Our solutions for the railway industry
The rail sector brings together suppliers, integrators, and operators in the rail industry involved in the design and development of machinery (trains, trams, various equipment manufacturers), production (freight and passenger fleet operators, network managers, and their suppliers), and equipment maintenance.
In this sector, quality is paramount and requires a common language, which has been provided since 2006 by IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard), associated with ISO 22163. A certifiable standard.
- 1,300 companies in France, 90% of which are SMEs
- 200,000 direct jobs
- €3.8 billion in revenue, 26% of which comes from exports
- 2,319 IRIS certificates worldwide
Your needs
Railway professionals need best practices, training in these practices, and a way to report that they are implementing them. The AFNOR Group offers solutions based on technical and organizational standards, including ISO 22163 and the IRIS quality management system specific to the sector.
Become IRIS ISO 22163 certified
ISO 9001 quality certification adapted for the railway industry.
Training in quality in the railway sector
AFNOR Compétences offers training courses, for example to become an auditor.
Building your occupational health and safety approach
ISO 45001 is the universal guide to organizing occupational health and safety.
Writing standards with the BNF
The Railway Standardization Bureau hosts the sector's technical standardization committees.
The professional's opinion: what role does NF certification play in the construction of buildings?
What is the role of NF certification? Jean-Marie Brito, who works in the Structures Expertise Works division of SNCF, explains the importance of NF certification, which he relies on in all civil engineering construction projects in which he is involved. From steel to concrete, including accessories that can be used for engineering structures, the NF mark guarantees a high level of quality and safety.
Rail: they apply best practices
All players in the world of electricity and electronics will find what they need at AFNOR to implement best practices and report on them.
