Our safety analysis and documentation services are crucial for ensuring that rail systems adhere to established regulations and safety standards. We meticulously analyze and document safety aspects to guarantee compliance with federal and international standards. Our services include:

• **49 CFR, Part 229 Subpart E** - Comprehensive evaluation of locomotive electronics to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• **49 CFR, Part 236, Subpart H** - Detailed analysis of processor-based signal and train control systems.
• **Appendix C** - In-depth safety assurance criteria to enhance safety measures.
• **CENELEC and IEC 61508 Standards** - Adherence to international standards for functional safety and reliability in rail systems.

Our safety methods and techniques are designed to proactively address potential hazards and ensure robust safety measures. We employ a variety of methodologies to assess and mitigate risks, including:

• **Safety Analysis** - Systematic examination of safety-critical systems and processes.
• **Risk Assessments** - Identification and evaluation of potential risks to mitigate safety issues.
• **MIL-STD-882 Methods** - Application of military standards for system safety to ensure comprehensive safety planning.
• **Safety Plans** - Development of detailed safety plans to guide safety management processes.
• **Hazard Analysis** - In-depth analysis of hazards to determine their impact and mitigation strategies.
• **Fault Tree Analysis** - Evaluation of potential faults and their causes using fault tree diagrams.
• **FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)** - Identification and analysis of potential failure modes and their effects.
• **Software Safety** - Ensuring the safety of software systems through rigorous testing and validation.
• **DO-178 Software Safety Compliance** - Adherence to standards for software safety in aviation and rail applications.
• **DO-254 Firmware Compliance** - Compliance with standards for the safety of firmware in embedded systems.
• **CENELEC Methods** - Application of CENELEC standards for railway safety and reliability.

Our commitment to safety includes strict adherence to CENELEC standards, ensuring that our rail safety services align with the highest international benchmarks. We focus on:

• **EN 50126-1**: Generic RAMS Process - Framework for reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety processes.
• **EN 50126-2**: Systems Approach to Safety - A comprehensive approach to ensuring safety across rail systems.
• **EN 50129**: Safety Related Electronic Systems for Signaling - Standards for safety-related electronic systems in rail signaling.
• **EN 50155**: Railway Applications - Rolling Stock - Electronic Equipment - Standards for electronic equipment used in rolling stock.
• **EN 50657**: Rolling Stock Applications - Software on Board Rolling Stock - Standards for software used in rolling stock applications.
• **EN 50128**: Railway Applications - Communication, Signaling and Processing Systems - Standards for communication and signaling systems.
• **Software for Railway Control and Protection Systems** - Guidelines for software used in control and protection systems for railways.