About KZV
Commercial Railway Research since 1992 — delivering precision measurement solutions to railways worldwide
Who We Are
KZV s.r.o. (Komerční železniční výzkum) — Commercial Railway Research — has been at the forefront of railway measurement technology since 1992.
For over 30 years, we've been delivering precision track geometry and inspection solutions to railways in 50 countries on five continents. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, we combine engineering expertise with practical solutions to the problems railway operators and infrastructure managers actually have. All KZV systems, including their electronics, are designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic.
What We Do
We design, manufacture, and deliver complete railway measurement solutions
Track Geometry
KRAB family systems for measuring track geometry: KRAB Heavy, KRAB S-LIGHT and KRAB U-LIGHT
View ProductsCorrugation
GEKON Modular and GEKON Big Foot systems for rail corrugation measurement and analysis
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VIPER, SPIDER, TURTLE, T-TROLLEY, T-METIX, MMD and RWT for tram, wheel, towed and vehicle-mounted measurement
View ProductsSoftware Solutions
Measuring software (KrabDroid, RC Droid, DistoDroid, Krab OnBoard) and evaluation software (KRAB 11, Gekon 11, LPS Evaluation Suite)
View SoftwareWhy Choose KZV
Years of Experience
Since 1992, we've been refining our technology and understanding railway measurement challenges across diverse environments — from urban metros to heavy-haul freight lines.
Complete Solutions
We provide both the hardware and the software, so the field measurement, the trolley and the office evaluation fit together.
Global Reach, Personal Service
While we serve clients in 50 countries on five continents, we maintain direct relationships with every customer, providing responsive support and customized solutions.
Continuous Innovation
Our latest system, VIPER (launched 2025), is the newest example of that development.
Customers in 50 Countries
Since 1992, KZV measurement systems and software have been delivered to railways on five continents
Europe 20
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Poland
- Denmark
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- Estonia
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Croatia
- Greece
- Turkey
Asia 10
- India
- China
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Indonesia
Africa & Middle East 10
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Ethiopia
- Angola
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Israel
Americas 8
- Canada
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Peru
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Argentina
Oceania 2
- Australia
- New Zealand
What Stands Behind the Products
Certified
ISO 9001 certified quality management and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
Made in the Czech Republic
Hardware and software designed and manufactured in Prague since 1992
Approved on Real Networks
KRAB S-LIGHT is homologated by SNCF; SPIDER is calibrated by the Czech Metrological Institute
Evaluation to Standards
Track geometry to EN 13848, corrugation and grinding to EN 13231
Industries We Serve
Global Partner Network
We work with trusted partners across four continents to deliver local support worldwide
IVR GmbHGermany
ELTHUS T&LSouth Korea
PROSUTECSpain
ALRIS RAILFrance
RayelsisTurkey
BCON ServicesAustralia & NZ
Otto DittmannDenmark
NCCIChina
ParagonIndia
Quingson RailteckTaiwan
Number One HoldingThailand
Precision TrackCanada & USA
Lifton PolskaPolandPublicly Funded Project
The project "Introduction of circular economy elements at Komerční železniční výzkum, spol. s r.o." was co-financed by the European Union. It replaced at least 20 % of the bauxite-based material in manufactured components without affecting their performance.
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