A rail vehicle’s life expectancy, efficiency and reliability depend on its resistance to mechanical loads and weather influences without jeopardizing safety and efficiency. Individual components can only be approved if they meet the specific requirements set by national supervisory authorities. So, before entry into service, individual components and entire railway vehicles are tested extensively in labs, on development test benches, or on-track in realistic conditions. This includes official approval and validation of mechanical and electrical components, brakes, and the overall vehicle acoustics, which is a requirement for conformance and homologation.
HBK measurement technology not only provides valuable insights into structural integrity, performance and noise levels, but also helps manufacturers to comply with tough international safety standards.