On 20 September 2016, China’s rolling stock manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and TÜV Nord signed a memorandum of understanding on rail vehicle certifications, especially for high-speed trains. “The European railway network is a key point in our development on international markets. Through this agreement, our collaboration with TÜV Nord will help us understand the implementation of European standards and the development of our products to meet the requirements of European markets. It will also help us facilitate our access to these markets. We are interested in cooperating with European companies. It’s not just about competition, it is also about collaboration”, declared for Railway PRO, Ren Jian CRRC’s Department of Science and Technology Deputy General Director.
TÜV NORD will support CRRC in its efforts to meet the technical standards with regard to processes and quality. The aim is, besides others, to comply with international safety standards. The two companies plan to collaborate in the certification and assessment of components, the testing of structural elements, and in acceptance procedures. “With our strategic partnership, TÜV NORD and CRRC will jointly ensure high quality and safety standards for the international railway markets”, said Ralf Jung.
Also, this collaboration “will allow TÜV Nord to expand on the Chinese market and develop new projects. The collaboration with CRRC has been lasting for around 5-10 years and the agreement signed today is an important step in the development of both companies”, declared Michael Nieser Head of Energy Technology Division, TÜV Nord.
“We are a global supplier of railway products. We want to deliver as many products as possible, as well as our technology in the European market. Our products rely on concepts such as green mobility and innovation. This MoU is not the first signed with German companies. In June, Deutsche Bahn and China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation signed two MoUs on the stability and optimisation of the maintenance system for high-speed trains”, declared Cui Dianguo, Chairman of CRRC.
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