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About IRSC
The International Rail Safety Council (IRSC) is a global forum for railway safety experts, regulators, and industry leaders. It focuses on sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations to improve rail safety worldwide, primarily through its annual conference. The IRSC promotes international collaboration to reduce accidents and enhance rail safety systems.
www.inteernational-railway-safety-council.com
About the Panelists
My Key Take Aways
Sebastian Sperker
www.railup.club
About Jörg Nowaczyk
Jörg has extensive experience in logistics and transportation, having begun his career in the industry in 1989. He initially worked in road logistics before transitioning to the railway sector. Over more than a decade at TX Logistik, he played a key role in shaping today’s intermodal network. Subsequently, he joined Rail Cargo Group, where he focused on developing the rail business in Germany. In 2019, Jörg became Chief Commercial Officer at GATX Rail Europe. In addition to his professional roles, he is actively involved in several industry organizations, such as Allianz Pro Schiene, contributing to the development of the rail ecosystem. Jörg resides in Hamburg.
About GATX Rail Europe
The company is a leading railcar lessor, offering a diverse fleet across 20+ European countries. With a service-oriented team, the company simplifies railcar leasing and transport, allowing customers to focus on their core business. Serving over 240 clients across industries, GATX's 29,000+ railcars provide efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-competitive transport solutions. The company has strategically located offices and a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Poland, with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. GATX Rail Europe is part of GATX Corporation, a 125+ year-old company listed on the NYSE.
My key take aways
Sebastian Sperker
railup.club
About Babette
Babette is a seasoned railway professional and, as an engineer with 15 years in the industry, she is widely recognized for her broad expertise. Her career journey has taken her through diverse roles at a locomotive manufacturer, a leasing company, and a full-service maintenance provider, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Since 2017, Babette has focused on developing sustainable and successful digital strategies by reimagining processes and supporting railway companies in their digital transformation journey. In complex transformation projects, she seamlessly combines modern technologies, process optimization, and change management across all levels of an organization. Babette is dedicated to helping railway companies streamline their processes, build future-proof organizations, and contribute her expertise to reshape the railway industry for the better.
My key take aways
Sebastian Sperker
www.railup.club
About Dual Inventive
Dual Inventive develops and produces technology products aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of railway infrastructure work, maximizing rail capacity, and improving the reliability of railway systems. The company’s headquarters is based in the Netherlands. Dual Inventive transforms rail safety through safe and efficient remote-controlled track access, ensuring a smooth transition between train operations and maintenance activities. Their innovative products deliver high system safety integrity (SIL 4), and the remote-control functionality achieves significant time and cost efficiencies. This approach provides enhanced protection for track workers, increases engineering time, and boosts train path capacity.
Marleen van de Kerkhof, recognized as a Young Rail Leader by the International Railway Journal, studied Systems Engineering at Delft University of Technology. During her studies, she contributed to the development of the first hyperloop and was part of the student team Delft Hyperloop that won Elon Musk's Hyperloop Pod Competition. Driven by a passion for innovation and transport, Marleen is now the International Affairs Manager at the technology company Dual Inventive, where she impacts mobility and sustainability. Central to her vision is an unwavering belief in rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility. She is dedicated to using the latest digital technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in European rail infrastructure, thereby maximizing rail capacity. Appointed as Rail Ambassador in the Netherlands, she strives to inspire the new generation with the green and innovative power of the railway system. Marleen also serves as chair of Jonge Veranderaars, the youth network in the Dutch mobility sector, and as a board member of Rail Cargo Information Netherlands, promoting the use of rail for freight transport and improving the image of the industry.
Sebastian Sperker
www.railup.club
About Andrés de León
About Hyperloop TT
HyperloopTT (Hyperloop Transportation Technologies) is a global transportation technology company focused on developing a high-speed transportation system based on the Hyperloop concept, originally proposed by Elon Musk. Founded in 2013, the company uses a crowd-collaborative approach, bringing together experts and resources from around the world. HyperloopTT aims to revolutionize travel by creating a vacuum-sealed tube system where pods travel at near-supersonic speeds, drastically reducing travel time between cities. The company combines advanced engineering, sustainable energy solutions, and cutting-edge materials to create a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation network. The company won a PPT project to construct the first commercial prototype to connect Venice and Padua.
www.hyperlooptt.com
My Key Takeaways
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About Alex Peiffer
Alex Peiffer is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Intramotev, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of self-propelled battery-electric railcars. He is an adjunct professor in the Entrepreneurship department at St. Louis University Chaifetz School of Business and holds an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Previously, he held brand management and marketing roles with large global companies including Nestle and Unilever, and served six years in the US Air Force in air cargo logistics.
Tim Luchini, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of Intramotev. Tim has spent his career solving challenging technical problems, leading teams, and developing mobility technologies. Prior to founding Intramotev, Tim managed engineering teams at Boeing, developing solutions for defense, urban air mobility, and eVTOL (electric vehicle takeoff and landing) aircraft. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. At Intramotev, Tim oversees a team from the rail, aerospace, and automotive industries building battery-electric autonomous railcars. In his spare time, Tim teaches engineering students through a joint program between Washington University and the University of Missouri - St. Louis.
Intramotev is a technology company focused on transforming modern freight movement by developing self-propelled, zero-emission railcar solutions that decrease costs, increase utilization and safety, and promote environmental responsibility. To achieve that, Intramotev has assembled a team of engineers and developers from the rail, aerospace and automotive industries to deploy our TugVolt and ReVolt technologies. The TugVolt is a railcar retrofit that enables independent material movement without the need for a locomotive, while the ReVolt is a retrofit that recycles waste energy in traditional trains – offering customers a 20% to 50% reduction in diesel costs.
www.intramotev.com
Key Takeaways
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About Larissa Zeichhardt
Larissa worked as the CEO of the family-owned rail construction company LAT Group. She had previously been employed by a large international corporation in Switzerland and other countries. Due to a private incident, she took over the company from her father, along with her sister. She quickly learned to navigate the construction business and became passionate about the rail industry. Larissa began implementing innovative products through collaboration with universities. As an active member of women in mobility, she aims to encourage and inspire more women to join the railway sector. She holds an academic degree in engineering and business. She is married with two kids and resides in Berlin, Germany.
www.womeninmobility.org
Abaut LAT
LAT is a German, second generation family owned and operated firm for mobility related services, including (cable) construction for railroad tracks and passenger safety systems for public transport. The SME is managed by two sisters, and supplies a broad range of services and products from special civil- to safety engineering for every aspect of trackage, including signal-, construction- and video surveillance systems.
www.lat.de
Key Take aways
Sebastian Sperker
www.railup.club
About Dominik Cajochen
Dominik is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in global operations and supply chain management. Currently serving in the executive board and as Head of Market + Operations at Cargo sous terrain, he has extensive leadership experience, including roles at SABMiller, Sony Music and Procter & Gamble. He holds a Master's degree in International Studies from the University of Geneva and has furthered his executive education at Ashridge Business School. Dominik lives with his wife and his two children in Zurich, Switzerland.
About Cargo Sous Terrain
Cargo Sous Terrain is an innovative underground transport system designed to efficiently move goods between cities. It involves a network of tunnels and intermodal cargo hubs, reducing traffic congestion and environmental impact. The system aims to optimize logistics, improve supply chains, and enhance urban livability by minimizing the need for trucks on roads. It has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of goods, enabling faster and more sustainable delivery across various industries.
www.cst.ch/en/
My key takeaways
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About Fabian Stöffler
Fabian is a passionate innovator and acknowledged thought leader for rail in Europe. Before co-founding Menlo79 in 2019, he held senior-level positions at Deutsche Bahn in Germany and played a crucial role in several significant projects in rail and logistics in Europe and Asia. From 2016 to 2019, he was in charge of the Asset Digitization department at DB Cargo in Europe, where he established a digital transformation lab and built a robust team of more than 100 people. Fabian has studied mathematics and economics and is currently based in Berlin.
About RAILTALKS
RAILTALKS, a thriving rail community comprising over 1500 members and collaborating with more than 40 partner companies, organizes its flagship events in the form of quarterly Railtalks panel discussions held in Berlin. Beyond these significant occasions, RAILTALKS extends its offerings to include various events such as business lunches within the partner network. The clear objective is to connect open-minded individuals, fostering collaboration to shape the future of the rail ecosystem. Notably, RAILTALKS operates under the umbrella of Menlo79.
www.railtalks.com
About Menlo79
With the intelligent cloud-based software solution WILSON, Berlin-based LogTech start-up Menlo79, founded in 2019, provides a modern and comprehensive workforce management platform. This platform is designed for employee-centered, intelligent, and cross-company control of operational personnel. WILSON includes a diverse range of modules, covering qualification management, shift planning, personnel scheduling, as well as payroll and benefit accounting. The application is specifically optimized for the rail, mobility, and logistics sectors. Companies can significantly reduce administrative efforts, leading to a sustainable increase in employee satisfaction and productivity
www.menlo79.com
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About Dietmar Dahmen
Dietmar, a futurist speaker with 20+ years in global marketing and advertising across cities like New York, Hamburg, Munich, Los Angeles, and Vienna, transitioned from a strategic planner to a respected creative. He held significant roles including Creative Director at DDB, Managing Director, and Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, as well as Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy.
Today, Dietmar is a renowned global speaker and consultant specializing in digital transformation and marketing innovation. With an advertising background, he provides dynamic insights, empowering companies to navigate the evolving digital landscape. He co-founded startups, advises tech giants, and in January 2020, launched Brainkicks GmbH, focusing on communicating change through advertising and marketing.
Married and a proud father residing in Vienna, Dietmar's captivating presentations inspire innovative thinking for enduring success in competitive markets.
www.dietmardahmen.com
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