What Is EN 50128?

Following EN 50128 involves adhering to the European standard for software development in railway control and protection systems. This includes applying specific processes, documentation, and safety measures to ensure the reliability and safety of the software in railway applications.

EN 50128 defines basic integrity as the assurance that the software functions correctly and safely. It includes measures to prevent and detect errors, ensuring the software’s reliability and safety in railway applications.

EN 50128, EN 50126, and EN 50129 are related railway standards addressing software, system, and hardware aspects, respectively. They collectively provide guidelines for the development, safety, and reliability of software and systems in railway applications.

Satisfying verification process requirements for EN 50128 involves conducting rigorous testing, reviews, and inspections to ensure that software in railway applications meets safety and reliability standards specified by the standard.

Testing methods in EN 50128, such as unit testing and integration testing, can be automated to enhance efficiency and consistency in ensuring the safety and reliability of software used in railway control systems.