Operation and
Maintenance of
Railway Systems
Innovative maintenance solutions for railway systems as well as the
integration of maintenance into operation.
Your challenges
Rail vehicle and rolling stock manufacturers and
operators face the challenge of guaranteeing personal
safety and protecting the value of assets and the
environment, while also complying with statutory
requirements and product liability regulations.
Why is valuation important?
You will competently be guided through the fields of
operation, maintenance and the relevant management
processes:
■■ Evaluation of your existing solutions
■■ Consulting and coaching
■■ Training
How can we help you?
Operation (interface to maintenance)
■■ Integration of maintenance into the safety management
system
■■ Operational strategies, integration of maintenance into
operation
■■ Definition of resources and deployment planning of
resources (vehicles, personnel)
■■ Organisation of operation and interface to maintenance
■■ Rules and regulations for operation
Maintenance
■■ Maintenance theory and strategies
TÜV SÜD
■■ Maintenance concepts (incl. guidance for practical
realisation), planning processes
■■ Organisation of maintenance and interface to operation
■■ Maintenance processes (incl. optimisation)
■■ Definition of resources (personnel, material, tools,
measurement and test equipment)
■■ Maintenance scheduling
■■ Maintenance infrastructure (incl. storage and logistic
concepts)
■■ Rules and regulations for maintenance
Management Systems
■■ Maintenance (e. g. ECM)
■■ Risk management (CSM – risk analysis/evaluation and
assessment)
■■ Quality and safety
■■ Requirements management
■■ Documentation and information
■■ Occupational safety and health, environmental
protection
■■ Requirements management and interface management
specifications
Certification (in cooperation with our affiliated groups)
■■ ECM
■■ QMS / IRIS
■■ Jointing (EN 15085)
■■ Non-destructive testing
■■ Systems requiring obligatory monitoring
■■ Minimise risk – by identifying safety- and approv-
al-relevant weaknesses at an early stage to avoid
project delays.
■■ Gain a competitive edge – by working with a single
partner who provides services as a Notified Body
(NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo) and Assessment Body
(AsBo).
Why choose TÜV SÜD?
References
Siemens AG
■■ Establishment of the accomplishment for certification
of vehicle maintenance for Desiro Mainline train sets
(Mittelrheinbahn)
■■ Engineering support for the high speed multiple unit
train Velaro Russia, Germany, Spain and EuroStar
TCDD (Turkish State Railways)
■■ Maintenance assessment for multiple unit trains (type
HT65000 of the CAF company) during commissioning
and start of operation
Stadler Pankow GmbH
■■ Maintenance optimisation according to DIN 27201-1
Bombardier Transportation
■■ Support Maintenance Concept and maintainability
requirements for the high speed multiple unit train
Zefiro
ODIG
■■ Check of the existence of rules and regulations for
maintenance and assessment of their application to
practice
ECM
■■ Accreditation as inspection body in cooperation with
TÜV SÜD Austrian subsidiary (certification body)
■■ Development of certification procedures in cooperation
with the Federal Railway Authority (FRA) in Germany
■■ ECM Certifications on behalf of TÜV SÜD Austria and
as administration assistant of the FRA
TÜV SÜD draws on nearly 50 years of experience in the
rail business and has extensive specialist expertise in
consulting, technical planning and impartial assessments
for all types of systems and subsystems in rail transport
and rolling stock. Over the years, we have prioritised
the expansion of our proven success in rolling stock
quality and safety. We are recognised worldwide as a
railway safety assessor and many of our experts hold
accreditation from German and other European and
international authorities.
Choose certainty. Add value.
TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability
solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection,
auditing, certification, training and consulting services.
Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold
accreditations in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle
East and Africa. By delivering objective solutions to
our customers, we add tangible value to businesses,
consumers and the environment.
Contact
Your point of contact Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Müller:
■■ Tel.: +49 30 632230-13
■■ Fax: +49 30 632230-99
■■ E-Mail: ralf.mueller2@tuev-sued.de
Your business benefits
from numerous projects ensuring you to minimize the
risk of time-consuming and costly rework. We are your
partner for all services throughout the entire scope of
rail, light rail and metro system assessment.
TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH
+49 89 5791-1473
Barthstraße 16, 80339 Munich, Germany
rail@tuv-sud.com
www.tuv-sud.com/rail
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