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TÜV NORD for the rail industry: safety and efficiency throughout the entire lifecycle

We test, certify, and support railway technology throughout its entire life cycle—throughout Germany and in accordance with standards.

Our services for the railway industry
Roter Zug in Bewegung auf einem Bahnhof

Ensuring safety in railway technology – TÜV NORD as your partner

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TÜV NORD's railway technology division has been supporting customers in the railway sector for more than 20 years in all matters relating to the inspection, assessment and approval of rail vehicles, infrastructure and components. Here we let our customers talk about us.

See what Stadler Deutschland, Max Bögl and Hamburger Hochbahn have to say about their cooperation with us.

A modern high-speed train emerges from a tunnel into lush green countryside. The image shows the efficiency and speed of rail transport, supported by TÜV NORD.
Moderner Zug bei Sonnenuntergang auf einer Bahnstrecke

TÜV NORD – Your benefits in the rail industry

  • The highest standards of safety and quality throughout the entire life cycle
  • Standard-compliant approval of vehicles, components and control centres
  • Reduction of operational risks and legal uncertainties
  • Support with digitalisation and IT security
  • Tailor-made training and coaching for your team

FAQ rail industrty

TÜV NORD provides support in relation to national standards (EBO, BoStrab) and European requirements (TSI, CSM).

Through testing in accordance with IEC 61508 and CENELEC standards, as well as functional safety assessments.

TÜV NORD inspects and certifies in accordance with DIN EN 50518 / TSA.STANDARD, including physical, organisational and technical security requirements.

Current knowledge about the railway industry

Eine moderne Einschienenbahn mit der Aufschrift "more mobility" fährt über eine erhöhte Betontrasse, die sich über Wasser und eine bewaldete Landschaft erstreckt. Der silber-graue Zug spiegelt sich im ruhigen Wasser darunter wider.
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Luftaufnahme einer stark befahrenen Kreuzung mit mehreren Autos, einem Bus und Fußgängern an den Zebrastreifen. Die Kreuzung zeigt das typische Verkehrsgewimmel einer Großstadt aus der Vogelperspektive.
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Ein U-Bahn-Zug fährt durch einen beleuchteten Tunnel mit kreisförmigen Lichtringen, die eine dynamische Streifenoptik erzeugen. Die Eisenbahnschienen führen in die Tiefe des Tunnels, während die rhythmischen Lichtbögen eine hypnotische, futuristische Atmosphäre schaffen.
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