Our 2026 Innovation Report
Digitalization, decarbonization, energy efficiency and new transport offerings—discover the projects our teams are developing to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.
Inventing the future of mobility
SNCF Group is harnessing innovation to tackle challenges such as the green transition and increased competition, while improving the customer experience and containing costs. Backed by an world-class ecosystem, our pioneering researchers and engineers are transforming France’s rail system.
In an age of increasing competition, innovation is more vital than ever to help SNCF Group win open tenders and meet the challenges of sovereignty and resilience.
Director of Technology, Innovation and Group Projects
Research and innovation by the numbers
38
patents filed in 2025, adding to a portfolio of over 1,000
100 M€
annual innovation budget
600
scientific and technical experts driving our efforts, supported by 60 PhD students
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