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Engineering field · Mechanical engineering & vehicles

Railway vehicle engineering

Engineers for car bodies, bogies, interior fitting and railway technology who know the standards and approval processes in rail transport.

Typical tasks

  • Design of car bodies and interior fitting
  • Strength and weld verification
  • Fire protection and approval documentation
  • Interfaces with suppliers and operators

Focus areas

Focus: Car body
Focus: Bogies
Focus: Interior fit-out

Standards and regulations

What engineers in Railway vehicle engineering should know depending on the task. Enter the ones important for your project as requirements; the matching checks each one.

  • EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129 (RAMS, software, safety)
  • EN 15085 welding of railway vehicles
  • EN 45545 fire protection
  • TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability)
  • EN 12663 strength of car bodies

Frequently asked questions

Which certifications do engineers for railway vehicles need?

Depending on the task, experience with RAMS to EN 50126, welded structures to EN 15085 or fire protection to EN 45545. For approval projects, experience with TSI and working with assessment bodies helps. These standards can be entered as project requirements.

How do I find freelance engineers for Railway vehicle engineering?

Post your project for free and enter the task, tools (e.g. CATIA V5, Creo, Siemens NX) and standards. We compare it with the profiles in the pool and suggest the best matches with Match-Score and missing requirements. Your company name stays hidden.