About Me
As graduate of the École Polytechnique and the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Matthieu Chabanel began his career in the field of water resource management at the Agence de l’Eau Seine Normandie.
In 2006, he joined the Ministry of Transport as deputy director of inland and coastal ports, before becoming director of ports and inland waterway transport in 2008. In August 2010, Matthieu Chabanel was appointed technical adviser on transport, infrastructure and urban planning issues to the office of the French Prime Minister.
In April 2012, he joined Réseau Ferré de France as assistant CEO, responsible for commercial relations, regulation and network planning. In 2014, in the context of the creation of SNCF Réseau, Matthieu Chabanel became assistant CEO for Maintenance and Works. In 2018, he was appointed deputy CEO and took charge of the industrial and technical performance of the company.
Finally, from 2020 to June 2022, he was deputy CEO for Projects, Maintenance and Operations, with responsibility over all the operational teams.
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Smart Tracks: Leading the Charge in Rail Digitalization
Facing the challenge of increasing demand for rail services, we look at how the railway industry can revolutionize its operations through large-scale digitalization. From introducing a high-performance service portal for costumers to boosting network capacity with cutting-edge technology, or upgrading maintenance thanks to connected sensors. Data mastery is key, with data lakes and digital twin technologies. The industry is also exploring the vast potential of AI to further its efficiency. How will these innovations shape the future of rail travel? What new possibilities will emerge from this digital transformation? How can railway transportation, enhanced by technology, have a positive impact on the path towards net zero?