TC RT Overview

TC RT GmbH was established in 2016.
Main TC RT directions of activity are:

  • rolling stock and track infrastructure components testing
  • new rolling stock design and existing construction modernization
  • 1435 mm gauge rolling stock adaptation for utilization on 1520 mm gauge
  • research activities on the field of railway track and vehicle interaction
  • software research

Testing

TC RT has testing experience of:

  • many types of freight cars
  • passenger cars
  • high speed trains
  • diesel and electric locos
  • rail fastening systems
  • switches and rail crossing

Rolling stock design

TC RT takes part in design of:

  • gondolas
  • flat cars for timber, containers and contrailers
  • hopper cars for grain, cement and mineral fertilizers
  • bogies for freight cars and track maintenance machines

Software research and scientific activity

TC RT – carried out::

  • developing of automated digital system for rolling stock components and spare parts data acquisition
  • developing life cycle costs minimization models for rolling stock and track infrastructure
  • adaptation of European wheel impact load system ATLAS software for utilization with 1520 mm and 1435mm gauge rolling stock

Contact

Testing Center of Railway Vehicle and Interaction GmbH
Falkensteiner Straße 2
24159 Kiel, Germany