Research Design and Standards Organization | 1,755 followers on LinkedIn. The Research Designs and Standards Organisation {अनुसंधान अभिकल्प एवं मानक संगठन} (RDSO) is an ISO 9001 research and development organisation under the Ministry of Railways of India, which functions as a technical adviser and consultant to the Railway Board, the Zonal Railways, the Railway Production Units, RITES and IRCON International in respect of design and standardization of railway equipment and problems related to railway construction, operation and maintenance.