Fernando Lehner

Provides public transportation and tourism services

Functions as a College/University

Manages railway operations

Engages in developing, producing and selling pharmaceutical and chemical products

Operates as a narrow gauge railway line

Functions as a College/University

RAILPlus AG is a cooperative platform representing 22 independent Swiss meter-gauge railways, covering about a quarter of the national network. The private company is located in Switzerland. The organization operates specialized working groups in areas such as infrastructure, rolling stock, operations, human resources, IT, finance, risk and safety, and knowledge transfer, facilitating experience exchange, joint projects, and development of common standards and tools. Key initiatives include collaborative infrastructure development, dynamic track system modeling, coordinated procurement, predictive maintenance pilot projects, and defining industry standards for train automation. RAILPlus also promotes innovation, best practice analyses, lobbying, and dialogue with authorities, emphasizing knowledge sharing and expertise retention through education modules aligned with national technical regulations. Founded in 2003 and incorporated in 2005, it fosters collaboration and unified representation among its members to enhance economic efficiency, competitiveness, and professional operation while preserving their autonomy.