New casualty of the crisis: the key feature of the station. Arrived at the head of the national railway company in March 2008 Guillaume Pepy had quickly announced his intention of transforming the rail group. But the crisis forced the officer to review his copy.

The original plan announced by the boss "Destination 2012", targeted a turnover of 36 bn euros in this horizon, an increase of 50% compared to 2007, and a recurring operating profit doubled between 2007 and 2012, 2 billion euros. But now the target may be difficult to achieve, especially operating profit, which reached 150 million euros in 2009. The officer was therefore resolved to rethink its strategy, reports Les Echos.

The group plans to develop a new strategic plan by 2015. The SNCF would nevertheless not completely turn his project in 2008.The goal to transform the railway into a group of transport and mobility services remains a major international priority. This ambition should see a significant milestone this year, says the business daily, due to income from railway agent, for the first time, less than half the total group.

Elysee and the RFF involved

And the state shareholder following these developments closely. The Elysee has stepped in and plans to hold a meeting on the subject as early as July, it said. In particular, discussions with the government and the RFF (Reseau Ferre de France, which owns the network) should help establish new directions for the business lines. The partners will also agree on the reform of railway planning activity nearby.

Another difficulty officer: reassure railway. In this regard, Guillaume Pepy envisages a tour of France regions, reports Les Echos.

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