Rockfalls, landslides, and slope failures are increasing across Europe as climate change accelerates extreme rainfall, freeze–thaw cycles, and weather instability. For railways, mountain roads, hydro installations, and public infrastructure, reliable rockfall...
Monitoring Tunnel Wall Stability on the Old Gotthard Line The old Gotthard mountain route remains one of Europe’s most historically significant rail corridors. More than a century after its construction, sections of the alignment continue to operate through narrow...
Even minor rockfall events can weaken protective barriers and cause costly downtime. The Impact Sentinel system continuously monitors low-energy impacts, helping operators move from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance across rail, road, and alpine infrastructure.
Long-Distance Communication: Rockfall Monitoring in Real Time Overview Many hazard zones—such as Rockfall & Landslides, especially in alpine or isolated regions—are difficult to reach and challenging to maintain.For these locations, reliable remote monitoring is not...
Some segments of Switzerland’s Gotthard railway corridor pass through exceptionally steep terrain where traditional protective measures are difficult—if not impossible—to install. One such section required the construction of a 90-degree vertical rockfall barrier, positioned directly above a tunnel entrance.
The goal: to stop falling debris before it could reach the tracks below. But the vertical nature of the installation introduced complex safety and logistical challenges—both during setup and ongoing maintenance.
Location: Gotthard Tunnel Line, Switzerland Focus: Rockfall detection at tunnel entrances Technology Partner: INGLAS (Impact Sentinel system) First installed: 2014 A Key Railway Through Alpine Terrain The Gotthard Tunnel Line is one of Europe’s most important rail...