Tag: Vehicle Authorisation

Vehicle Authorisation – Our solutions

Support for the approval of an automatic coupler

2023-04-09

Customer: SBB Cargo, Switzerland

Project tasks

Analysis and description of the modifications
Formulation of the proposed modifications
Classification of the modifications and associated risks in accordance with RTE 49100
Preparation of an approval concept
Preparation of the documents to be presented to the FOT
Integration of FOT’s comments into the approval concept

Our Approach

PROSE managed the homologation process and supported the coordination between SBB Cargo and the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) to achieve the approval for the automatic coupler for commercial operation.

Customer benefit

The customer gains an overview of the valid regulations to be considered for the approval process with the FOT. Consequently, the authorities received a fast processing time and later the customer a lean, efficient verification and issue of the operating approval. PROSE has made a valuable, risk-minimising contribution to the “automatic couplers” project which is essential for the success of the strategic automation programme.

Multi-body simulation for providing evidence for safety against derailment for a metre gauge vehicle

2023-04-09

Customer: PVF Trade, s.r.o., Czech Republic

End customer: Montreux-Berner Oberland-Bahn (MOB), Switzerland

Project tasks

Composition of the modelling parameters
Creation of the MBS model for each wagon type
Implementation of the boundary conditions in the simulation environment
Carrying out and evaluating the simulations
Evaluation of the results
Documentation in a verification report

Our Approach

The computational verification of safety against derailment in twisted track curves was carried out in accordance with the BAV guideline based on EN14363:2016 using method 1 with test conditions adapted for metre gauge.

Customer benefit

Due to the broad experience of the experts at PROSE with the MBS modelling and simulation of rail vehicles and the performance of computational verifications, the derailment safety verification for the metre gauge vehicles could be carried out efficiently and in target-oriented manner.

Expert opinion on reversing in accordance with EN 14033

2023-04-09

Customer: ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL, Switzerland

Endcustomer: Trafiverket, Sweden

Project tasks

Standards research
Situation assessment from the user’s point of view
Preparation of an expert opinion

Our Approach

Based on test reports, technical data and operational knowledge, the specialists from PROSE prepared an expert opinion on how to operatethe ZRR10000M snow blower locomotive just with the CCTV backwards at speeds up to 20 km/h.

Customer benefit

Since the view of this opinion was shared by the end customer and the concerned authorities, Zaugg has achieved legal certainty to offer such machines with the possibility to drive backwards with speeds up to 20 km/h.

Definition of a vehicle authorisation strategy for a driver advisor system

2023-04-09

Customer: KNORR BREMSE, Switzerland

Project tasks

Homologation strategy
Operational applicability
Human factor limitations

Our Approach

PROSE conducted an expertise on different topics. The aim of the PROSE homologation consulting was to prepare an argumentative concept on the legal situation relevant to homologation, as well as a description of the scope and content of the necessary notification to BAV (Bundesamt für Verkehr).

Customer benefit

KNORR BREMSE received a thorough expertise on the homologation imperative with regards to implementation of the driver advisor system in shunting and main line operation, operational as well as human factors in and around the utilization a video camera system with artificial intelligence.

Assessment of brake problems snow clearing vehicle

2023-04-09

Customer: ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL, Switzerland

Project tasks

Independent assessment of the braking performance of the snow removal vehicle ZRR10000M Trafikverket

Our approach

The task included research of existing standards and operational regulations, the investigation of the implication in case of a lining change as well as consultations with brake suppliers / operators. Based on these technical and operational data, experiences and general conditions, PROSE prepared an independent investigation and assessment of the mentioned brake problems under severe winter conditions including recommendations for action.

Customer benefit

The assessment is used for submission to the vehicle operator. With the various solutions and recommended actions adapted to the vehicle, reliable operation of the vehicle can be achieved. Thus, the customer can fulfill the obligations towards the operator. Furthermore, the report serves as a basis for the approval with corresponding argumentations, which makes it easier for the customer to appear before the registration office and the end customer.

Advice on the modularisation of a functional vehicle authorisation strategy

2023-04-09

Customer: Plasser&Theurer, Austria

Project tasks

Safety assessment report
Efficient decision-making basis for identifying significant changes
Optimisation in the definition of system boundaries
Optimisation potential in the creation of the “Requirement Capture”
Optimisation of the creation of the safety plan

Our Approach

PROSE offers support for a corresponding further development and optimisation of the processes. The aim was to optimise the processes and methodologies at P&T to the extent that effort is reduced and lead times can be shortened, but always in compliance with the requirements of the CSM EU VO 402/2013. The results of the workshop, including recommendations for the further procedure, were summarized by PROSE in a short report after the workshop.

Customer benefit

In a full-day workshop, Plasser&Theurer discussed in detail the necessity of a safety assessment report, efficient decision-making bases for the identification of significant changes, the design of optimisation in the definition of system boundaries, the optimisation potential in the preparation of the requirement capture and the optimisation of the preparation of the safety plan.

Verification of clearance between infrastructure gauge and infrastructure

2023-04-09

Customer: Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM), Germany

Project tasks

Support of the SWM project management in the technical evaluation of the results of the infrastructure survey
Interpretation of the results with regard to the requirements resulting from §18 of the BOStrab (German regulation on the construction and operation of tramways)
Recommendation of the measures to be taken
Preparation of the final report of the initial survey for the individual metro lines for submission to the technical supervisory authority

Our Approach

With laser surveying, the existing installations are recorded with a precision that was previously impossible. PROSE supports the SWM project management in the technical evaluation of the results of the infrastructure survey. This includes the interpretation about the requirements resulting from §18 of the BOStrab as well as the measures to be taken. In addition, PROSE prepares the final report of the initial survey for the individual metro lines for submission to the technical supervisory authority.

Customer benefit

PROSE has experts with many years of expertise regarding the interaction of infrastructure and vehicle and especially regarding the clearance of the light area. This enables PROSE to advise clients on the interpretation of the applicable guidelines in case of ambiguous facts. PROSE was able to prove to SWM that several objects, which were initially classified as violating the clearance, do not pose a threat regarding the clearance. Thus, the customer could avoid a cost-intensive dismantling of these objects.

Assessment of the safety against derailment of a historic fleet running on “bicycle safe” track

2023-04-09

Customer: Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB), Switzerland

Project tasks

Recording of vehicle data of the historical fleet
Clustering of the vehicles
Measurement of the “velogleis” system on site
Evaluation of the relevant parameters and classification regarding the applicability

Our Approach

By means of an objective computational method, PROSE evaluates the usability of the vehicles. The investigation of the derailment safety of the historical vehicles is performed regarding the track-related system parameters at the according location. Since such vehicle-technical data are only available to a limited extent for historic vehicles, the running gear design of the vehicles is additionally examined on site in the maintenance pit. For the evaluation regarding the usability, the wheel contact force is analyzed among other topics and the vehicle groups are evaluated according to their use (yes, no, under certain conditions) and documented in a report.

Customer benefit

PROSE’s expertise provides the customer with a statement about the usability of their historic vehicles over the installed track system “velogleis”.

Owner’s representative for vehicles running on electrified railway network

2023-04-09

Customer: ZPS – Zweckverband Personennahverkehr Saarland, SPNV Nord – Zweckverband Schienenpersonennahverkehr Rheinland-Pfalz Nord, SPNV Süd – Zweckverband Schienenpersonennahverkehr Rheinland-Pfalz Süd, Germany

Project tasks

Assessment of the functional requirements, the quality and the schedule
Preparation of technical solutions
Build-up and maintenance of a vehicle information system
Technical consultancy within the scope of the controlling group

Our approach

Once the operator, the vehicle supplier Alstom and the vehicle maintainer have been appointed to carry out the operation in the Elektro-Netz Saar, PROSE was engaged with the Technical Controlling. The goal of this Technical Controlling is to ensure a long term maintaining of the vehicle asset value with an owners perspective. This Technical Controlling consist of a procurement, a development phase and a operational controlling phase. In the procurement project a asset management reporting tool was elaborated and procured. In the development phase the various vehicle assessments we developed and defined. In the operational phase of the project production quality has been stepwise assessed and reported to the owner. Over the concession period the vehicle maintenance quality is regularly assessed and reported.

Customer benefit

The customer benefits from a reduced risk for the competent authority by the procurement of the vehicles
The authority can make correct and targeted decisions thanks to the technical solutions prepared by PROSE.

Owner’s representative for FLIRT 3 vehicles

2023-04-09

Customer: Landesanstalt für Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Project tasks

Evaluation of project deviations with regard to functional requirements, quality and schedule
Supervision of high quality manufacturing of all 66 FLIRT 3 trains
Monitoring of vehicle condition/maintenance during operation for the duration of the operation contract (9 years)

Our approach

Once the operator, the vehicle supplier Stadler and the vehicle maintainer have been appointed to carry out the operation Baden-Württemberg, PROSE was engaged with the Technical Controlling. The goal of this Technical Controlling is to ensure a long term maintaining of the vehicle asset value with an owners perspective. This Technical Controlling consist of a development phase and a operational controlling phase. In the development phase the various vehicle assessments we developed and defined. In the operational phase of the project production quality of 66 FLIRT vehicles has been stepwise assessed and reported to the owner. Over the concession period of 9 years the vehicle maintenance quality is regularly assessed and reported.

Customer benefit

The customer benefits from risk minimisation and quality assurance in vehicle procurement. Furthermore, proper executed delivery and homologation are ensured, as is the assurance of the vehicle’s condition during operation and maintenance.

Setting the standards framework for maintenance

2023-04-08

Customer: Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems, Switzerland and Rail Vision, Israel

Project tasks

Definition of requirements management
Creation of a standardisation framework
Delimitation of life cycle phase
Obsolescence management
RAMS & LCC Management

Our Approach

PROSE supports Knorr-Bremse and Rail Vision within their endeavor and defines the normative maintenance framework that builds the basis for a life cycle service contract upon installation of the electro-optic sensor systems.

Customer benefit

After prototype testing is successfully completed at the end of the first quarter of 2021, the partners will examine further business opportunities for integrating these systems into rail freight vehicles.

Car body (bodyshell) development

2023-04-06

Customer: Vossloh Kiepe GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany

End customer: Public transport company of Wuppertal, Germany

Project tasks

Development of the mechanical vehicle modules, i.e. car body and bogie
Project management
Definition and supervision of component tests
Homologation support

Our Approach

PROSE was responsible for the complete engineering of the main mechanical modules of the vehicle, which were the car body and the bogie.

Customer benefit

Given that PROSE was in charge of the vehicle development, customer VKD, who previously had been a component supplier, was able to expand its portfolio to the delivery of complete vehicles to the end customer. The know how of PROSE’s engineers in the field of turnkey engineering of complete vehicles, which is based on many years of experience with light-weight construction, was a basic condition for the successful results.