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Integrated vehicle approval support for meeting European and national requirements

It is essential that railway vehicle manufacturers and rolling stock operating companies meet mandatory, voluntary and contractual requirements for the assembly and functions of rolling stock and components. Navigating the mandatory requirements is challenging and time intensive. In addition, the risks of not meeting these specifications or requirements are high.

TÜV SÜD provides complete one-stop support for rolling stock, from conceptualisation to approval. We have a deep understanding of the rail regulatory requirements and our very own rail testing facility covering an area of approximately 30,000 square metres. In addition to providing thorough evaluations and reports, we offer TÜV SÜD certification marks, which are globally recognised and synonymous with quality and safety.

Our services at a glance

Service

Description

Consulting

• Approval management support
• Preparation of tender documents and technical specifications
• Technical documentation
• Optimization of maintenance procedures

Testing

• Technical running, brake and derailment tests
• Crash tests on complete vehicles or components
• Strength tests
• Rail impact test for tank containers
• Testing buffers, automatic couplings and drawgear
• Functional tests
• Fire protection
• Pantograph

Independent safety assessment (ISA) and certification

• Certification of vehicles and components (including train control monitoring system (TCMS))
• Assessment of personal protection safety concepts
• Certification of maintenance procedures and workshops (Entities in charge of maintenance (ECM))