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​Rail Safety Services


-Signaling and Vehicle Suppliers:  Safety-Critical Rail Products and Projects 

-Product and Project Safety Case Development
-Product Cross-Acceptance (e.g., US <-> CENELEC)
-Independent Safety Validation
-Hazard Analysis (e.g., System, Subsystem, Operating/Support)
-Detailed Subsystem Safety Analysis (e.g., FMECA, FTA)
-Quantitative Risk Assessment (e.g.,  MTTHE, sensitivity analysis)
-Requirements Management and Traceability
-Safety Process Audits (e.g., software, hardware development)
-Independent Safety Assessments/Reviews
-Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Program Planning,  Analysis, and Assessment

North American Freight and Passenger Railroads
-Positive Train Control (PTC) 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I Regulatory Compliance
-Quantitative Risk Assessment - 49 CFR Part 236 Subparts H and I
-Development of PTC Safety Plan (PTCSP) documentation
-Authoring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
-Task Analysis and Training Documentation
-Test Waivers, Requests for Amendment, etc.
-Independent Validation & Verification
-Risk Reduction Plans

Transit Authorities
-State Safety Oversight
-Safety Program Planning, Execution, and Assessment
-Safety Management Systems
-Independent Safety Assessment (ISA)
-Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Program Planning, Analysis, and Assessment
-System Safety Certification Planning
-Safety Analysis of Signaling Products and Systems 
-Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Traditional Signaling
-Safety Analysis of Operations and Maintenance Activities, Rules and Procedures
Rail Safety Standards/Guidelines/Regulations Expertise:
MIL-STD-882E, AREMA Section 17, IEEE 1483,  IEEE 1012, IEEE 1474, EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC 61508, 49 CFR Part 236 Subparts H and I, 49 CFR Parts 625, 630, 670, 672, 673, 674, and 659.



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175 S. Third St, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
424.260.7612
[email protected]
Photos from Loco Steve, etharooni, -Tripp-, James Willamor