Trend and Development Outlook
The current and future rail challenges for infrastructure managers (integrating path requests of new comers, renovate and develop infrastructure, harmonization of standards at European level), for train manufacturers (developing trains more environmentally friendly, more services, more security, more comfort), for carriers (open to competitors in 2010 for the international passengers transport) have to be achieved for the development of this sector.
It is within the field of high speed that the major changes will occur (greater mobility, travel optimization, local applications, more friendly to the environment, safety, downtown to downtown ride). The players of today are not those of tomorrow. These new actors do not have the expertise of the incumbents. In parallel, the current players should see their business grow, but with a need for flexibility and competitiveness.
The outsourcing needs cover a wide range of areas:
* Development Strategy
* Procurement Policy
* Maintenance
* Operating
* Sales and Marketing
* Communication
* International Development, etc.
