Railway Approvals Germany GmbH

Railway Approvals Germany GmbH is a certification body that conducts conformity assessments in accordance with EU directives and regulations, focusing on railway interoperability. Its certification scope includes railway vehicles, infrastructure, energy systems, control systems, safety systems, and signaling, as well as compliance with technical specifications for various subsystems such as train control, accessibility for disabled individuals, and noise management. The organization also addresses tunnel safety and the interoperability of energy systems, ensuring adherence to notified national technical regulations in Luxembourg that align with EU standards. Activities encompass track construction and maintenance, guided by EU Commission regulations that detail safety, accessibility, and technical specifications for railway systems. Key abbreviations include EG (European Community), ERA (European Union Agency for Railways), EU (European Union), NNTR/NNTV (Notified national technical regulations), PD (Railway Approvals Germany GmbH certification process), RDD (Reference Document Database of the ERA), and TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability).