Rail Europe, Inc. and Rail Europe 4A recently announced their consolidation into one business unit: Rail Europe. Effective immediately, Fabrice Morel, CEO, Rail Europe will lead the combined organisation. Rail Europe 4A is the largest distributor of European train tickets and rail passes in Asia, Oceania, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
Under one business unit, Rail Europe, Inc. and Rail Europe 4A will continue to exist as two legal entities, with an ultimate goal to grow the business faster as one consolidated organisation. This new approach will allow for a more effective and efficient business model, with the ability to maximise respective strengths and is fully supported by the shareholders of both entities, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and VSC Group, the distribution subsidiary of the French National Railways (SNCF).
“We are excited about this consolidation, as it will allow us to best serve our partners and customers. With a global staff, we will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, covering the Americas, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and Asia,” said Morel.