Ricardo has been appointed by the
'We are immensely proud to have been chosen by THSRC as the IV&V of the groundbreaking 'New Generation' trainsets', said
Ensuring quality and full compliance
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The lighter-weight vehicles offer more energy efficiency than THSRC's existing fleet as well as enhancements to the passenger environment, such as extra luggage space, charging sockets at every seat, and upgraded onboard information screens.
Ricardo was initially appointed as the IV&V body on the
Ricardo will provide expert oversight throughout the production of the vehicles, verifying that the overall build quality complies with the original specifications, and that the client's requirements around safety, functionality, maintainability and quality - all stipulated in the procurement process - have either been met or exceeded.
The presence of Ricardo's rolling stock specialists will provide valuable continuity at key decision points, particularly around design adjustments, quality assessments and test reviews. Meanwhile, the structured process of audits and assessments that we introduce will also help reduce risks and provide assurance to THSRC that the new fleet will be delivered in full compliance with widely recognised standards.
The first New Generation vehicles are expected to be entered into passenger operation in 2027.
Global IVV expertise
The appointment builds on Ricardo's portfolio of projects supporting the procurement and introduction of new vehicles into passenger service.
Recent and current assignments include the introduction of the Sprinter New Generation to the Dutch network (2018-2023), and the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), where our experts are currently the Independent Safety Assessors for the delivery of a new fleet of trains for the region's rail network.
THSRC will also benefit from Ricardo's long and successful history of undertaking IVV roles for
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