Arterail

What Arterail does

Arterail SAS is a France-headquartered railway services and engineering firm founded in 2011 and domiciled in Lille under the SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) structure, operating with a small employee base of 11-50 and founder-led by President Jérôme Garcia. The company delivers a portfolio of six core service pillars: (1) consulting and studies covering rolling stock, railway infrastructure, and rail transport systems; (2) rolling stock overhaul and refurbishment; (3) rolling stock modification and modernization; (4) supply of second-hand rolling stock; (5) supply of railway spare parts; and (6) measurements and controls. Service execution spans bogies, traction chains, HVAC, interiors, electrical/electronic systems, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and is delivered either at Arterail's own workshops, at customer workshops on-site, or at customer facilities.

The business model is professional-services led, with project-based, customised engagements priced through direct consultation rather than standardised rates. Revenue streams combine consulting fees, workshop-based overhaul labour, modification/retrofit project work, transaction fees on second-hand rolling stock sales, and hardware sales of spare parts. The company sells directly to enterprise and government clients — primarily railway operators, public organizations (local authorities and states), and rolling stock owners — through an enterprise field-sales motion anchored in technical expertise demonstrations and long-term partnership relationships. Distribution is supported by a physical footprint comprising the Lille head office, two northern France workshops (Linselles, Hautmont area), a 6,000 m² storage and maintenance facility in Tilloy-lez-Cambrai established in 2022, an eastern France workshop in Ludres, a subsidiary office in Lugano (Switzerland), and named regional directors for the Caucasus and for Africa & Indian Ocean.

Customers documented in case studies and references include STIB (Brussels, Museum of Urban Transport heritage tramways), CTS Strasbourg (overhaul of 129 tram HVAC units), Chemins de fer de la Corse (bogie overhauls on 12 AMG 800 railcars on-site in Corsica), the Madagascar Ministry of Transport (three diesel locomotives for the Fianarantsoa-Côte-Est line, operating since 2021), and the Train de la Rhune (rack-railway tourist locomotives in the Pyrénées Atlantiques). Delivery is augmented by technology partnerships with Schweizer Electronic (locomotive remote control), Tractedis (catenary/traction engineering), MBD Design (vehicle interior design), and Digas (dual-fuel engine conversion), positioning Arterail as the France/Belgium local-execution channel for these niche suppliers. Marketing is modest — a multilingual (FR/EN/DE/ES) website, LinkedIn, and Instagram — consistent with a relationship-driven B2B services firm rather than a product-led or self-serve business.

Name

Arterail

Legal name

SAS Arterail

Website

https://arterail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arterail is a French railway services and engineering firm in Lille that provides consulting, overhaul, modification, and supply services for rolling stock and railway infrastructure to public and private operators across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Rolling Stock Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAJADAA

Track Infrastructure Management & Maintenance (Rails, Sleepers, Ballast, Turnouts)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Rail Network Infrastructure Management (Track, Signaling, Electrification)

SECONDARYIMAFAFAA

Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Rail & Transit Infrastructure Construction

SECONDARYTHAIAAAF

Luxury/Tourist Scenic Intercity Rail Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Intercity Rail Passenger Operators

Keywords

• Railway engineering services
• Rolling stock maintenance
• Rail infrastructure consulting
• Rolling stock modernization
• Second-hand rail vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Engineering Services: Technical and financial consulting services for railway operators including market studies, investment planning, acquisition assistance, and maintenance planning.
2. Rolling Stock Overhaul and Refurbishment: General overhauls, mid-life overhauls, and component-level maintenance services including bogies, traction chain, HVAC, interiors, electrical systems, performed in company workshops or customer facilities.
3. Rolling Stock Modification and Modernization: Design, manufacturing, and installation of new equipment including electrical/electronic systems integration, interior modifications, HVAC systems, and dual-fuel engine conversions.
4. Second-hand Rolling Stock Supply: Identification, acquisition, adaptation, transport, commissioning, and after-sales support for used railway vehicles delivered globally.
5. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of spare components either individually or as complete kits prepared in company workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arterail is a French railway services and engineering company providing consulting, engineering, overhaul, modification, and modernization services for rolling stock and railway infrastructure. The company targets railway operators, public organizations, and rolling stock owners, delivering technical and financial studies, on-site or in-workshop maintenance interventions, and the supply of second-hand vehicles and spare parts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Product overview

Arterail is a French railway services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, engineering, and execution services for rolling stock and rail infrastructure. The portfolio consists of six core service pillars: Consulting and Studies (covering rolling stock, railway infrastructure, and rail transport systems), Rolling Stock Overhaul and Refurbishment, Rolling Stock Modification, Supply of Second-Hand Rolling Stock, plus supporting services for spare parts and measurement/control. Services are delivered through the company's own engineering teams and a network of specialist partners, and operate across France and internationally in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting and Studies – Rolling Stock Technical and financial consulting services for rolling stock acquisition, operation, maintenance, and sale, including market studies, investment planning, expertise on technical issues, and maintenance audits. Serves railway operators and rolling stock owners.
• Consulting and Studies – Railway Infrastructure Consulting services for infrastructure owners covering design and optimization of maintenance workshops, track plans, power supplies, catenary systems, and system condition analysis. Targets public organizations and railway infrastructure stakeholders.
• Rail Transport Advice and Studies Financial and technical framework studies for urban lines, freight lines, and tourist lines, including pre-project studies, feasibility analysis, and organization of operating companies. Serves public organizations and rail transport operators.
• Rolling Stock Overhaul and Refurbishment Comprehensive overhaul services for rolling stock components including bogies, electric motors, air conditioning, interiors, hydraulic units, transmissions, and accident repairs. Performed in company workshops or customer facilities for railway operators.
• Rolling Stock Modification Design, manufacturing, and installation of new equipment for modernization, including integration of electrical systems, interior modifications, driving cab updates, and heating/air conditioning systems. Targets rolling stock owners and operators seeking fleet modernization.
• Supply of Second-Hand Rolling Stock Search, selection, acquisition, overhaul, adaptation, and delivery of second-hand railway vehicles to operators worldwide, including documentation translation and after-sales support. Serves railway operators seeking cost-effective fleet expansion.
• Supply of Railway Spare Parts Identification of original or alternative suppliers, sale of spare parts, kitting, and inventory management for railway components. Supports railway operators and rolling stock owners with maintenance and overhaul needs.
• Measurements and Controls Welding controls, thermal measurements, dimensional controls, and wheelset gauge control services for railway vehicles. Supports railway operators and maintenance workshops.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schweizer (Schweizer Electronic)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchweizer supplies remote control systems for locomotives, safety equipment for railway sites and level crossings. Arterail is a partner for the remote control systems activity in France, providing local expertise and support for these technological solutions.
• TractediscoreTechnology or IntegrationTractedis sizes electric traction installations for urban train or metro lines. The company carries out associated engineering studies, monitoring of works and tests, and commissioning of facilities. Arterail partners with Tractedis for power supply topics and catenary systems design.
• MBD DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationMBD Design provides interior and exterior design services for railway vehicles. Arterail partners with MBD Design for modernization projects involving interior fittings, relying on their specialized design capabilities.
• DigascoreTechnology or IntegrationDigas offers rail diesel engine conversion services for mixed gas-diesel carburetion. This technology reduces emissions and fuel costs. Arterail is a partner for France and Belgium for dual-fuel engine modifications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strukton Rail: Strukton is a Dutch-based rail infrastructure and rolling stock services provider offering maintenance, modification, and lifecycle management across Europe. It is directly comparable to Arterail in independent rolling stock and rail systems services for public operators.
• Egis Rail: Egis Rail is a French engineering consultancy delivering rail systems, infrastructure, and rolling stock consulting services for urban, regional, and mainline networks. Its French base and full lifecycle rail services make it one of the closest direct peers to Arterail.
• Systra: Systra is a French-headquartered engineering and consulting group specializing in rail, public transport, and infrastructure. It offers rail systems consulting, infrastructure design, and project management that directly overlaps with Arterail's consulting and studies portfolio, and is among the most comparable French rail engineering peers.
• DB Engineering & Consulting: DB Engineering & Consulting (now DB E.C.O. Group) is the consulting arm of Deutsche Bahn, providing rail infrastructure design, rolling stock engineering, and project services across Europe. Comparable to Arterail across rail consulting, infrastructure planning, and lifecycle services for both infrastructure managers and operators.
• RINA Consulting (Transport & Infrastructure): RINA Consulting offers engineering, project management, and assurance services across transport and infrastructure, with a rail practice covering rolling stock, infrastructure, and systems. It is comparable to Arterail as an independent engineering advisor serving public-sector rail clients.
• TÜV SÜD (Rail): TÜV SÜD provides testing, inspection, certification, and engineering services for the rail industry, including rolling stock assessment and infrastructure evaluation. It overlaps with Arterail's measurement/control and rolling stock technical expertise services for operators and authorities.
• Ricardo Rail: Ricardo Rail provides independent rolling stock and rail infrastructure engineering, assurance, and consulting services across Europe. It directly competes with Arterail in independent rolling stock consulting, modification, and safety/regulatory assurance for operators and owners.

Broad incumbents

• CAF (MiiRA and Services): CAF is a Spanish rolling stock OEM that, through MiiRA and its services division, offers maintenance, refurbishment, and modernization for trains and trams. As a broad incumbent OEM with services, it competes with Arterail for European modernization and overhaul mandates.
• Alstom (Services & Modernization): Alstom is a major rail OEM offering a broad services, modernization, and signaling portfolio to operators worldwide. Its services business overlaps Arterail's modification, overhaul, and modernization work, but competes from the position of an equipment manufacturer rather than an independent advisor.
• Siemens Mobility (Services): Siemens Mobility provides rolling stock, rail infrastructure, and rail-related services including modernization, maintenance, and digital solutions. It is a broad incumbent whose services portfolio overlaps Arterail's modification and overhaul capabilities, particularly for European tramway and regional rail operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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