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Information Session

Screw connections on
rail vehicles

Secure bolting is a key issue in rail vehicle construction.
But what role do standards, directives, regulations and laws actually play
and how do the new requirements of EN 17976
have on construction and maintenance compared to DIN 25201?

In this information event, we will shed light on changes, concretizations and
possible contradictions that may harbor potential for engineers and
engineers and designers. In addition to the initial overview
the focus will be on dialog and sharing experiences - for greater safety,
clarity and practical relevance in day-to-day engineering.

All registered participants will receive free access to the recording.

Here are the topics you can expect…

Strong support through clear rules

Which rules keep rail vehicles safely on the rails? Find out how standards, guidelines & co. ensure the foundation for safe bolted connections in rail transportation.

EN 17976 vs. DIN 25201 - What's new?

The new EN 17976 provides important specifications compared to DIN 25201, resulting in new requirements and optimization opportunities for rail vehicle parts.

Consequences for Design & maintenance

Changes in specifications have a direct impact on the design of bolted connections and maintenance strategies in rail transportation. In this information event you will find out to what extent.

Potential for conflict in the jungle of standards

Different guidelines harbor conflicts. Here we inform you how engineers can make clear decisions for safe solutions in screw design.

Experience meets new standards

The personal exchange of practical knowledge provides valuable impulses for the safe Design of bolted joints. Take this opportunity to bring yourself up to date.

Objectives of the information event

Bolting in rail vehicles
  • Create classification
    Clarify the significance of standards, directives, regulations and laws in rail vehicle construction
  • Compare and understand
    Present differences and specifics between EN 17976 and DIN 25201
    (parts 1-7) in a practical way
  • Recognizing the effects
    What consequences the new specifications have for Design and maintenance
  • Identify conflicts
    Work out possible contradictions in the standards and discuss their potential for conflict
  • Promoting the exchange of experience
    Supporting the transfer of knowledge between participants and experts through dialog and best-practice examples
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Bolting in rail vehicles

Contents & details

   Bolting of rail vehicles and vehicle parts

   - Comparison of DIN 25201 Part 1 to Part 7 with EN 17976

  1. Importance of standards, directives, regulations, laws
  2. EN 17976 vs. DIN 25201 (Part 1-7) - Changes and clarifications
  3. Effects on Design and maintenance
  4. Contradictions and potential for conflict
  5. Dialogue/exchange of experience

Your speaker

Dipl.-Ing. Kerstin Schaufuß

  • Many years of experience as senior consultant for rail vehicles at DB Fernverkehr AG
  • Screwdriving engineer ® (DVS)
  • Vocational adult education/professional development at the Technical University of Dresden
  • Dipl. Ing. (FH) at the TH Wildau specializing in general mechanical engineering

 

Target group

Engineers and specialists from the fields of development, design and calculation, teachers from educational institutions, experts from research institutions and testing companies.

 

 

Seminar dates

September 8, 2026: 9:00 — 9:30 a.m. (German)

All registered participants will receive free access to the recording.

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