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Afternoon Workshops: Solving Concrete Operational Challenges
Throughout the day, participants joined practical workshops covering essential AI and data-driven challenges in rail:
1- Reducing Shortages with Real-Time Forecasting of Wagon Availability
Predictive models to prevent stockouts and improve fleet circulation.
2- The First Fleet Sizing Tool Built on Real Data & S&OP
A data-based method for right-sizing wagon fleets based on true demand and operational patterns.
3- Making Intermodal Transport Competitive: Operations, Costs & Sustainability
How to strengthen intermodal performance across the three pillars of competitiveness.
4- What Makes a Project Succeed: Best Practices from the Field
Change management, partner alignment, and operational structuring for successful digital transformation.
A European Summit Dedicated to AI & Innovation in Rail
This year’s RailTech Summit opened with a welcome from Maylis Ab-der-Halden, inviting a diverse European audience to an event focused on AI-driven rail modernisation, data transparency, and technology adoption.
She introduced Dr. Youness Lemrabet, CEO of Everysens, who shared his outlook on how AI is accelerating decision-making, operational forecasting, and cost optimisation across the rail supply chain.
RailTech Talk: Data Collaboration to Reduce Costs in Rail Freight
The core moment of the RailTech Summit was the RailTech Talk, a roundtable dedicated to the central question:
How can data and innovation deliver real cost reductions across the rail ecosystem?
Speakers represented the entire collaboration chain:
- Carlos Vazquez, VP Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Stellantis
- Peter Reinshagen, Managing Director, Ermewa
- Raphael Doutrebente, President, Europorte & 4F
- Antoine Ritz, COO, Groupe CAT
- Szilvi Kiss, Senior Research & Project Manager, ECG Association
Key insights from the discussion:
- Rail freight is progressing, but digitalisation remains uneven across partners.
- AI and data sharing unlock major gains in wagon utilisation, planning, predictability and costs.
- Freight Forwarders are evolving into hybrid operational–digital players.
- Shippers remain the central driver of demand for transparent, real-time, shared data.
Customer Testimonial: Tarmac’s Digital Transformation
Tarmac, the UK’s leading construction materials company, presented a full feedback session.
Rory Higgins showcased how Everysens was deployed across their ecosystem and how real-time visibility reshaped operations, planning, and service quality.
Market Trends & the 2026 Roadmap
Dr. Youness Lemrabet closed the strategic section with:
- Key rail freight data straight from the field
- Major product achievements of the year
- A preview of the 2026 Everysens roadmap, focused on deeper automation and smarter forecasting
RailTech Awards: Celebrating Digital Leaders in Rail
Three companies were honoured for their leadership and impact in rail digitalisation:
- START – Renault Group
Pioneers in next-gen automotive rail operations - SCALE – Roquette
A full transformation across all providers, including silos - GROW – Agrofert
Scaling successful digitalisation across the entire group
Feel the ambiance of the RailTech Summit with the recap video
