An assessment is required? We are on the spot!

We are approved by the German Eisenbahn-Bundesamt as a testing body for the execution of typical tests of railway vehicles. Furthermore we are familiar with the assessment and testing according to the BOStrab procedures.

In addition we are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 as a testing body and we are certified according to DIN EN 15085 CL4. Above this as an organization which is project idependent and not bound to external instructions we were granted the preliminary approval to be intitled to check national requirements (NNTR) according to attachment 2 of the MoU concerning the redesign of homologation processes of rail vehicles.

National Rules

What a luck, an expertise is available.

Based on our huge expert knowledge, we prepare the expertise for you. The technical issues and the safety requirements are taken into account on a well balanced basis. We evaluate your system with high professional competence and are going to convince, together with you, the safety authorities.

The German Eisenbahn-Bundesamt approves experts from LogoMotive for the following specialized areas:

STRENGTH of vehicle and components with focus on the car body shell and the bogie frame
VEHICLE GAUGE with focus on vehicles with and without tilting technology
VEHICLE RUNNING DYNAMICS of all types of vehicles including the evaluation of high speed trains and tilting trains
AERODYNAMICS/CROSS WIND including the assessment of wind channel tests as well as the evaluation of vehicle wind curve characteristics

Considering the operation of metros and trams, the local technical safety authorities accept the expertise prepared by LogoMotive as well. We compile single expertise or assess the vehicle reference documentation as well as execute type and routine tests of newly built or modernized vehicles.
LogoMotive prepares the vehicle reference documentation and testing scope in consultation with you and the authorities to obtain the homologation of your vehicle. Further on LogoMotive assesses the relevant evidence documentation of the infrastructure to evaluate the compatibility of vehicle, infrastructure and operational conditions. For example based on BOStrab, BOStrab clearance guidelines, TR tracking, TR brakes as well as the VDV 152 (strength), VDV 154 (noise) and other VDV recommendations.

EU Guidelines

On a quick, systematic and strong way to the target.

In cooperation with the Notified Bodies for interoperability and/or associated partners of the EBC, we prepare the information for the certification of your system. We assess your system on the basis of the Technical Specification for Interoperability requirements. Our huge expert knowledge and a well structured work environment enable you to achieve your target in a reliable manner.

Network Homologation Management

Who supports your vehicle certification? LogoMotive!

We structure the requirements of the homologation process and consider simultaneously the technical issues. Whether light rail, metro, regional EMU/DMU or high speed trains, whether freight cars or track construction machines – on a municipal, regional, national or international level – we manage your homologation. With the technical knowledge, our experts identify the interacting relations between the technical subsystems and make sure, that technical changes of those subsystems are implemented in a smooth and compatible way.

TUNING of the procedures and the evidence/reference document plans
STRUCTURING of the requirements and the documentation
VERIFICATING of the evidence method and the result
COMMUNICATING with all involved partners
COMPILING of the expertise documentation and the inspection reports
TRACING of all tasks

Our Services

Survey of our test services.

LogoMotive is testing body according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for the following test:

VEHICLE RUNNING TESTS

DIN EN 14363 2005-10
Railway applications – Testing and simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles – running behaviour and stationary tests
UIC 518 2009-10
Testing and approval of railway vehicles from the point of view of their dynamic behaviour – Safety – Track fatigue – Running behaviour
DIN EN 14033-1 2011-05
Railway applications – Track – Rail bound construction and maintenance machines – Part 1: Technical requirements for running

DETERMINATION OF THE SAFETY

against derailment on twisted tracks

DIN EN 14363 2005-10
Railway applications – Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles – running behaviour and stationary tests
ERRI B 55/RP8 1983-04
Safety against derailment of freight wagons on twisted tracks
DIN EN 14033-2 2008-08
Railway applications – Track – Rail bound construction and maintenance machines – Part 2: Technical requirements for working

TESTS FOR VERIFICATION

of load assumptions in railway vehicles

DIN EN 12663-1 2010-07
Railway applications – Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies – Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)
DIN EN 12663-2 2010-07
Railway applications – Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies – Part 2: Freight wagons
DIN EN 13749 2011-06
Railway applications – Wheel sets and bogies – Method of specifying the structural requirements of bogie frames

EXPERIMENTAL DETERMINATION

of the rolling centre, the inclination coefficient and the vehicle gauge limitation

UIC 505-5 2010-08
History, justification and commentaries on the elaboration and development of UIC leaflets of the series 505 and 506 on gauges
DIN EN 14363 2005-10
Railway applications – Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles – running behaviour and stationary tests

VIBRATION TESTS

in railway vehicles

DIN EN 12299 2009-08
Railway applications – Ride comfort for passengers – Measurement and evaluation
DIN EN 1032 2009-02
Mechanical vibration – Testing of mobile machinery in order to determine the vibration emission value
UIC 513 1994-07
Guidelines for evaluating passenger comfort in relation to vibration in railway vehicles
DIN EN 14363 2005-10
Railway applications – Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles – running behaviour and stationary tests
DIN EN 14033-3 2010-04
Railway applications – Track – Railbound construction and maintenance machines – Part 3: General safety requirements
ERRI B 153/RP8 1986-09
Mechanical vibration measurement and analysis of vibration to which passengers and the Drivers are exposed in railway vehicles
UIC 518 2009-10
Testing and approval of railway vehicles from the point of view of their dynamic behaviour – Safety – Track fatigue – Running behaviour
DIN 45672-1 2009-12
Vibration measurement associated with railway traffic systems – Part 1: Measuring method
DIN 45672-2 1995-07
Vibration measurement associated with railway traffic systems – Part 2: Evaluation method

ACOUSTIC TESTS

in railway vehicles and railway components

TSI HGV RST rev. 2008-02
COMMISSION DECISION of 21 February 2008 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘rolling stock’ sub-system of the trans-European high-speed rail system (2008/232/CE)
TSI Lärm 2006-02
COMMISSION DECISION of 4 April 2011 concerning the technical specifications of interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock – noise’ of the trans-European conventional rail system (2011/229/EU)
DIN EN ISO 3095 2005-11
Railway applications – Acoustics – Measurement of noise emitted by rail bound vehicles (excluding Annex A)
DIN EN ISO 3381 2005-11
Railway applications – Acoustics – Measurement of noise inside railbound vehicles
DIN EN ISO 3740 2001-03
Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources – Guidelines for the use of basic standards
DIN EN ISO 3744 1995-11
Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
DIN EN ISO 3746 1995-12
Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
DIN EN ISO 3747 2001-02
Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Comparison method for use in situin a reverberant environment
DIN EN 15153-2 2007-08
Railway applications – External visible and audible warning devices for high speed trains – Part 1: Head, marker and tail lamps
DIN 45642 2004-06
Measurement of traffic noise
UIC 644 1980-07
Acoustic signal device for traction railway vehicles operating in international traffic
UIC 651 2002-07
Layout of driver‘s cab in locomotives, railcars, multiple unit trains and driving trailers