Ensuring Safety and Reliability in Railway Infrastructures

The rapid expansion of high-speed trains connecting cities across Europe and Far East countries has made travel more accessible and affordable for consumers. At the same time, rail engineering companies continue to innovate, developing advanced technologies to enhance the comfort and efficiency of train travel. As passengers continue to rise, ensuring that every railway component meets the highest standards of efficiency and safety is more critical than ever. 

Our Worldwide Testing Labs are at the forefront of high-quality testing of DC electrical components used in railways.

Equipped to handle testing up to 200MW at voltage up to 8kV DC, our lab supports both research and development as well as final product certification, ensuring compliance   with the most recognized national and international standards. 

Products and standards:

  • EN50123-IEC61992 Railway applications – Fixed installations – DC switchgear EN50526 
  • IEC60310 (EN60310) Railway applications – Traction transformers and inductors on board rolling stock
  • IEC60077 (EN60077) Railway applications – Electric equipment for rolling stock
  • IEC62589 (EN50327) Railway applications – Fixed installations – harmonization of the rated values for converter groups and tests on converter groups 
  • IEC62590 (EN50328) Railway applications – Fixed installations – electronic power converters for substations 
  • IEC 61287-1 (EN 61278-1) Railway applications – Power converters installed on board rolling stock
  • Certificates and Reports
  • KEMA Labs offers a range of worldwide recognized and accepted deliverables including Type Test Certificate, Type Test Reports, Test Reports, Inspection Reports and Certificate of Conformity. These documents certify the quality and performance of products based on rigorous testing standards and help facilitate global trade by ensuring compliance with international regulations. 
  • KEMA Labs is a well-recognized conformity assessment body, accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and ISO/IEC 17065 standards.