UIC Safety Report Highlights Critical Role of Track Maintenance
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- Dec 22,2025
Summary
November 2025 – The International Union of Railways (UIC) recently released its Safety Report 2025

UIC Safety Report 2025
The UIC Safety Report 2025 reveals a challenging landscape for global railway safety: significant accidents have increased for five consecutive years, reaching 2,018 in 2024—a 21.5% rise from 2020. Meanwhile, the rebound in level-crossing accidents and operational disruptions caused by animal collisions highlight the urgency of railway infrastructure maintenance and lifecycle management.
Key Data Visualizations from UIC Report
RailwayCare Solutions: Addressing Report Challenges
Level-Crossing Safety Enhancement
Addressing the 16% increase in level-crossing accidents, RailwayCare offers precision track grinding and profile restoration technology, effectively reducing vibration and noise caused by track wear at crossings, enhancing structural integrity.
⚪ High-precision grinding train
⚪ Customized grinding wheels
⚪ Specialized crossing maintenance plans
Animal Collision Risk Mitigation
Addressing 58% delays and 41% train damage caused by animal collisions, RailwayCare reduces derailment risks from animal impacts by maintaining track smoothness and cleanliness, enabling rapid repair of track surface damage.
⚪ Preventive track maintenance
⚪ Rapid response repair services
⚪ Eco-friendly solutions
RailwayCare LifeCycle Solution
Addressing the 29% increase in traffic-disrupting events, RailwayCare's platform integrates data monitoring and predictive maintenance, significantly reducing sudden track failures and enhancing railway system resilience.
⚪ Modular maintenance solutions
⚪ Full lifecycle management
⚪ Railway program experience
RailwayCare Core Product Series
Inspection
Precise insights prevent failures. Our intelligent inspection technology safeguards every kilometer of your track's integrity and safety.
Grinding
High-precision, automated track grinding equipment suitable for various track conditions
Maintenance
Efficient restoration ensures smooth operations. Our professional maintenance equipment delivers lasting track stability and uninterrupted service reliability.
Building a Safer Railway Future
Railway safety is not just a technical issue but a systemic management challenge. RailwayCare is committed to providing global rail clients with reliable, efficient, and sustainable maintenance solutions through innovative products and smart services, collectively addressing the safety challenges revealed in the UIC report.