Railway technology

Coaching, training and further education

TÜV NORD offers customised coaching programmes in the field of railway technology that prepare developers and operating personnel for the safe and standard-compliant requirements of the industry. The training programmes cover topics such as functional safety, IT security, fire protection and European approval processes.

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TÜV NORD trains developers, designers, and operating personnel for railway systems

Due to the complexity of railway systems, technical knowledge alone is often no longer sufficient. Only knowledge of the processes for creating reliable products in terms of safety and their safe operation allows railway systems to be operated with safety integrity.

Well-trained personnel with knowledge of processes and existing regulations will help your company to make sustainable progress.

Benefit from our comprehensive expertise and qualify developers, designers and operating personnel with our intensive and targeted training courses. In addition to existing training courses, we also offer customised solutions.

Training courses on relevant railway technology standards

Functional safety standards
(CENELEC - EN 50126, 50128, 50129 and 50657)
IT security standards (IEC 62443)
Fire protection standards (EN 45545; ARGE guidelines)
Tram operating regulations (BOStrab)
Standards on strength, brakes, running dynamics and
wheelsets for rail vehicles
Standards for rail infrastructure
Electromagnetic compatibility standards
Occupational health and safety standards

Training courses on the European approval process

Technical specifications for interoperability (LOC & PAS, WAG, INF, SRT, PRM, CCS, NOI, ENE)
Notified National Technical Rules (NNTR) in Germany
Proof of conformity (certification, EC conformity)
Requirements capturing in accordance with EU2018/545 Article 13
4th railway package

Training on train control systems

This seminar will provide you with basic knowledge of relevant European and German train protection systems and their interaction as well as familiarity with the aspects of safety and safety-related tasks and activities. Companies are required to ensure that the persons familiar with the systems have a sufficient level of competence and qualification.

Know why train protection has been developed and what it is good for.
Know what the legal situation is regarding the individual systems.
Know what the principles of the systems are.
Know how the relevant documentation and its contents are structured and have been familiarised with the contents.
Know how the architecture of the systems is structured and have gained an insight into the functions and components of the system.

Who is this training intended for?

Train driver
Railway operations manager
Persons participating in the operating service
Service technicians

Closed events at your company (in-house training courses) are also possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us.