The project consists of an independent analysis of the adequacy of the risk management process and results, arising from the implementation of the rail passenger liberalisation regulation  

Altran, a global leader in engineering and R&D services, part of Capgemini, has been appointed by ADIF (Administrator of Railway Infrastructures in Spain) to carry out an independent assessment of the adequacy of the risk management process and results, arising from the application of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 402/2013 of 30 April 2013 on the liberalisation of rail passenger transport. 

The project, which was put out to tender in a public process, has been submitted by the other assesment bodies (AsBo) accredited in Spain to consider changes related to Railway Operation. The analysis is being conducted by the Altran Inspection Body accredited by the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) to carry out safety assessments across the operation. The work, which began last July, will be executed over the next four months.

Francisco Hidalgo, Altran's Railway Business Centre Manager, said "It is with great pride that Altran will carry out this assessment at such a crucial time for the Spanish railway industry, whose liberalisation represents a huge step forward". He also highlighted that “Altran has an extensive experience in this type of project and contributes with a differential value through its wide range of knowledge in relation to safety, which includes both purely technological aspects and those related to operations or management processes”.

About Altran

Altran is a world leader in engineering and R&D services. The company offers its clients a unique value proposition to meet their transformation and innovation challenges. Altran supports its customers, from concept to industrialisation, to develop the products and services of tomorrow. Altran has been working for more than 35 years with major players in many sectors: Automotive, Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Naval, Railways, Infrastructure & Transport, Energy, Industry & Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductors & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services and Public Sector. Altran has over 50,000 employees operating in more than 30 countries.

Altran is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address all customer opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platform. Building on its strong heritage of over 50 years and deep industry-specific experience, Capgemini enables organisations to realise their business projects through a range of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini believes that the business value of technology comes from and through people. Today, it is a multicultural company with a team of 270,000 members in nearly 50 countries. With Altran, the Group reported revenues of EUR 17 billion in 2019. People matter, results count.

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