Rail is experiencing a renaissance across Europe. TÜV AUSTRIA is responding to the growing demands of the rail sector by consistently expanding its international expertise and offering an expanded portfolio of services for rail vehicles, infrastructure, and rail systems.
Driven by ambitious climate goals, new mobility requirements, and technological innovations, rail transport is becoming increasingly important as a sustainable mode of transportation. At the same time, the ongoing liberalization of European passenger and freight transport is fostering greater competition, innovation, and investment in modern rail systems.
To keep pace with these developments, TÜV AUSTRIA is continuously strengthening its position in the railway sector. With the founding of TÜV AUSTRIA RAIL GMBH, headquartered in Berlin , another strategic milestone has been reached, expertise has been consolidated, and a high-performance platform for national and cross-border rail projects has been created.
The close collaboration among experts from a wide range of technical disciplines within the TÜV AUSTRIA Group enables comprehensive services throughout the entire lifecycle of railway projects. The range of services extends from safety and reliability assessments, RAMS and LCC studies, cybersecurity and functional safety solutions, to strength testing of infrastructure and vehicle components, and the monitoring of bridge structures.

Engineering and Safety Throughout the Entire Vehicle Lifecycle
TÜV AUSTRIA supports manufacturers, operators, and vehicle owners with comprehensive consulting and engineering services throughout the entire lifecycle of rail vehicles. The range of services extends from development, procurement, certification, and commissioning through modernization and maintenance to end-of-life management.
Services include support for tendering and procurement processes, technical project management, as well as risk, requirements, change, and innovation management. In addition, the offering includes technical analyses and evaluations, support for test and trial runs, certification and documentation management, lifecycle engineering, and technical due diligence reviews in connection with the purchase, leasing, or acquisition of rail vehicles.
Heiner Salomo, Managing Director of TÜV AUSTRIA RAIL GMBH:“Rail is a central component of climate-friendly mobility. By expanding our international rail expertise, TÜV AUSTRIA is laying the groundwork to support customers throughout the entire lifecycle of rail vehicles and infrastructure projects. Our goal is to combine technical safety, economic efficiency, and innovative strength, thereby actively contributing to the future of European rail transport.”
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For further information
TÜV AUSTRIA RAIL GMBH
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Heiner Salomo
Phone: 49 173 2450515
heiner.salomo@tuvaustria.com
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