DB ESG, a provider of rolling stock engineering solutions, has announced a new contract award from Transport for London (TfL) to provide independent quality assurance services during the design, build and testing of the new 94 train fleet being manufactured by Siemens Mobility as part of the Piccadilly Line Upgrade programme.
DB ESG will conduct surveillance activities throughout the manufacturing process. These activities will confirm that all processes and deliverables meet the required and agreed quality standards.
DB ESG’s in-house team of rolling stock experts will be supported by DB Systemtechnik (DB ST), whose dedicated team regularly undertakes inspections of this type for several customers, including at both Vienna and Wildenwrath.
Commenting on this announcement, Nick Goodhand, Managing Director at DB ESG said: “Having local teams available in both the UK and the EU offers significant benefits in terms of availability, local language skills and in-depth knowledge of facilities and processes.”
“This greatly supports a robust and efficient approach to this project.”
Christoph Kirschinger, Managing Director, Sales, DB ST added – “We are extremely familiar with Siemens Mobility’s production sites, processes, and activities. Our expertise enables us to contribute effectively, ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the project."
As the appointed Quality Assurance Service Provider, DB ESG will be responsible for observing, supervising and verifying key manufacturing, testing and inspection processes across the various project stages. Independent quality checks will be carried out to identify any defects or deviations early in the process, enabling timely corrective action to help avoid delays and cost overruns.
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