Our Purpose
The Federation of Railway Industries (FIF) brings together companies that design, build, maintain and operate the French railway system. Our mission: to promote an industry of excellence, innovative and sustainable, serving tomorrow's mobility.
Our Missions
FIF acts to create a favourable framework for the development and competitiveness of the French railway industry.
Promote the Industry
Showcase the expertise and excellence of the French railway industry in France and internationally.
Defend Interests
Represent and defend the collective interests of members with public authorities and institutions.
Foster Innovation
Stimulate research, development and innovation within the railway sector.
Strengthen Competitiveness
Support companies in their development and strengthen the sector's competitiveness.
Promote Employment
Develop the attractiveness of railway professions and support professional training.
Attract and value talent
Strengthen the attractiveness of the railway industry by showcasing its expertise and the diversity of its professions to younger generations and tomorrow's talent.
Our History
125 years serving French railway industrial excellence.
Creation of the trade chamber of railway and tramway equipment manufacturers — built on the belief that what no one can defend alone, all can defend together.
Creation of the trade chamber of railway and tramway equipment manufacturers — built on the belief that what no one can defend alone, all can defend together.
FIF is founded — the first and only trade federation gathering the entire French railway industrial chain: rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, digital, equipment, maintenance.
FIF is founded — the first and only trade federation gathering the entire French railway industrial chain: rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, digital, equipment, maintenance.
Signature of the first Industry Contract for Railway Construction. The second contract is signed in 2019, creating the Railway Industry Strategic Committee — FIF holds the vice-presidency.
Signature of the first Industry Contract for Railway Construction. The second contract is signed in 2019, creating the Railway Industry Strategic Committee — FIF holds the vice-presidency.
Launch of FIF's first regional branch — FIF Grand Est — marking the start of a deployment programme to support members locally and energise regional ecosystems.
Launch of FIF's first regional branch — FIF Grand Est — marking the start of a deployment programme to support members locally and energise regional ecosystems.
Board of Directors
13 elected members representing the diversity of the sector
Patrick Jeantet
Chairman of FIF
FIF
Éric Tassilly
Chairman of Equipment Manufacturers Group, CEO Knorr-Bremse Railway Systems France
Knorr-Bremse
Jacques Gargowitsch
Chairman of Infrastructure Group, CEO FS GROUP, President FIF Grand Est
FS Group
Jean-Michel Estibals
Chairman of Digital Industries Group, Co-founder of RAILWAi
RAILWAi
Brice Le Boudec
Chairman of Signalling Group, Project Director ALSTOM
Alstom
Séverine Rengnet
Chairwoman of Clusters Group, CEO FERROCAMPUS
Ferrocampus
Guy Talbourdet
Treasurer of FIF, CEO DELACHAUX Group
Delachaux
Emmanuel Burban
France Country Leader WABTEC
Wabtec
Bertrand Gryspeert
Chairman of the Board VOSSLOH SWITCH SYSTEMS
Vossloh Switch Systems
Christophe Jeanney
President HITACHI Rail GTS France SAS
Hitachi Rail
Alain Picard
President CAF France
CAF
Alexandre Quemeneur
President SIEMENS MOBILITY France
Siemens Mobility
Frédéric Wiscart
President ALSTOM France
Alstom
The Permanent Team
Serving members every day
Igor Bilimoff
Managing Director
Jean-Jacques Mogoro
Industry Division Director
Marie-Reine du Bourg
Territory & Member Relations Director
Audrey Montion
FIF Grand Est Regional Delegate
Marine Latombe
Communications Manager
Léa Mediani
Public Affairs Manager
Sara Croisier
Industry Division Mission Officer
Magali Senaux
Employment, Attractiveness & Training Advisor
Carole Luksa
Standardization & Quality Officer
Marie Martinez
Administrative Assistant
Industry Actions
FIF actively participates in railway industry bodies
Industry Strategic Committee
FIF holds the co-vice-presidency of the Railway Industry Strategic Committee and actively contributes to defining and implementing the sector's strategic orientations.
National Industry Council
FIF represents the railway industry at the National Industry Council, contributing to major reflections and decisions on French industrial policy.
Railway research & innovation
FIF acts as secretary of CORIFER, the body dedicated to railway research and innovation.
Our Members
100+ companies that make the French railway industry
