Guides

Plain-English explainers on European railway standards and certification — written for RAMS engineers, assessors and homologation managers who need a working map before opening the licensed text. Reference material, not a substitute for the standards themselves.

EN 50126 Explained: The Railway RAMS Lifecycle

EN 50126:2017 explained for RAMS engineers: the 12-phase lifecycle, RAM vs safety, and how it links to EN 50128/50129. Practical, jargon-free.

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NoBo vs DeBo vs AsBo in Rail Certification

NoBo, DeBo and AsBo in rail certification explained: what each body assesses, under which EU framework, and how they combine in vehicle authorisation.

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TSI LOC&PAS Requirements: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to the TSI LOC&PAS (Reg. (EU) 1302/2014, as amended by 2023/1694): scope, basic parameters, conformity assessment, open points.

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