TÜV Rheinland Acquires Rail Safety Consulting
01-23-12Atlanta, GA
TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences, a subsidiary of TÜV Rheinland in North America, has acquired Rail Safety Consulting (RSC), a company specializing in addressing the safety needs and regulations affecting modern electronic-based train control and signal systems. TÜV Rheinland expands the scope of its services in signaling and safety consulting, particularly in Positive Train Control (PTC) and Communications-Based Train Control.
RSC contains the largest body of recognized experts averaging more than 20 years of experience in the field of rail transportation safety in North America. They have experience with all facets of assuring safety, from basic safety analysis to defining and managing entire system safety programs, with particular expertise in processor-based products and systems. The RSC system safety engineers have been active contributors to the Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Working Group for PTC since 1997.
“Joining forces with RSC allows us to provide a more complete set of rail safety consulting services globally,” said Dr.-Ing. Manfred Bayerlein, Chief Executive Officer of TÜV Rheinland.
Stephan Schmitt, Chief International Officer of TÜV Rheinland , stated: “As a single brand, we will be able to leverage the international safety accreditation services of TÜV Rheinland to better fulfill the demands of our international customers.”
To learn more about TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences, visit www.tuv.com/us , call (402) 827-9328 or email info@tuv.com. For more information about RSC, go to www.railsafetyconsulting.com .
About TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences
Since 1987 TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences has been providing specialized consulting, testing, engineering and training services in the areas of derailment investigations, track/train dynamics, system and operational safety, operations planning and analysis, testing and instrumentation (laboratory and field) as well as applied mechanical and materials engineering services. The latter include failure analysis and root cause investigation; materials and component testing; data acquisition and analysis; finite element modeling; and litigation support and expert witness services. TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences also provides immediate, on-site engineering support.
About TÜV Rheinland
Founded in 1871, TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent testing, inspection, certification, and consulting services. The company inspects technical equipment, products and services; oversees projects; and helps to shape processes for U.S. companies seeking entry to worldwide markets. With 16,000 employees, TÜV Rheinland maintains a presence in approximately 500 locations in more than 60 countries. In addition, it encompasses an international network of approved labs, testing facilities and education centers, and its experts train people across a wide range of industries. For more information, visit www.tuv.com/us .