Rail infrastructure services

Implement safe and reliable railway infrastructure networks

Rail infrastructureReliable and safe infrastructure is the foundation of any railway system. Your business needs to ensure safety and reliability in the implementation of various elements of rail infrastructure in use today, including both the line network and all stationary structures. These elements include superstructure, earthworks, civil works and tunnel safety.

TÜV SÜD provides a comprehensive range of railway assessment, testing and certification solutions for ensuring the safety and reliability across your entire infrastructure.

Our laboratories are equipped with specialised technology to conduct tests on a wide variety of track components according to the corresponding standards. Additionally, we are able to offer EC certification services to technical specifications for interoperability (TSI) for Infrastructure (HS and CR INS), Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and Safety in Railway Tunnels (SRT).

Our services at a glance

Testing

  • Testing of track components
    (e.g. sleeper, rail, fastening, welding, track fencing)

Independent safety assessment (ISA) and certification

  • Assessment of rail infrastructure (understructure, superstructure, civil works, energy, interface rolling stock / track components and interface rolling stock / catenary)
  • Certification of track components and measurement cars
  • Assessment of fire protection systems (e.g. railway stations, tunnels, etc.)

Your benefits at a glance

  • Enhance product marketability – with certificates from a trusted third-party testing organisation, increasing the acceptance of your products.
  • Save time and money – through our experience from various infrastructure projects. We will help you meet safety requirements while avoiding costly and time consuming rework of requirements and specifications.
  • Minimise risk – of time-consuming delays and rework, especially at the later stages of a project.