About Mobility

TUV Rheinland Mobility, Inc is a division of TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification. The Mobility division focuses on two main areas.

First, we address the safety needs and regulatory conformance of modern electronic train control and signal systems, including PTC, CBTC and their variations. Our scope includes rail safety in mainline, commuter rail, and rail transit operations, with expertise in the safety of processor-based train control systems and in all areas of railway signaling and control, including onboard, wayside, and office equipment.

We also provide analytics, certification and planning services utilizing computer simulation, physical testing, and applied engineering methods to assess factors impacting safe and efficient train operations, derailments, and accident investigations.

Our staff is highly qualified with experience in FRA regulations and AAR rules, and a proven track record in assessing freight, passenger and transit railroad operations. Our scope includes train operating rules/practices, derailment causation investigation and risk analyses, operations assessments, train braking and power studies, and helping to ensure railroad operations are in compliance with railroad regulations, policies, procedures and accepted common practices.

TUV Rheinland Mobility specializes in:

  • High speed Railroad Safety
  • Transit System Safety
  • Freight Railroad Safety
  • Passenger Railroad Safety
  • Commuter Railroad Safety
  • RAMS and V&V Program Support
  • Operational Assessments
  • Government & Standards Compliance
  • Conventional Freight Rail
  • Heavy Haul
  • Passenger Intercity Rail
  • Commuter Rail
  • Light Rail
  • Metro & Subway
  • Automated People Mover
  • Monorail
  • Intermodal