Tests for vehicles

Checks, examinations and tests on the finished test object for safe, reliable and economical use in railway operations.

• Acceptance of the test object
• Planning and control of all necessary checks/tests including any necessary on-line running tests
• Drafting of no-objection certificates
• Implementation of the risk management procedure for on-line running tests, including assessment by an AsBo
• ETCS-network access tests & application for network access for on-line running tests
• Application for timetables for the on-line running tests
• Performing the on-line running tests (also with our own drivers/traction units)
• Preparation of assessments and expert opinions for network access/approval notice of the licensing authority
• Delivery of all test reports
• Testing of systems that require monitoring, such as tanks, batteries, pressure or steam boilers

We perform tests in the following disciplines:

• Aerodynamics
• Acoustics and vibrations
• Propulsion technology
• Battery technology
• Fatigue strength test
• Fire safety assessment
• Braking systems test
• EMF
• EMV
• Running characteristics testing
• Radio communication, Transmission, GSM-R
• Glass Testing
• Information systems
• Isulating oils
• Air conditioning
• Fuels test
• Oils
• Wheel/rail contact
• Lubricating greases
• Spectroscopy
• Pantograph opverhead
• Tribological examination
• Environmental conditions
• Non-destructive testing
• Buffer and draw gear