French Ministry of Transport
The development of rail transport is a major project for the French government, and is part of an amibitious approach which aims at consolidating the development of the sector to ensure its future in the face of global competition...
Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) Owner and manager of the French railway network since 1997, RFF places performance at the heart of its strategies, its structure and its price offering. Its goal is to respond to the realities..
Railenium Consortium A unique technological research institute project in Europe, Railenium brings together exceptional testing facilities and a high concentration of public and private research experts in the field of Railway Infrastructure, which is pivotal for competitiveness in the sector....
Association des Régions de France (ARF) A consortium of regional authorities whose mission is to represent the Regions to the Government, Parliament, European Commission, European Parliament, in order to ...
Nord-Pas de Calais Regional Council The regional Nord-Pas de Calais Authority devotes a budget of €350 million/year to railways: it supports private companies, research, infrastructure, material, and public service quality...
Picardie Regional Council Located in the heart of Europe, Picardy is a region of innovation boasting 3 clusters, international industrial groups, and extensive infrastructure...
Association des Industries Ferroviaires (AIF) AIF represents the manufacturers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, engineering and services companies, the Railway Test Centre and the French railway certification agency...
i-Trans competitiveness cluster i-Trans brings together industry leaders and key players in research and education relating to rail, logistics and intelligent transport systems in the Nord-Pas de Calais and Picardy regions...
European Railway Agency The construction of a safe, modern integrated railway network is one of the EU’s major priorities. Railways must become more competitive and offer high-quality, end-to-end services without being restricted by national borders...
Northern France Rail Northern France Rail brings togethers companies, research centres and institutions involved in the development of the rail sector...