CONSTRUCCIONES FERRAIL VOIES FERREES (FERRAIL SAS)

What CONSTRUCCIONES FERRAIL VOIES FERREES (FERRAIL SAS) does

Ferrail SAS (Constructions Ferrail Voies Ferrées) is a French railway infrastructure contractor headquartered in Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, employing 21 people. The company traces its origins to CONSTRUCCIONES FERRAIL SL, founded in Spain in 2009, which expanded into France around 2012 and was formalized as a French SAS entity in August 2016. It operates exclusively in the French market.

The company provides specialized railway track services across the full asset lifecycle: new line construction including high-speed (TGV) track, track renewal and replacement, recurring track maintenance, and installation of ballast and concrete track systems. It applies internally developed methods in track construction and renewal that differentiate it from general civil works competitors. Ferrail has held SNCF supplier qualification since April 2017, enabling direct contracting with the French national rail operator.

Ferrail functions as a specialty subcontractor to large French rail infrastructure prime contractors, with a disclosed client roster that includes SNCF, TSO, COLAS RAIL, ETF (Européenne de Travaux Ferroviaires), Eiffage, and EGENIE. The business model is project-based, with revenue tied to awarded track construction and maintenance contracts, complemented by recurring maintenance work. The company is privately held, founded and led by Paulo BARBOSA FERNANDES.

Name

CONSTRUCCIONES FERRAIL VOIES FERREES (FERRAIL SAS)

Legal name

Ferrail SAS

Website

https://ferrail.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ferrail SAS is a French railway track construction and maintenance specialist based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, serving major French rail prime contractors including SNCF, TSO, COLAS RAIL, ETF, Eiffage, and EGENIE with new line, renewal, ballast, and concrete track services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Railway Construction Services: Project-based construction services for new railway lines, including TGV high-speed rail projects and urban/interurban rail infrastructure. Revenue generated through contracts for specific construction projects.
2. Track Renewal Services: Replacement and renewal of existing railway tracks and infrastructure. Services include rail replacement between stations and line renewal projects.
3. Track Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services for railway infrastructure ensuring safety, availability, and reliability. Contracts for regular maintenance work with railway operators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ferrail SAS is a specialist contractor providing railway track construction, renewal, and maintenance services for urban and interurban lines across France. The company supplies qualified crews for new TGV high-speed rail projects, rail replacement between stations, and line renewal work, covering both ballast and concrete track systems. It operates as a subcontractor serving major French railway operators and construction firms including SNCF, TSO, COLAS RAIL, ETF, Eiffage, and EGENIE.

Product overview

Ferrail SAS is a specialist company in urban and interurban railway tracks, providing three integrated service offerings: railway track construction services for new installations and TGV line projects, comprehensive maintenance services for all railway work types, and ballast/concrete track services for installation, renewal, and maintenance. The company operates primarily in France and serves major clients including SNCF, TSO, Colas Rail, ETF, and Eiffage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Railway Track Construction Services Construction of urban and interurban railway tracks across the French region, including new TGV high-speed line construction projects, performed for railway operators and major contractors.
• Railway Track Maintenance Services Maintenance services covering all types of railway work with safety, availability, and reliability, including rail replacement between stations and line renewal projects.
• Ballast and Concrete Track Services Installation, renewal, and maintenance of ballast and concrete tracks using innovative methods in installation and work operations for urban and interurban rail networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• All railway works in France completed successfully with total client satisfaction

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and moderate.

• SNCFcoreOthersSNCF is the primary railway operator in France. Ferrail SAS obtained official qualification from SNCF in April 2017, demonstrating compliance with rigorous French railway standards. The company performs construction, renewal and maintenance work for SNCF rail infrastructure.
• TSOmajorOthersTSO (Track Systems Operations) is a major French railway construction and maintenance company. Ferrail performs subcontracted work for TSO on various railway projects.
• COLAS RAILmajorOthersCOLAS RAIL is a subsidiary of COLAS Group specializing in railway infrastructure. Ferrail performs construction and maintenance services for COLAS RAIL projects.
• ETF (Européenne de Travaux Ferroviaires)majorOthersETF is a major French railway construction company. Ferrail provides railway construction and maintenance services for ETF projects.
• EiffagemajorOthersEiffage is a major French construction and concessions group with railway infrastructure operations. Ferrail performs construction and maintenance work for Eiffage railway projects.
• EGENIEmoderateOthersEGENIE is a railway engineering and construction company. Ferrail provides construction and maintenance services for EGENIE projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• COLAS RAIL: COLAS RAIL is a subsidiary of COLAS Group (Bouygues) specializing in railway infrastructure. It directly competes with Ferrail in French rail construction and also engages Ferrail as a subcontractor on selected projects.
• Leonhard Weiss: Leonhard Weiss is a German construction company with significant rail infrastructure operations, providing track construction and maintenance services comparable to Ferrail, primarily active in Germany with growing European presence.
• TIFSA: TIFSA is a French railway construction and maintenance firm of similar size and scope to Ferrail, providing track laying, renewal, and maintenance services. It is the most direct comparable in the French small-subcontractor niche.
• ETF (Européenne de Travaux Ferroviaires): ETF is a major French railway construction company within the Vinci group. It directly competes with Ferrail in track construction and maintenance while also subcontracting work to Ferrail.
• Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group: Rhomberg Sersa is a European rail construction and maintenance specialist with operations across multiple countries. It is directly comparable to Ferrail in providing track construction and maintenance services across European markets.
• TSO (Track Systems Operations): TSO is a major French railway construction and maintenance specialist, part of NGE group. It directly competes with Ferrail in track construction across France and is also a client that subcontracts work to Ferrail.
• Eiffage Rail: Eiffage Rail is the railway infrastructure division of Eiffage, a major French construction group. It competes with Ferrail across French rail construction while also engaging Ferrail as a subcontractor.

Others

• Vossloh: Vossloh is a German-based rail infrastructure supplier and contractor primarily focused on rail fastening systems and switchgear, with related services in track construction. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct head-to-head competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Strukton Rail: Strukton Rail is a Dutch rail infrastructure contractor with operations across Europe. It provides track construction, renewal, and maintenance services similar to Ferrail but at larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Balfour Beatty Rail: Balfour Beatty Rail is a major UK-based rail infrastructure contractor with broad international operations. It is a larger incumbent offering comparable track construction and maintenance services across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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