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InnoTrans 2026: RST As your partner for testing and certification in rail vehicle manufacturing
From September 22 to 25, 2026, the Berlin Exhibition Grounds will once again become the world’s most important meeting place for the rail industry. InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transportation technology, will open its doors for the fifteenth time. We are delighted to be there again this year. You’ll find us at CityCube Berlin, Hall B, Booth 310.
What to expect at our booth
For us, InnoTrans is more than just a trade show. It’s the place where we strengthen [...]
Fire testing for the North American market: RST conducts tests in accordance with ASTM and NFPA 130
16 accredited ASTM test methods for rail vehicle products in the U.S. and Canadian markets
Anyone wishing to export rail vehicle products to the North American market or place them on the market there must comply with applicable laws and regulations. These differ, in some cases significantly, from European requirements. We support you in having your products tested in accordance with standards and thus preparing for market access.
16 ASTM test methods – DAkkS-accredited
Our fire [...]
Gas Corrosion Testing in Focus: Proficiency Testing as a Basis for Reliable Results
The quality and comparability of test results are essential prerequisites for generating reliable conclusions in environmental simulation. This is particularly true for gas corrosion testing, where materials and electronic components are exposed to corrosive atmospheres. In this context, the reproducibility of results is of critical importance.
Against this background, RST initiated and organized its own proficiency test (interlaboratory comparison). The objective was to systematically [...]
New reverse osmosis system at RST: Capacity quadrupled
Numerous testing procedures at RST – particularly climate, solar, corrosion, and fire tests – require specially treated water of defined quality. In recent years, the demand in these testing areas has steadily increased.
To meet this demand and reliably cover future requirements, RST has invested in a new water treatment plant. With the commissioning of the modern reverse osmosis system, capacity has quadrupled.
This expansion ensures that tests can continue to be conducted under [...]
New contact person in sales for you
We are expanding our sales team and welcome Christoph Bücken as the new Head of Sales at RST Rail System Testing GmbH. Welcome to the RST team!
In recent years, the scope of testing tasks, and consequently the demands for expert advice and support, have increased significantly. To ensure we continue to provide our customers with reliable and competent support, Christoph Bücken is now your central contact person in sales.
With his many years of market experience and his professional [...]
Fire testing according to DIN EN 45545-4: Successful test with TÜV SÜD Rail for DRAWAG AG
Self-extinguishing waste containers are a crucial component of safety on rail vehicles. Together with TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH, we were able to demonstrate to DRAWAG AG that their design reliably contains any fire that develops. A look at the testing procedure reveals how modern measurement technology and realistic tests provide crucial answers.
Fire tests according to DIN EN 45545-4 at RST
What actually happens if a wastebasket catches fire in a train compartment? Ideally: nothing at all, [...]
Our Innotrans 2024
A huge thank you to all customers, suppliers, partners and Economic Development State Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB) who made our InnoTrans 2024 a complete success!
We have had the honor of being involved in many exciting projects – and are already looking forward to the next stage. Together we set course on the express track towards the future. Next stop: 2026.
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Testing crimp connections (press connectors for power cables)
For us, it's not just the power that counts, but also the quality in detail. We test crimp connections both for their mechanical strength - including pull-out testing and measurement of the maximum force up to 50 kN - as well as for the internal values such as the number of strands and degree of filling. All of this for cables with cross sections up to 500 mm² to ensure maximum reliability.
Find out more about our materials laboratory: https://www.rst-labs.com/werkstofflabor/ [...]
We have upgraded the vibration laboratory
We have really upgraded. Our latest achievement:
A brand new shaker from IMV CORPORATION - 74 kN strong, 3 inch travel amplitude. And a Railtable RT 1500 from CENTROTECNICA Srl, which offers enough space to move really big things. 1,500 x 1,500 mm to be exact.
What this means for you is that we are now faster, more flexible and ready to examine more long-term tests and even the largest test samples for our customers.
With seven vibration testing systems in the performance class from [...]
Layer thickness measurement - at RST we offer both: grinding method and drilling method.
Fast vs Precise
The drilling method delivers quick results. But when maximum accuracy is required, we rely on the grinding method - direct measurement, without compromises.
Selectively va. Comprehensive
Homogeneity in view: The grinding gives us a comprehensive picture of the layer distribution, while the drilling method delivers precise results.
Making connections visible
Only the grinding method shows what really holds. The drilling method? She stays here in the [...]
