Ferro'Vert — The Green Transition Programme
Ferro'Vert is FIF's flagship programme to support the railway industry in its green transition. Carbon footprint reduction, green innovation, circular economy: together, let's build the railway of tomorrow.
What is Ferro'Vert?
Ferro'Vert is FIF's leading initiative to unite railway industry stakeholders around the green transition. This programme supports member companies in implementing responsible practices and green innovations at every link of the value chain.
Our objectives
Reduce the carbon footprint of the French railway industry by 30% by 2030
Promote green innovations and low-carbon technologies
Support each member in their green transition
Share best practices across the entire industry
Programme pillars
Hydrogen & new energies
Develop hydrogen propulsion solutions and alternative energy sources for rolling stock and railway infrastructure.
Circular economy & recycling
Promote reuse, recycling and material recovery in railway design, construction and maintenance.
Carbon footprint reduction
Measure, reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of the railway lifecycle.
Eco-design of rolling stock
Integrate environmental criteria from the design stage of trains, wagons and equipment to minimise their ecological impact.
Biodiversity & green infrastructure
Preserve biodiversity along railway corridors and develop environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Industry best practices
Discover the environmental initiatives of our members
Mobility for all in rural areas (light trains)
Alstom develops innovative light train solutions to serve rural and peri-urban areas currently without rail transport. Only 9% of the French population currently benefits from this local rail mobility. These light trains, less expensive to produce and operate than conventional rolling stock, make it possible to reopen closed lines and create new connections where the need for sustainable mobility is greatest.
Environment Express Accelerator - e2
SNCF's Environment Express Accelerator (e2) program is an ambitious decarbonization initiative launched in 2024. It aims to accelerate the reduction of direct emissions across the entire SNCF group through concrete actions at production sites, maintenance workshops, and daily operations.
Hydrogen-powered train
Alstom has developed the world's first hydrogen-powered train with the Coradia iLint. This breakthrough technology enables the replacement of diesel trains on the 40% of the French rail network that is not electrified.
Ballast recycling
SNCF Reseau has implemented an ambitious program for recycling used ballast. Instead of extracting and transporting new quarry stones, ballast removed during maintenance is cleaned, calibrated and relaid on the track.
Rail reuse
SNCF Reseau is developing a strategy for reusing rails removed during track renewal. Rails that can no longer serve on high-speed or heavy traffic lines are reused on secondary or lower traffic lines.
Road-to-rail modal shift
Alstom actively contributes to the modal shift from road to rail transport, particularly for freight. By developing more efficient and competitive rail freight solutions, the company helps remove thousands of trucks from the roads each year.
2024-2030 Roadmap
Programme launch
Structuring Ferro'Vert, first carbon audits for members and setting up the sharing platform.
Operational deployment
Launch of thematic working groups, first training sessions and publication of the best practices guide.
Acceleration
Intermediate carbon reduction targets, programme extension to Tier 2 suppliers.
Consolidation
Mid-term review, strategy adjustment, integration of new hydrogen technologies.
Target -30% CO₂
Achievement of the 30% CO₂ emission reduction target for the railway industry.
Share your best practices
Are you a FIF member? Submit your green initiatives and inspire the entire industry.