Berlin (Germany), January 14, 2026 – Acoustic measurements play a key role in the approval process and passenger comfort assessment of modern rail vehicles. Stadler Rail has recently carried out acoustic tests on its vehicles at its test center, using data acquisition technology from imc Test & Measurement in combination with GRAS measurement microphones.
The tests were performed directly on the vehicle under real operating conditions. The aim was to analyze noise emissions, verify compliance with applicable regulatory limits, and assess passenger comfort. Accurate acoustic data is essential for vehicle certification as well as for optimizing noise behavior during operation.
According to Stadler Rail, the combination of imc’s precise measurement systems and GRAS microphones enabled the reliable collection of high-quality data required for approval and vehicle optimization. The results support improved safety and enhanced ride comfort for passengers.
More About Acoustic Rail Testing with imc
More information about the imc data acquisition systems and sensors that are used in acoustic rail testing can be found on the imc website https://info.imc-tm.com/Acoustic-Testing-On-Rail-Vehicles
About imc Test & Measurement GmbH
imc Test & Measurement (Berlin) manufactures innovative solutions for test and measurement in research, development, service and production.
It caters to customers in automotive and mechanical engineering and in the railway, aerospace and energy industry worldwide. imc sensors, data acquisition systems and software as well as its integrated solutions enable its users to validate prototypes, optimize products, monitor processes and to gain insights from measurement data in mobile or in stationary applications.
imc Test & Measurement is part of Axiometrix Solutions, a leading test solutions provider comprised of globally-recognized measurement brands, including Audio Precision and GRAS Sound & Vibration.
This article was originally written by imc Test & Measurement.