“Rail is not a nice-to-have for industry. It is an essential component of Switzerland’s supply infrastructure.”
A clear and compelling message from our CEO, Alain Creteur, delivered at the SBB FFS Cargo Management Day.
Together with Olivier Barbery, Thomas Amstutz and Alexander Muhm, he highlighted the critical role rail freight must play to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Swiss industry.
For Stahl Gerlafingen, this is not a theoretical debate but a business-critical reality. As Switzerland’s leading recycling #steel producer, we rely heavily on rail to sustain operations and ensure secure, efficient supply chains.
Why this matters:
Rail freight delivers scale, environmental performance and strategic value.
However, for it to remain competitive and grow, it must evolve, becoming more reliable, more flexible, and truly customer-oriented.
As Alain Creteur underlined: if rail freight becomes simpler, more dependable and aligned with customer needs, industry will support its expansion.
Because rail is not just a logistics solution, it is a cornerstone of competitiveness, #decarbonisation and resilience for Switzerland’s industrial base.
