Railway market in France
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Introduction to railway industry in France
The first rail line in the country opened in 1827 from Saint-Étienne to Andrézieux. The SNCF, the national state-owned railway company, operates most of the passenger and freight services. France currently operates the second largest European railway network, with a total of 29 901 km of railway. The track gauge is 1 435mm
Railway companies in France
Association française du rail (AFRA)
The French Rail Association (AFRA) was created in March 2009 to promote access for all new entrants to the French rail market, in order to actively participate in the development of the sector in FR.
PÔLE DE COMPÉTITIVITÉ i-TRANS
i-TRANS is the competitiveness cluster for transport, mobility and logistics. The mission of the cluster is to develop, through collaborative innovation, the competitiveness of companies.
SNCF Gares & Connexions
SNCF Connect is a new way of organising, booking and managing all your trips in one place, from local commuting to long distance trips around France. Our service is enhanced with features that provide you with live and tailor-made information on your travels.
IRT Railenium
Research Technological Institute for Railway Industry.
SEESARI - South East Europe Strategic Alliance for Rail Innovation
We are an initiative for supporting rail and transport development in South East Europe with focusing on railway research, development and innovation.
SNCF Voyageurs
SNCF Voyageurs is a state-owned enterprise founded on 1 January 2020, an independent subsidiary of the French National Railway Company, in charge of operating passenger trains.
4F - Fret Ferroviaire Français du Futur
4F “Fret Ferroviaire Français du Futur” (French Rail Freight of the Future) is a unique alliance that brings together all players in the sector in France to develop a set of measures necessary for the preservation and development of rail freight.
TOTAL SE
Total a major energy player. Producer and supplier of fuels, natural gas and electricity. Active in more than 130 countries with 100,000 employees.
Soufflet Group
As the leading private-owned cereal buyer in Europe, it operates in international markets in the barley, wheat and rice and pulses sectors, and supports wine growers.
BASF France
We create chemistry for a sustainable future. The approximately 110,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country.
EQIOM SAS
EQIOM is a subsidiary of the Irish group CRH, a major player in building materials. EQIOM is active in four areas: the production of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete and the treatment and recovery of waste.
Vicat group
Through our cement plants, aggregate quarries, concrete batching plants, factories producing finishing products for the building industry, etc., wherever we are located, we are devoted to furthering local development, fostering local employment, and treating the environment responsibly.
CORDM GEARS SA
The company CORDM was created in October 1982 and have strong experience in gears manufacturing. Thanks to the quality of its products, CORDM is supplying gears to the biggest world customers.
ENERIA CAT
Eneria has developed renowned expertise and know-how in turnkey energy solutions. We propose solutions to optimise your energy mix and to decarbonise your activity.
Fortal SAS
FORTAL – the specialist in safe access equipment for working at height. Tailored solutions providing safe access equipment for working at height for workers in all sectors of activity.
France Elevateur S.A.S.
Founded in 1984 near Nancy, France Elévateur is the first French manufacturer of aerial work platforms.
Gillet Group S.A.
An innovative manufacturer dedicated to the production of specialised tools, we offer a multitude of solutions in a number of industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture and rail.
HEBCO Industrie
HEBCO is a European technical leader for aluminium plate and bar heat exchangers and all types of radiators.
ADDEV Materials
For over 20 years, ADDEV Materials helps players in different markets to meet their technical challenges. Our wide range of materials combined with our processing capabilities enable us to offer customised solutions tailored to your needs.
Axereal
Axereal is a leading agricultural and food processing cooperative group. We operate in France and around the world, originating grain andspecialising in its processing for the brewing, milling etc.
ERR European Rail Rent GmbH
To ensure quality in your transport, you look for partners who make this task easy for you. ERR is synonymous with advanced product and service quality in renting of wagons.
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Ansett Logistics S.A.
Ansett Logistics is a privately owned rail freight service company that provides solutions for organizing domestic or international rail transport.
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Merex
MEREX is a Central European company established in 2016. Today, it focuses on activities in Logistics, Research & Development, Information Technology, and Consultancy.
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Nexrail Lease
Nexrail is a rolling stock lessor operating in Western Europe. Its current portfolio of ca. 100 locomotives dedicated to the freight and shunting markets.
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EUROWAGON Sp. z o.o.
EUROWAGON is the largest independent Polish railway car pool. Our mission is to create the largest railway car rental professional ROSCO company in Central and Eastern Europe.
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FZK Engineering and Industrial Investments Inc.
Pioneering Industrial Solutions and Advanced Manufacturing in Turkey's Heartland, Innovating in Rail Systems and Beyond with Expertise and Cutting-Edge Production Facilities.
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MFD Rail GmbH
As a team of experienced intermodal specialists, MFD Rail supplies the European combined transport sector with a modern and homogeneous railcar fleet.
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24Cargo GmbH
freights made simple.
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Siemens Mobility GmbH
We, Siemens Mobility, have been a leader for seamless, sustainable, reliable and secure transport solutions for more than 160 years. As a leader in transport solutions, we shape connected mobility.
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Heilind Electronics Europe
Heilind Electronics is a worldwide distributor of interconnect, electromechanical and cable management solutions for railway and industrial applications.
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Výzkumný ústav železniční, a. s. (VUZ)
We provide comprehensive services in testing, assessment, and certification of rail vehicles, infrastructure, and associated components.
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TRANSWAGGON Group
Europe’s most flexible logistics partner in rail freight transport.
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Standard Logistic d.o.o. Rijeka
Standard Logistic major activities are railway transportation, rail tank wagons hiring and providing, wagons repairing, vehicles fleet management.
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SCI Verkehr GmbH
SCI Verkehr is as a strategic consultancy company focused on the international railway and logistics industry. We support our business partners in optimising their processes.
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Standard Logistic d.o.o.
Standard Logistic major activities are railway transportation, rail tank wagons hiring and providing, wagons repairing, vehicles fleet management.
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AXbenet s.r.o.
The main activity of the company is the rental and sale of wagons.
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Standard Logistic logistične storitve
Standard Logistic major activities are railway transportation, rail tank wagons hiring and providing, wagons repairing, vehicles fleet management.
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SŽ – Vleka in tehnika, d.o.o.
Our mission is to provide quality and effective services when it comes to rail vehicle maintenance, train traction and technical wagon services. That way we deliver an increased level of vehicle availability and reliability while boosting their owners' market competitiveness.
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Transfesa Logistics S.A.
Transfesa Logistics is the leading company in "door to door” logistics solutions and goods transportation. Comprised of more than 1,000 highly qualified professionals.
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FORWARDIS GmbH
FORWARDIS is a rail and multimodal freight forwarder, whose mission is to be an architect of alternative logistics solutions all over Europe and beyond (Asia etc.).
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RAILVIS.com
A marketplace connecting rail industry. Share idle locomotive, sell unused wagons, find & hire personnel or advertise. RAILVIS is one platform to digitize your daily operations.
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Deutsche Leasing AG
Deutsche Leasing Group is a manufacturer-independent German leasing company based in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe/Germany.
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CHEMET S.A.
The company exists since 1945 and is a manufacturer of rail tank cars, stationary and transportable pressure tanks, cylinders and road tankers with four plants located in Poland and France.
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NYMWAG CS a.s.
NYMWAG CS is one of the biggest European freight wagon manufacturers, with focus on flat and tank wagons, using its own bogies. Its production capacity and product portfolio is steadily expanding.
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LEVEL Systems
LEVEL Systems focuses on innovative and reliable solutions that increase efficiency and safety in rail transport. Thanks to our long-standing presence and experience, we are able to offer our clients cutting-edge technology and services tailored to their needs.
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SFS Safety Flooring Systems
SFS Safety Flooring Systems is a construction company, developing and selling high quality anti-slip products. Furthermore, in terms of sustainability, we are working climate neutral.
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Railtur Vagon Endüstrisi Taş. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Railtur Wagon Industry Inc. was established in Kayseri in 2006 to manufacture and maintain railway wagons, Y25 Type freight wagon bogies, motor and trailer bogie frames for LRT Tram and passenger trains.
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Rhenus Rail GmbH
Your professional partner for rail assets.
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Rhenus Rail Logistics GmbH
Your professional partner for complex rail transports.
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Rhenus Rail St. Ingbert GmbH
Your professional partner for cross-border traffic between Germany, France and Switzerland.
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