Autosounds helps cyclists safety...

Crossrail contract helps Autosounds progress within the vehicle safety sector...

Back in February 2012 one in ten lorries were turned away from Europe’s biggest construction project for failing safety standards imposed to protect cyclists.

Crossrail inspectors refused entry to 31 of 253 vehicles bringing building materials to sites along the planned £15 billion commuter railway.

 

A freight industry source said that hauliers were being turned away fully laden because their lorries had not been fitted with proximity sensors, alarms, extra mirrors or safety bars to guard against fatal collisions with cyclists and other road users. 

"It's great for Autosounds as a company who can begin to diversify into areas that require specialist auto electrical knowledge for the installation of safety equipment. We will continue to seek work in this sector and have all of the relevant suppliers in place to enable us to provide our customers with side warning alarms, left hand turn speakers, vehicle cctv and reverse camera systems which all goes a long way to provide even more safety for cyclists on the UK's roads." 


About Crossrail:

Crossrail will run 118 km from Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, through new twin-bore 21 km tunnels under central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. It will bring an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes commuting distance of London's key business districts.
When Crossrail opens it will increase London's rail-based transport network capacity by 10%, supporting regeneration across the capital, helping to secure London's position as a world leading financial centre, and cutting journey times across the city.
Crossrail will deliver substantial economic benefits for all of London and the South East. Latest economic forecasts suggest that Crossrail will add £42bn to the economy. Previous estimates were that Crossrail would deliver up to a £36bn boost to the UK economy.
Up to 14,000 people will be employed at the peak of construction in 2013/2015.
Crossrail is being delivered by Crossrail Limited (CRL). CRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London. Crossrail is jointly sponsored by the Department for Transport and Transport for London.