SOCOTEC secures ENAC accreditation for Ballast testing, establishing a benchmark in railway quality control.
SOCOTEC´s Spain laboratory in Madrid has received ENAC accreditation for both sampling and laboratory testing of ballast, becoming one of only three companies in Spain to achieve this distinction.
This certification confirms SOCOTEC's technical expertise in providing quality control services for ballast testing in the railway sector, ensuring the safety and reliability of railway infrastructures.
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Experience in the Railway Sector
According to SOCOTEC´s Spain Abel Domato, General Manager of Quality Control, “obtaining ENAC accreditation for ballast testing strengthens SOCOTEC's extensive experience in the railway sector, establishing it as a benchmark in the comprehensive management of railway infrastructures.”
SOCOTEC Spain provides services that span the entire infrastructure life cycle, from design and construction to quality control and maintenance. This ensures the safety and reliability of all types of railway infrastructure, including urban metro systems, streetcars, and conventional and high-speed rail.
Expertise in the Railway Sector
SOCOTEC has been involved in complex construction projects across Spain, including extending the L9 metro line, connecting the tramway in Diagonal Avenue of Barcelona, and the High-Speed line (AVE) from Madrid to the French border.
Currently, SOCOTEC Spain is participating in projects such as the new Valdebebas transport interchange in Madrid, providing technical assistance for construction management, technical assistance for the control and supervision of the works for the La Sagrera station high-speed line project in Barcelona, and consulting services for the construction of the new Parla Norte station in Spain´s capital.
Securing ENAC accreditation for ballast testing reinforces SOCOTEC's dedication to quality and safety in the railway sector. This accomplishment establishes SOCOTEC Spain as a leader in railway infrastructure quality control, enhancing the safety and reliability of rail transport for everyone.
