The rail industry in the DACH region is undergoing important structural shifts in the next decade. The integration of digital technologies, the pivot towards sustainable and multimodal mobility, urbanization dynamics, and regulatory changes new challenges and unseen opportunities. How companies and organizations within the “rail ecosystem” navigate these shifts becomes an increasingly critical question. What innovative strategies and transformational initiatives can be derived from these changes?
In collaboration with a panel of leading industry experts, we shaped scenarios for the development of the rail sector in the DACH region until 2035 to find initial answers to these questions. We were supported by ScMI AG, well known for the many sectoral scenario studies over the last decades. We had insightful discussions and perspectives and welcomed experts from rail manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, operators and policy makers. Together, we uncovered the future landscape of the rail industry and crafted actionable insights.