Rail power systems services

Rail power systems services are a range of services that independently verify and optimise railway power supply systems. These services cover railway traction power supply, electrical systems, and power management.

TÜV SÜD provides comprehensive services for rail power systems to maintain the safety and efficiency of your railway infrastructure. We also focus on integrating new technologies and maintaining the reliability and safety of ageing assets.

Rail power systems services support the railway industry with independent verification in optimising their railway power supply systems to accommodate rising energy demands, ensure constant availability and meet energy efficiency requirements.

By utilising third-party services to establish power supply systems that meet operational parameters and applicable standards, we can support you to ensure service reliability.

With growing challenges, ageing assets and complex operating environments, manufacturers also have to ensure that new components and complete systems are designed with reliability, availability, maintainability, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety in mind.

As rail networks evolve, integrating new components and systems with existing infrastructure poses challenges. You need to ensure that new equipment is compatible with current systems and can operate seamlessly within the network. This requires rigorous testing and validation to ensure interoperability. Rail power systems services can also help you achieve interoperability in a cost-effective manner as upgrading of replacing ageing assets can be expensive.

Furthermore, the increasing emphasis on sustainability introduces a growing need to enhance the environmental performance of rail power systems. Our testing and certification services can help you improve your energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of your operations while meeting regulatory requirements.

TÜV SÜD offers design review services and safety assessments for rail power supply installations. Our verification and validation of railway traction power supply and design reviews ensure compatibility with existing systems. Our on-site inspections and technical support expertise help integrate new equipment seamlessly with current infrastructure, ensuring operational harmony.  

Our comprehensive testing and certification services ensure that rail power systems meet national and international standards. We provide independent verification and certification to confirm compliance with safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and electrical performance standards. 

We assess and improve the environmental performance of rail power systems through our energy efficiency testing and safety assessments. Our services help clients enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact while meeting regulatory requirements.

TÜV SÜD offers comprehensive testing services for rail power systems. We take into account increased power demands, energy efficiency requirements, interoperability according to TSI, maintainability, availability and safety, and ageing assets.

EMC studies

• Verification and validation traction power equipment, earthing and bonding installations to ensure compatibility of the equipment in its operating environment.
• Electric and magnetic field measurement.

Design review

• Design review services to ensure design standards, alignment and diligence throughout the course of your equipment design phase.
• Assessment of energy consumption and energy supply systems.

Safety assessment of design for rail power supply installations

• Verification of the design of railway power supply systems.
• On-site inspections to ensure that the actual construction of the installation meets safety requirements.

Certification

• ISA and EC-certification of subsystem energy.