Rail
As the first private rail operator in Germany, with a presence in six countries, we are strategically positioned to play a key role in the deregulation of the French market. We also put the focus on providing alternative, more efficient, and profitable transport solutions for regional lines.
More than 25 years of railway experience in 5 countries
In a world where public transport is rapidly changing, the future of rail transport must focus on passenger needs. To provide greater freedom and improved efficiency, we see the train as the key solution integrated with various transport options (car-pooling, car-sharing, buses, taxis).
Moreover, the travel experience extends beyond the station for us. That’s why we offer end-to-end mobility solutions, ensuring passengers reach their final destination seamlessly.
In Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and New Zealand, we are a major rail operator. It is the result of the opening up to competition in these countries. We operate dense urban lines, regional connections and small lines.
We have acquired a solid expertise in managing and coordinating the transport modes between all of our lines (inter-regional, suburban and rural, tourist). This has been achieved by:
- optimised connections;
- mixed passenger-transport combinations (offering different modes of transport to optimise journeys);
- multi-modal park-and-ride interchange hubs;
- bicycle parks;
- integrated ticket dispensers (smart-phone apps enabling transport ticket purchase and validation.
As such, being part of the multi-modal transport offer, rail has its place in the mobility model of the future modern, adapted to demand, serving the regions.
Safety, training, support: our three key words
Our priority: to ensure the safety of our travellers and our employees. In France, we are a licensed rail transport company and have a safety certificate issued by the State.
Our employees are key to ensuring the quality of our services. That’s why we prioritise their training, including team development, cutting-edge technologies, and driving simulations. This continuous improvement approach is designed to enhance both safety and comfort.
With our deep understanding of the rail transport system, we support local authorities during the early stages of rail transports projects. Our expertise also extends to rolling-stock maintenance in our workshops and infrastructure upkeep through our subsidiary, Transamo.
Rail transport training centre
Certified by the French National Authority in charge of Rail Safety (EPSF), our rail transport training centre ensures our employees receive continuous training and assessment to guarantee and maintain the finest quality of service.
A European reference in the rail transport sector
As the first private rail operator in Germany, we operate 16 major rail concessions in 9 Länder. The objective is to revitalise these ill-served regions, develop the market share of regional rail transport and to reopen abandoned lines. We also take into consideration the optimisation of the use of public funds.
Our goal is to optimise, rejuvenate and sustain the small, ill-served, regional stations as much as the major hubs. We are proud of the expertise that makes us a trustworthy alternative operator to ensure maintenance services for, and help popularise regional rail networks.