An Integrated, Systems-Based Approach to Authorisation of Actively-Controlled Running Dynamics

A European Union funded research project called RUN2Rail is investigating a range of new technologies for railway rolling stock. The project includes a task on the use active of suspensions, and one of the subtasks is to propose a homologation or authorisation strategy. The incorporation of electronics and control into suspension systems is still at an early stage, so this paper provides a framework for a practical and efficient authorisation strategy based upon existing European regulations and standards.