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Certification · Homologation
Certification and homologation services ensure that rolling stock, components and infrastructure meet national and international safety, quality and interoperability standards. These services include testing, documentation, technical assessments and approvals required for market entry and operation across different rail networks. Suppliers in this category support manufacturers and operators with conformity assessments, CE marking, ECM certification, and compliance with standards such as TSI, EN, UIC and ISO.
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Complete Vehicle Testing
Complete vehicle testing covers the validation and verification of entire rolling stock units prior to certification or entry into service. This includes performance testing, brake tests, dynamic behaviour, noise and vibration testing, emissions and energy consumption analysis, as well as onboard systems integration. Suppliers in this category support OEMs, operators and leasing companies in ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance across diverse operating conditions.
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Component Testing & Diagnostics
Component testing and diagnostics ensure the performance, safety and longevity of individual parts and subsystems used in rolling stock and railway infrastructure. This includes mechanical, electrical and environmental testing, fatigue analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT) and failure diagnostics. Suppliers in this category support manufacturers, maintainers and operators in verifying quality, troubleshooting faults and meeting regulatory standards.
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Design Services
Design services in the rail sector cover the development of new rolling stock, system components and railway infrastructure, as well as the redesign and modernisation of existing assets. This includes concept design, CAD modelling, ergonomics, aerodynamics, structural analysis and compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Suppliers in this section support operators, OEMs and infrastructure managers with tailored design and engineering expertise.
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Engineering Services
Suppliers in this category provide engineering services to the railway sector, supporting projects across infrastructure, rolling stock and systems. Their offerings include engineering consultancy, technical documentation, failure analysis and design validation, as well as asset assessments such as wheel profile measurements, rail contact fatigue analysis and geometry measurements. These services help ensure safety, compliance and performance throughout the asset lifecycle.
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Logistics & Cargo Handling
Logistics and cargo handling services for the rail sector include the transport of rolling stock, rail components and infrastructure materials. Suppliers in this category offer multimodal transport solutions, customs support and specialist equipment for loading and unloading large or sensitive rail assets. Services may also cover end-to-end project logistics for rail construction and maintenance operations.
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Procurement Services
Procurement services in the rail sector support operators, manufacturers and infrastructure companies in sourcing the components, systems and services they need. These suppliers assist with supplier selection, contract management, cost optimisation and compliance. This category includes companies that specialise in railway-specific procurement, helping clients navigate supply chain challenges and streamline purchasing.
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Research & Testing
Research and testing services in the rail sector ensure that components, systems and technologies meet required standards before commercial deployment. This includes laboratory testing, field trials, prototyping, validation and verification of performance, safety and durability. The suppliers in this section support innovation and compliance across rolling stock, infrastructure and signalling.
Asset Services News
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New Berlin S-Bahn Tested in Siemens Train Test Centre
The new Berlin S-Bahn, built by Stadler, is undergoing testing in the Siemens Rail Vehicle Test Centre in Germany, the largest in the world.
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UNIFE: EU Investments for Innovation in Rail Transport
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9 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 8
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The Defining Event in Public Transport
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DAMM Cellular Systems Appoint New Vice President of Research & Development
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Frauscher Tracking Solutions FTS at the Smart Rail Connectivity Campus
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Astronics Test Systems Awarded New York City Transit Contract
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Covestro and EconCore Join Forces in Composites Development
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UK: Rail Alliance and BCRRE to Join Forces
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The Current Impact of Digitisation on the Rail Industry
Digitisation is impacting every area of the rail industry, from train maintenance through to ticket sales. As the industry looks at ways to …
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Astronics Test Systems to Provide Major Test Program for Transportation Industry
Astronics Test Systems entered into a formal letter of intent to provide a test system program for a customer in the transportation industry…
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Nomad Create New App Prototype in Just Two Weeks
(InnoTrans, Berlin, Thursday 20 September 2018) Nomad embrace the future. Nomad Create New App Prototype in Just Two Weeks. When Nomad embra…
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Ireland: Translink and Irish Rail Launch Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan
Translink and Irish Rail launched their Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan in 2017 to improve services on the Belfast – Dublin Cor…
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Capacitive Acceleration Sensors from ASC: Ensuring Safety and Comfort in Rail Transport
Alstom is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rail vehicles. Among other things, the company test the running dynamics and bogie str…
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Elizabeth Line: Opening of Central Section Delayed Until 2019
Crossrail: The central section of the Elizabeth line will open during autumn 2019. Construction on the line is almost finished, but the sect…
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ASC GmbH Appoints New Technical Director for Research & Development
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High-Speed Rail Service Between China and Hong Kong Reaches Milestone
Hong Kong – On 16 August 2018 the Secretary for Transport and Housing announced that the Hong Kong section of the high-speed rail service be…
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International Rail Conference and SITCE: 2 Weeks to Go!
This year’s International Rail Conference – combined with SITCE for the first time in Asia – will be held under the theme “People at the hea…
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TE Connectivity Champions Railway Safety With New Inserts for Heavy Duty Connectors
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a new range of inserts for heavy duty connectors (HDC) that…
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Siemens to Supply 10 Velaro High-Speed Trains to Turkish State Railways
Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has signed a contract for ten Velaro high-speed trains with Siemens, which submitted the most favourable bid i…
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Recycled Carbon Fibre Rail Bogie Wins Innovation Award in Paris
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) launched a vehicle dynamics competition, and the optimised lightweight carbon fibre rail bogie fr…
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European Commission Approves Sale of Škoda Transportation to PPF Group
The European Commission (EC) has approved the sale of Škoda Transportation to investment company PPF Group, a privately held international f…
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Modernisation vs. New Procurement in Today's Rolling Stock Industry
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World-First for Automatic Train Operation on Mainline Railway
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