Research & Testing

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Research and Testing allows for equipment to be put through a series of tests before being released commercially. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Railway Research and Testing Services. You will also find a list of Railway Research and Testing Service Providers from around the world.

Featured Suppliers

Astronics

Astronics

Astronics provides comprehensive ATE and BTE based solutions for the test, support and repair of high value electronic LRUs and PCBs.

Nexeya Canada – A Hensoldt Company

Nexeya Canada – A Hensoldt Company

Nexeya Canada offers electrical interconnect solutions utilised to verify electrical components, cables, harness, assemblies & more.

Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ)

Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ)

VUZ is a company specialized in providing professional services and complex solutions in the field of assessment, certification and testing.

Suppliers

Cisco

Cisco

Cisco’s expanded portfolio offers practical, forward-thinking solutions for a more connected train, track and station.

SENSIT s.r.o.

SENSIT s.r.o.

SENSIT s.r.o. develops, produces and supplies special temperature sensors, relative humidity sensors, CO2 sensors and more.

NSH Group & NSH USA

NSH Group & NSH USA

The NSH Group and its subsidiary company NSH USA Corporation offer the broadest product line for railway wheelset maintenance and production.

Arentis Limited

Arentis Limited

Arentis Limited is a dedicated Rail Company within the CHG Group providing expertise in security system design, innovations and sustainability.

Discom

Discom

Discom has a key role in providing exhaust equipment for diesel aggregates in commuter trains (DMU) and diesel driven locomotives.

ASC Sensors

ASC Sensors

ASC German Sensor Engineering is one of the leading manufacturers of train acceleration sensors and rotation rate sensors.

Viper Innovations

Viper Innovations

Viper Innovations applies technology developed for offshore environments to integrity management of railway signalling power distribution.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognised world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment.

Alstom

Alstom

French multinational Alstom provides rolling stock, services and maintenance for the rail sector.

netwiss

netwiss

netwiss researches and consults on the optimisation of passenger flow, train interiors, baggage handling, dwell time and accessibility.

SŽ – VIT

SŽ – VIT

SŽ – VIT (SŽ – Vleka in tehnika) provides comprehensive rail vehicle maintenance, train traction and technical wagon services.

SGS

SGS

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company within the international railway sector.

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility

Siemens, a single-source supplier and system integrator, combines all the expertise necessary for sustainable solutions in all areas of rail.

Ricardo Rail

Ricardo Rail

Ricardo Rail is a global rail consultancy providing technical expertise, assurance and specialist engineering services.

Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ)

Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ)

VUZ is a company specialized in providing professional services and complex solutions in the field of assessment, certification and testing.

Artex

Artex

Artex is a leading supplier of railway interior textiles, overseeing the process from development and engineering to production and delivery.

Antonics GmbH

Antonics GmbH

Antonics GmbH is a leading German developer and producer of innovative antenna system technology for trains.

Handheld Group AB

Handheld Group AB

Handheld offers rugged computing solutions for public transportation authorities as well as for railway maintenance, transportation and more.

Nexeya Canada – A Hensoldt Company

Nexeya Canada – A Hensoldt Company

Nexeya Canada offers electrical interconnect solutions utilised to verify electrical components, cables, harness, assemblies & more.

Mistral Data

Mistral Data

Mistral Data develops data driven software services that can help customers improve the services they in turn offer to their own customers.

Rail Vision Ltd

Rail Vision Ltd

Rail Vision is a leading provider of cutting-edge cognitive vision sensor technology and safety systems for the railway industry.

Pfaff Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Pfaff Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Pfaff Verkehstechnik GmbH's extensive product range includes mobile lifting jacks, lifting platforms and more for the rail sector.

VR FleetCare

VR FleetCare

FleetCare offer customers maintenance and modernisation services for railway fleet and infrastructure in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Yeltech Ltd

Yeltech Ltd

Yeltech designs & manufactures highly innovative, bespoke remote monitoring products for effective asset management in the railway industry.

Frauscher Sensor Technology

Frauscher Sensor Technology

Frauscher Sensor Technology offers innovative solutions for customers worldwide in the field of axle counting and wheel detection.

Bostik

Bostik

You can find Bostik's smart adhesives and sealants transforming almost every aspect of modern rail stock and railcar assembly.

News

UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in Goole

UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in...

The University of Birmingham has been awarded £15m by the UKRPIF to establish a new railway research and innovation centre at Goole.

Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services

Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services

Ricardo Rail is preparing a feasibility study for net zero rail commuter services in Adelaide, South Australia.

Station4All – Integrating Small Train Stations into Daily Life

Station4All – Integrating Small Train Stations into Daily L...

Station4All, managed by Netwiss, is a research project exploring the best possible integration of train stations into daily life.

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Commences Partnership with Talgo

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Commences Partnership with Talgo

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has taken delivery of its first rail carriage, marking the start of a new partnership with Talgo.

UK: Hitachi Rail to Conduct Testing at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence

UK: Hitachi Rail to Conduct Testing at the Global Centre of Rail ...

Hitachi Rail will test the latest rail technologies, including battery systems and digital solutions at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence.

DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel

DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel

DB Cargo UK has collaborated with Group Technical Support and Toton TMD to test the impact of using HVO to power locomotives.

Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet

Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet

Ricardo has been appointed to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet serving the Latvian capital, Riga.

ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023

ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023

ENSCO, Inc., will highlight the expanded mission of the FRA's TTC in Pueblo, Colorado, during the 102nd Annual Meeting of the TRB.

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The Benefits of a Consolidated Testing System

The Benefits of a Consolidated Testing System

Railway-News magazine Issue 3, 2023: The Benefits of a Consolidated Testing System.

Rail Services – General Overview

Rail Services – General Overview

SGS offers solutions for every type of rail customer, from inspections and technical assistance, to supplier management and sustainability.

Rail Services – Supply Chain Management

Rail Services – Supply Chain Management

SGS’s Supplier Management service offers tailored capability in supplier relationship management from Sourcing to Continuous Development.

Rail Services – Railway Technical Certification

Rail Services – Railway Technical Certification

SGS is notified and authorised by the Railways Authorities to perform conformity EC verifications and assessments for rail.

Rail Services – Testing and Inspection

Rail Services – Testing and Inspection

SGS has a network of more than 2,650 offices and laboratories worldwide, with more than 98,000 employees offering a range of rail services.

Rail Services – Railway Safety Certification

Rail Services – Railway Safety Certification

SGS is recognised and authorised by the Railways Safety Authorities to perform safety evaluations and assessments for railways.

Improved Efficiency of Passenger Cars

Improved Efficiency of Passenger Cars

Railway-News magazine Issue 1, February 2023: netwiss - Improved Efficiency of Passenger Cars.

Virtual Testing

Virtual Testing

Railway-News magazine Issue 1, February 2023: Ricardo Rail - Virtual Testing.

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Videos

Stanray M-Series Wheel Truing Machines

Stanray M-Series Wheel Truing Machines

GEOfabrics: UKAS Accredited Laboratory for Geosynthetics Testing

GEOfabrics: UKAS Accredited Laboratory for Geosynthetics Testing

Comtest’s Practical Guide to Railway Drive Test Solutions

Comtest’s Practical Guide to Railway Drive Test Solutions

Ricardo Rail – Independent Assurance

Ricardo Rail – Independent Assurance

Ricardo Rail – Signalling and Train Control

Ricardo Rail – Signalling and Train Control

Ricardo Rail – Maximising Performance of Fleets

Ricardo Rail – Maximising Performance of Fleets

Ricardo Rail – Operations

Ricardo Rail – Operations

Ricardo Rail – Autonomous Measurement Systems

Ricardo Rail – Autonomous Measurement Systems

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