RAILWAY MAINTENANCE (CFCM)

The CFCM (Railway Maintenance Certification Committee) provides COFREND level 1, 2 and 3 certification according to standard ISO 9712 for operators in the sector.

The CFCM Centre based at the Railway Agency in Vitry-sur-Seine offers certification in the magnetic particle testing MT, penetrant testing PT and ultrasonic testing UT methods required by operators who have to carry out non-destructive testing on tracks, carriages, axles, bogies, etc.

Three activity sub-sectors:

  • Axles/Running gear
  • Bogies/Carriage bodies
  • Rails

METHODS COVERED:

  • Magnetic particle testing (MT)
  • Ultrasonic testing (UT)
  • Penetrant testing (PT)

MAIN COMPANIES INVOLVED: AFWP - RATP - SNCF