at the time when most residents of Paris and Ile-de-France set off for work, between 8am and 10am, and when they head home again, between 5pm and 8pm. Saturday is also a very busy day, as many Parisians use it for their shopping expeditions. It becomes increasingly difficult to find a free taxi on Saturday evenings, particularly after midnight, as Paris is out on the town!

12 General Information Money Prices and spending Are you a saver or a spender? Paris is famous for its luxury products but the price range is extensive. Prices can vary but are displayed. Compare lists, menus, shop signs, and then make your choice. Make the most of special offers, twice-yearly sales, free admission days to museums, free entrance for cultural events and remember, a coffee costs less standing at the bar than sitting down at a table. Euros On 1 January 2002, along with 11 other Member States of the European Union, France adopted the euro currency. These notes and coins can therefore be used in any country belonging to the euro zone: France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece. Since 1 January 2007, Slovenia has been the 13th member state to introduce the euro. Banks, Exchange There is a multitude of banks in Paris, both French and foreign. They are generally open from 9am to 5pm, or 6pm, from Monday to Friday, sometimes from Tuesday to Saturday. Certain branches may close at lunchtime, between 12.30pm and 2pm. Even though you may find some banks who will accept your currency in exchange for euros, you are more likely to come across exchange bureaux, which specialize in this type of transaction. Make sure you have some ID with you.

13 Map of Paris UIC A1 Esplanade de la Défense B1 Arc de Triomphe/ Les Champ-Elysées/ Parc Monceau/ Palais des Congrès A2 Bois de Boulogne B2 Tour Eiffel/ Trocadéro/ Champ de Mars/ Ecole Militaire/ Les invalides A3 Hippodrome d Auteuil B2 Vaugirard/ Beaugrenelle Maison Radio France A4 Stade de Roland Garros/ Parc des princes/ B4 Parc André Citroën A5 Mairie d Issy D1 Canal de l Ourcq C1 Sacré Cœur/ Montmartre D2 Les buttes Chaumont/ C2 C3 C4 C5 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 Opéra/ Palais de l Elysée/ La bourse -Gare St Lazare Le Louvre/ Place de la Concorde/ Le jardin des Tuileries/ Assemblée Nationale/ Musée d Orsay/ Châtelet Les Halles/ St Germain des Prés/ La Sorbonne/ Le quartier Latin Luxembourg/ Panthéon/ Tour Montparnasse/ Denfer Rochereau- Gare Montparnasse Parc Montsouris/ Cité universitaire La villette/ Cité des Sciences et de l industrie/ Cité de la musique Belleville/ Mairie des Lilas Père Lachaise Place de la Nation/ Châteaux de Vincennes/ Parc Zoologique Bois de Vincennes D3 D4 D5 Parc des expositions/ parc Georges Brassens- Porte de Versailles Gare du nord Gare de l est Hôtel de ville/ Centre George Pompidou/ Place des Vosges/ Opéra Bastille/ Place de la Bastille Jardin des Plantes/ Arènes de Lutèce/ Bercy/ Gare d Austerlitz Gare de Lyon Bibliothèque Nationale de France/ Quartier Chinois/ Place d Italie La Butte aux Cailles

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