Rail Safety
A Proven Track Record
Battelle’s in-depth knowledge of the rail industry and proven track record in safety-critical design and complex analytics make us industry leaders in addressing urgent challenges. We provide proven solutions that meet the demands for increased scrutiny on safety due to rail accidents, the evolving technology of advanced train control systems, and the performance-based safety rules issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Our Service Solutions
Services Signaling and Train Control Product Design and Development
- Supporting U.S. and European suppliers in design and development of safety-critical signaling and control products
- Systems integration and engineering
- Expertise in design and V&V using accepted safety assurance concepts
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety
- RAMS program planning, execution, and assessment
- Hazard analysis –FMEA, FMECA, FTA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, etc.
- Detailed, client-focused qualitative and quantitative analysis
Independent Safety Assessment
- Independent safety assessor (ISA) for major U.S. transit agencies and railroads
- Assessment of safety case to U.S or European standards (FRA, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE)
- Accredited as ISA by Network Rail (United Kingdom)
- Developed I2S CBTC specifications and formal methods analysis utilizing the B Method
System Safety Programs and Certification
- Program planning, execution, and assessment
- Safety-critical systems and products
- Cross-Acceptance (FRA-CENELEC)
Laboratory Testing and Analysis
- Detailed analysis of relays, signals, and other safety-critical equipment
- Metallurgical, electrical, mechanical
- Crashworthiness analysis
- Vibration and shock testing
Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety Support
- Regulatory compliance - PTCIP, PTCDP, PTCSP development
- Part 236 Subpart H and Subpart I risk assessment using Battelle’s proprietary BRACE tool
- Independent safety assessment
Training
- Personnel training programs
- Development of product and system training materials
Human Factors Engineering and Analysis
- Battelle Center for Human Performance and Safety (Seattle, WA)
- Human performance research
- System design and evaluation support
- Organizational safety
System Integration Verification and Validation
- Project management oversight
Featured Experts
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Jeff Utterback
Rail Practice LeadJeff specializes in various internationally accepted rail safety standards, as well as helping clients with their safety standard goals. He applies his extensive experience with Project Management and Six Sigma techniques to achieve the best possible result.
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