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François Davenne is the Director General of the International Union of Railways (UIC). Below are Global Railway Review’s news stories and articles that either include reference to, or are written by, François.
Organisers of the UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023 have announced…
Organisers of the UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023 have announced that their first platinum sponsor is Korea National Railway (KNR), the state-owned agency responsible for construction and management of national rail infrastructures.
On 7 and 8 November 2022, Global Railway Review will…
On 7 and 8 November 2022, Global Railway Review will host our Digital Rail event; this year taking place in-person at London’s Twickenham Stadium. Industry experts and supporters of rail’s digital transformation – from the likes of Network Rail, SNCF Réseau, SBB, Green Cargo and the UIC – will all…
The International Union of Railways, the International Road Federation, and…
The International Union of Railways, the International Road Federation, and Operation Lifesaver Estonia, are collaborating to raise awareness of level crossing safety and prevent accidents.
The International Union of Railways and the European Union Agency…
The International Union of Railways and the European Union Agency for Railways have signed a coordination framework to contribute to railway safety, interoperability, and technical harmonisation.
As part of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on…
As part of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Africa Climate week, UIC inaugurated its new carbon neutral, sustainability pledge for the African region and railways by 2050.
The European Commission's ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package will be…
The European Commission's ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package will be crucial in the transition to sustainable mobility in Europe.
Shift2Rail and the UIC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Shift2Rail and the UIC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the competitiveness of the railway sector by accelerating the market uptake of innovative solutions.
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around…
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around the world in signing the UIC's Climate Declaration to further commit to tackling climate change.
UIC has welcomed the new French law, which restricts domestic…
UIC has welcomed the new French law, which restricts domestic flights in favour of promoting rail, as it sends a very clear message on the urgent need for modal shift to rail.
The 5GRAIL project will aim to validate the first FRMCS…
The 5GRAIL project will aim to validate the first FRMCS specifications by developing and testing prototypes for the FRMCS ecosystem for both trackside infrastructure and on-board use.
The UIC's 2020 to 2022 Work Programme aims to give…
The UIC's 2020 to 2022 Work Programme aims to give a global overview of the key challenges, events and deliverable projects for rail that it will focus on.
The Memorandum of Understanding between IATA and UIC outlines that…
The Memorandum of Understanding between IATA and UIC outlines that both parties will work to support intermodal travel and interoperability.
Monique van Wortel, Seconded National Expert at Shift2Rail, explains how…
Monique van Wortel, Seconded National Expert at Shift2Rail, explains how she has been inspired by several key industry experts during her career and how the environmental performance of the railways is something she finds incredibly important.
At the UIC's General Assembly held on 25 June 2019…
At the UIC's General Assembly held on 25 June 2019 in Budapest, François Davenne was officially announced as the association's new Director General, with his appointment taking effect on 1 July 2019 for a four-year mandate.
The objective of the UIC Latin America Regional Assembly can…
The objective of the UIC Latin America Regional Assembly can be summarised as the “creation of a professional environment that maximises the potential in available competencies, guaranteeing value for money for our members”.
