Optimizing railway performance
DNV helps rail organizations manage safety risks in complex systems and projects. We provide functional safety services, develop and improve safety management systems, investigate incidents, to help prevent the preventable.
Optimizing railway performance
Meeting growing demands through rail performance optimization
As rail networks evolve to meet sustainability targets, growing capacity needs, as well as increased safety and customer expectations, performance optimization has become critical.
Operators and infrastructure managers must balance cost, safety, and reliability while managing ageing assets, energy efficiency, and digital transformation. Taking an integrated approach to optimizing operations, interfaces, and asset performance is key to long-term success.
A comprehensive, system-level approach to rail performance improvement
DNV offers performance optimization services that support rail stakeholders throughout the asset lifecycle. We combine deep technical expertise with system-level insight to help improve safety, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance.
Our services include:
- Railway reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM).
- Railway verification and validation (V&V) at system, subsystem or component level.
- Railway safety: risk analysis and management of system lifecycles and deliverables, such as safety case, hazard log, etc.
- Optimization strategies for project or system interface, integration and change management, maintenance performance, and lifecycle costs (LCC).
- Expert advice on human factors, noise & vibration, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) & testing, and running dynamics, from rolling stock to infrastructure interface.
- Systems engineering and integration support across system and sub-system interfaces.
- Project management support.
- Support in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems for RU’s, IM’s and ECM’s.
- Operation performance optimization including real-time and predictive performance insights.
- Training.
- Compliance support for relevant safety and performance standards.
Our advisory services are tailored to rolling stock manufacturers, infrastructure managers, operators, and system integrators.
Independent, trusted advisors across the rail value chain
DNV brings together experts in rail engineering, systems integration, digital tools, and financial modelling. We deliver impartial guidance built on decades of experience in safety, reliability, and performance assessments.
Whether you’re planning, designing, or operating rail systems, we help optimize performance while meeting evolving standards and stakeholder expectations.
The value of performance optimization with DNV
- Reduced lifecycle and operational costs.
- Improved network reliability and punctuality.
- Lower derailment and maintenance risks.
- Enhanced passenger and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Smarter investment and asset planning decisions.
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