SCI Verkehr is an independent, midsized consultancy company specialising in strategic issues within the international railway, infrastructure and logistic sector. We are professionals in our markets around the world and advise our clients in developing and implementing strategies since 1994. Download company brochure
Customer: Investor
SCI Verkehr supported an investor in the preparation of a CDD in the run-up to the submission of a non-binding offer. Together with other consultants, fleet strategies, investment planning and corporate KPIs were reviewed.
Customer: European railway undertaking
On behalf of a European railway undertaking, SCI Verkehr conducted a benchmark of different procurement models of passenger vehicles. Focus was put on allocation of roles and responsibilities of essential stakeholder manufacturers, transport companies and rolling stock maintenance companies. Different models were discussed and assessed in the context of a workshop.
Customer: Asian conglomerate
On behalf of an Asian conglomerate SCI Verkehr is analysing the development of the rail transport markets in Eastern and Western Europe. The project focuses on identifying market potential in the leasing business and developing a market-entry strategy.
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On behalf of a vehicle manufacturer, SCI Verkehr analysed the market for two-way vehicles in Europe. In addition to analysing the market and competitive situation in six European countries, the project focused on evaluating sales potential.
Customer: Supplier
On behalf of a supplier group, SCI Verkehr researched supply relationships for rail vehicles in Europe. Based on the knowledge of supply structures and a market outlook in various segments, the client wanted to align its strategic sales orientation to subsystem suppliers.
Customer: International leasing company
On behalf of a leasing company, SCI Verkehr analysed the European passenger rail transport market. The project also included a deep-dive analysis of open-access and PSO segments in four focus countries.
Customer: International bank
On behalf of a refinancing bank, SCI Verkehr determined the current value of a rail freight fleet. The value assessment of these vehicles, which are operated on the Iberian peninsula, was based on the cost-based DRC assessment approach, and considered the results of a supply and demand analysis for locomotives and freight wagons.
Customer: Leasing financer
In the context of refinancing, SCI Verkehr assessed the current market value of electric multiple units operated in cross-border traffic. The assessment also included an on-site inspection of the rolling stock.
Customer: Lessor
SCI Verkehr has analyzed the development of locomotive prices from order to delivery. In particular, existing contractual provisions on the indexation of purchase prices were taken into account.
Customer: Transport authority
SCI Verkehr evaluated the economic feasibility of the selected bids for a transport authority in the context of a procurement of new urban transport vehicles. To this end, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine market prices for metro vehicles and e-buses.
Customer: Transport industry association
On behalf of a transport industry association, SCI Verkehr compiles an overview of all German regional rail transport tenders from 2016 to 2025, which is updated on a regular basis. Focus is placed on current wage and social standards, in particular. The SCI DATABASE, in which all announced and expected regional rail transport tenders are compiled systematically, serves as basis for this analysis.
Customer: Allianz pro Schiene
On behalf of Allianz pro Schiene e.V., SCI Verkehr is professionally assisting the conception and implementation of a series of workshops on the theme of "Environment and Rail Transport" in addition to the "First Environmental Comparison of Rail Transport". The range of tasks includes helping to select the speakers, support in contacting the speakers, compiling and producing the meeting documents as well as looking after the speakers and participants on site.
Customer: Federal Ministry of Transport
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transport, SCI Verkehr investigated the applicability of innovative drives for rail vehicles that run on non-electrified lines. In addition to economic efficiency, changes relevant to the environment (e.g. emission reduction) were also evaluated.
Customer: Service provider
On behalf of a client, SCI Verkehr is analysing the marketability of an innovation for rail freight transport. The product is still in the development stage - therefore the willingness to pay of potential customers and the economic viability of the development are to be checked at an early stage.
Customer: European railway company
On behalf of a railway transport company, SCI Verkehr prepares a growth strategy for the European market. In this context, specific potentials for the company in terms of PSO contracts as well as in open access are assessed with regards to feasibility and economic efficiency. All parts of value creation through transport services are considered. As a result, SCI Verkehr outlined different scenarios of market entry.
Customer: Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR (Transportation authority)
"Circle Line" is the first rail transport project in Germany to be realised primarily as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). In a consortium comprising DEPFA BANK, the law firm Kapellmann und Partner and the engineering office Vössing GmbH, SCI Verkehr is subjecting the plans to a "PPP suitability test" and preparing the realisation of the first construction phase up to the tendering procedure. SCI Verkehr is carrying out the project management and market research as well as addressing potential interested parties.
Customer: Global player in the food industry
Following an analysis carried out by SCI Verkehr of existing structures and processes in one of the client?s workshops, the first changes to the structures at the site have been initiated. The next task for SCI Verkehr was to operationally implement the processes in some areas, change them in a sustainable manner and coach a newly hired workshop manager in his role.
Customer: Rolling stock manufacturer
SCI Verkehr supported an Asian manufacturer of rolling stock in a European tram tender process. This included an analysis of the tender documents and preparatory background talks as well as the recommendation of a suitable product and project strategy.