TÜV Rheinland Certifies WINDHOFF’s MPV VentuS® GAF for Compliance with European TSI Standards, Ensuring Safe Operation Across Germany

TÜV Rheinland Certifies WINDHOFF’s MPV VentuS® GAF for Compliance with European TSI Standards, Ensuring Safe Operation Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has certified the WINDHOFF MPV® VentuS® GAF as compliant with European TSI standards under the fourth railway package, ensuring the vehicle meets safety and operational requirements for use across Germany. Designed for Deutsche Bahn, the vehicle’s modular system offers flexibility, including the potential for future adaptation from diesel-electric to fully electric operation. The certification process, supported by TÜV Rheinland’s expertise in railway safety, marks a significant milestone for the vehicle’s market readiness in the European market.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 22-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland has issued a certification confirming compliance with European TSI standards for WINDHOFF’s next-generation multi-purpose vehicle MPV® VentuS® GAF, as per the fourth railway package. This certification ensures that the vehicle meets all necessary safety and operational requirements for railway applications within the German network. The MPV VentuS® GAF features a flexible modular system, which allows for a variety of vehicle configurations and a power system that can be easily adapted throughout the vehicle’s service life, such as transitioning from diesel-electric to fully electric operation.

The MPV VentuS®, designed specifically for Deutsche Bahn (DB), has successfully passed rigorous testing and is now fully authorized for market placement. The vehicle meets all requirements outlined in the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) under the fourth railway package, ensuring it meets the highest safety and operational standards for broader European use.

The fourth Railway Package, as set by the European Commission, establishes a comprehensive certification process for vehicle and component manufacturers, facilitating their authorization for use across the European market.

Commitment to Safety and Innovation

TÜV Rheinland, acting as an accredited assessment body for Notified Body (NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo), and Assessment Body (AsBo), played a crucial role in preparing the necessary reports, files, and certificates for the final authorization of the MPV VentuS®. Holger Wilhelm, Head of Rolling Stock Accredited Services at TÜV Rheinland, remarked, “The safety certification of WINDHOFF’s MPV VentuS® was an exciting project that allowed us to apply our extensive expertise in railway technology. This certification demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in railway technology, and it’s particularly rewarding to see this innovative vehicle now fully authorized for use by Deutsche Bahn.”

TÜV Rheinland’s Expertise in Rolling Stock

TÜV Rheinland’s Rolling Stock Accredited Services ensures that rail vehicles, subsystems, and components comply with both European and international safety standards. The team assesses and certifies rolling stock under key TSI regulations, supports national approvals in various countries, and offers Independent Safety Assessments (ISA). TÜV Rheinland also provides expert guidance on risk management, functional safety, and RAMS testing to ensure the safe and efficient operation of rail systems.

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