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KLV Group
RAILWAY INDUSTRY

Project management, development and component supply for freight railcars

We offer comprehensive services for freight railcars: from project management, technical support and acceptance inspections in new production, repairs and revisions under VPI standards, through our own design, FEM calculations and homologation, to the supply of castings and forgings. Thanks to years of experience, cooperation with the certification body Bureau Veritas and our partnership with the Technical University of Liberec, we guarantee reliability, transparency and compliance with all applicable standards.

What we provide for you:
Inspection of newly manufactured wagons before entering service.
Regular technical inspections and revisions of in-service wagons for ECM.
Manufacturing process audits under ISO 9001, EN 15085, EN ISO 3834.
End-to-end project delivery from consultation to conformity confirmation.
Regular reporting and improvement recommendations.
Design of railway wagons/steel structures.
FEM calculations.
Wagon homologation.
New production - KLV Group

New production

Technical supervision and acceptance during the manufacturing of new freight railcars, from design documentation to final handover.

Manufacturing documentation review
Acceptance of sub-assemblies and units
Coordination with manufacturer and investor
Repairs - KLV Group

Repairs

Managing and overseeing fleet repairs under VPI standards: from diagnostics through execution to final inspection.

Technical condition diagnostics
Supervision of repair works
Final technical inspection
Revisions - KLV Group

Revisions

Regular revisions and technical inspections ensuring long-term operability and safety of the fleet.

Revision cycle planning
Technical inspections under standards
Reporting and documentation
Wheelsets - KLV Group

Wheelsets

We provide complete wheelset service for rail vehicles, from supplying new wheelsets to regular revisions, with a focus on operational safety and reliability.

Wheelset supply to customer requirements
IS3 wheelset revisions
Freight wagons, passenger transport and locomotives
Wheelset manufacturer certified by České dráhy (ČD), VUD and ZSSK Cargo
Photo - structural engineering office
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Wagon design, calculations and homologation

Alongside project management, we also handle the technical development itself. We design freight wagons and steel structures, verify them with strength calculations and guide them through the whole homologation process up to certification.

A detailed description of each service is available on our separate Research & Development page.

Structural design solutions tailored to individual requirements.
Optimisation of existing structures for greater efficiency and safety.
Design of railway wagons/steel structures

Design of railway wagons/steel structures

Design of freight wagons and steel structures in SolidWorks in line with safety and technical standards.

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FEM calculations

FEM calculations

Strength and fatigue calculations using the finite element method to verify the proposed design.

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Wagon homologation

Wagon homologation

Documentation and assistance in every phase of homologation of wagons, bogies and axle-box housings, including type tests under TSI WAG.

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Welding consulting

Welding consulting

Consultancy in welding and welding technology, material selection and weld quality assurance.

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Warehouse of castings and forgings for railway components
COMPONENT SUPPLY

Specialized components, made to order

We supply specialized components such as castings and forgings, made to the client's specific requirements. We work with both European and non-European partners.

Castings and forgings made to client specification
A network of European and non-European suppliers
All components meet UIC and TSI standards
CONSULTING

Consulting for freight rolling stock

Technical analysis and vehicle assessment

Support with purchase, sale or lease of rolling stock

Fleet inspection and audit

Consulting on legislation and certification

HOW WE WORK

Our process

01
Consultation
We map the project scope and technical requirements.
02
Planning
We design project management and a schedule under VPI standards.
03
Execution
We provide technical supervision, acceptance and quality control.
04
Handover
Complete documentation and handover to the investor.

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