Latest Testing and Certification News

• 2 May 2025 | Infrastructure

  Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator

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  Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time.

• 14 Apr 2025 | Infrastructure

  Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration

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  RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.

• 8 Apr 2025 | Infrastructure

  Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch

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  In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 Decembe…

• 7 Apr 2025 | Rolling Stock

  Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing

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  The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line's light rail vehicles.

• 13 Feb 2025 | Infrastructure

  Test Train Completes Journey through Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels

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  A KiwiRail test train has travelled the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels for the first time in Auckland, New Zealand. 

• 11 Feb 2025 | Rolling Stock

  ÖBB's Cityjet Double-Decker Undergoes Climate Wind Tunnel Testing

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  The new ÖBB Cityjet double-decker train is currently undergoing testing in one of the world's largest climate wind tunnels.

• 29 Aug 2024 | Rolling Stock

  Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network

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  TransPennine Express, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail are testing an intercity battery-powered train on the UK's national rail network. 

• 24 Apr 2024 | Infrastructure

  Alstom Completes Electric Train Maintenance Depot in Romania

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  Alstom has completed work on a new maintenance depot in Romania that will test and validate the nation's new electric trains. 

• 19 Apr 2024 | Infrastructure

  Caltrain Completes Integrated Testing between San Francisco and San Jose

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  Caltrain's electric trains have completed integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose in California.

• 17 Apr 2024 | Rolling Stock

  FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal

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  CAF has announced that the FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal. 

• 11 Apr 2024 | Supplier News

  Certifications for Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cell & Electrolysis Systems

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  At Hannover Messe from 22 to 26 April 2024, TÜV SÜD will be presenting its H2-Readiness Certification.

• 5 Mar 2024 | Infrastructure

  Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf

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  Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.

• 12 Feb 2024 | Supplier News

  SGS Recognised as Independent Safety Assessment Body for Metro de Madrid

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  SGS has been awarded the Metro de Madrid S.A. framework agreement.

• 23 Jan 2024 | Supplier News

  Why Choose Rail Services from SGS?

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  Rail services from SGS – a range of services to support rail operations throughout the value chain.

• 4 Jan 2024 | Supplier News

  SGS – Supporting Rail Operations Throughout the Supply Chain

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  SGS has launched its new Rail Services page on its website, offering the latest information on its comprehensive services for the railway in…