What Does It Take to Work on Trafikverket Infrastructure Projects?
Working on Trafikverket infrastructure projects involves high demands on competence, certification and documentation. Whether the project involves railways, bridges or roads, meeting all requirements is essential to gain access to the worksite. These requirements apply both to surveying consultants and to those carrying out concrete works. Here we go through the requirements that apply and how to choose a partner who meets Trafikverket’s requirements.
Surveying Certification Requirements at Trafikverket
Anyone independently responsible for surveying work on Trafikverket infrastructure projects must hold certification for surveying work at Trafikverket, a requirement regulated by Trafikverket. The certification is divided into two levels:
Level | Description |
Class 1 – Survey Manager | The highest level of certification. Required for anyone leading and taking responsibility for surveying work on complex infrastructure projects, including railways, tunnels and bridges. Requires documented experience, approved training and an application to Trafikverket. Processing time is normally 3–6 weeks. |
Class 2 – Survey Personnel | Required for anyone carrying out surveying work under the responsibility of a Class 1-certified survey manager. Class 2 also requires documented experience and approved training. |
At Agicon, our team holds both Class 1 and Class 2 certification, meaning we can take full responsibility for the entire surveying process on Trafikverket projects, from control network establishment to final delivery.
Requirements for Geodetic Surveying on Trafikverket Projects
In addition to the certification requirements, Trafikverket sets specific technical requirements for how geodetic surveying must be carried out. An experienced surveying consultant works according to Trafikverket’s requirements at every step, from choice of equipment and method to documentation and delivery format. This includes:
- Establishment and quality assurance of geodetic control networks as carriers of the reference system
- Setting-out and measurement using high-precision total stations according to applicable standards
- Documentation and delivery of survey data in the formats required by Trafikverket
- Ongoing control measurements and verification against tolerance requirements throughout the construction process
Agicon’s surveying consultants have worked on Trafikverket projects for several years and therefore have a solid understanding of the regulatory framework and how it is applied in practice.
Requirements for Concrete Works on Trafikverket Projects
Strict competence requirements apply to concrete works on Trafikverket infrastructure projects. Trafikverket requires that anyone leading concrete works hold Concrete Class 1 certification (betong klass 1), the highest level of competence for cast-in-place concrete work in Sweden. This requirement applies to all advanced concrete works on state infrastructure.
Concrete Class 1 certification is required, among other things, for:
- Bridges and viaducts with high demands on strength and durability
- Tunnels and rock structures – shotcrete and structural concrete in demanding environments
- Railway structures – platforms, retaining walls and concrete works according to Trafikverket’s requirements
- Underwater casting with strict tolerance requirements
- Post-tensioned concrete and structures in aggressive environments
Agicon is certified for Concrete Class 1 and 2, as well as underwater casting, according to Trafikverket’s requirements. Our surveying consultants have documented experience from bridge, railway and water/sewage infrastructure projects across several parts of Sweden.
Safety Requirements on Trafikverket Projects
Working in and around Trafikverket’s track facilities also requires safety training. All personnel present in railway environments need the relevant safety certifications, including:
- Säkerhet i spår (SiS) – Mandatory for all personnel working in railway environments
- BASÄVISTA – Trafikverket’s requirement for construction work in track environments
- Track and tunnel certification – Required for work in SL’s and Region Stockholm’s track facilities
Note: SiS and BASÄVISTA are official Swedish regulatory designations and are kept in Swedish intentionally — they are the exact terms an English-speaking contractor would need to search for or reference when dealing with Trafikverket.
Agicon's Experience from Trafikverket Projects
Meeting Trafikverket’s requirements is one thing. Putting them into practice on real projects is another. Agicon has experience from projects where quality, precision and the right approach are critical:
| Project | Agicon’s delivery |
| Gerstaberg, Ostlänken | Geodetic surveying for the new high-speed railway line – one of Sweden’s most important infrastructure projects |
| Sicklaanläggningen | Concrete and surveying work in partnership with Veidekke |
| Tappströmsbron, Ekerövägen | Bridge construction with high demands on precision and Concrete Class 1 |
| Värnamo bangård (railway yard) | Railway project with surveying work according to Trafikverket’s requirements |
What to Consider When Choosing a Partner for a Trafikverket Project
Whether you are procuring surveying consultants, concrete contractors or a full-service provider for a Trafikverket project, it’s important to ensure the following requirements are met:
- Class 1 surveying certification – for the survey manager holding ultimate responsibility
- Concrete Class 1 certification – if the project includes advanced concrete works
- Valid safety certifications – SiS and BASÄVISTA as a minimum
- Documented experience from similar Trafikverket projects – not just certificates, but reference projects
- Practical knowledge of Trafikverket’s technical requirements and delivery formats
Summary
Trafikverket’s infrastructure projects set high standards – and rightly so. It’s about safety, precision and responsibility in projects that will shape Sweden for decades to come. Choosing the right partner is therefore not just about price, but about competence, experience and the ability to deliver under the conditions Trafikverket sets. Agicon combines fulfilled formal requirements with practical experience from real project environments. We understand the requirements involved and contribute competence that creates safer and more efficient outcomes.
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