Software Safety Advice for Transportation Systems

Tested Software in Safety-Relevant Transport Engineering

How safe rail engineering and transportation systems are depends on the software you use. This has led to increasing quality and reliability specifications for implemented software, both on the free market and from homologation authorities. Our experts can provide support for developing norm conformity and homologation of safety-relevant computer programs. Be it rail transport, automobile or aerospace technology - we make sure the quality and safety of your software is up to scratch.

Benefits at a Glance

Advice and audits of safety-relevant software by TÜV Rheinland help you:

  • Make development of your software architecture more convenient with our support
  • Save time and money with early, comprehensive planning and implementation of necessary adjustments during the software development process
  • Get our support when choosing the best tools for the software development process –and during homologation of your products
  • Optimize your project management with help of our expertise in creating performance and requirement specifications
  • Benefit from our over 30 years of experience in auditing and assessing software

Our Proposals for Safe Software

Our experts provide extensive support in the development of technical safety for your software in transportation applications Our services consist of:

  • Adaptation of software development processes
  • Specification of appropriate software architectures
  • Audits to determine the status quo
  • Introductory training courses and safety workshops
  • Definition and implementation of safety requirements
  • Safety critical statements in performance and requirements specifications
  • Audits of safety documentation
  • Software certification

Assessment Norms

  • IEC 61508, Part 3
  • DIN EN 50128
  • ECSS-Q-80B
  • DO-178B

Fields of Application and Examples of Products

  • Rail engineering: interlocking block calculator
  • Automobile technology: controls for vehicle brakes or steering
  • Aerospace technology
  • Specialized applications