RAIL^UP The podcast with innovators and leaders of the ecosystem of rail.

About Alex Peiffer Alex Peiffer is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Intramotev, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of self-propelled battery-electric railcars. He is an adjunct professor in the Entrepreneurship department at St. Louis University Chaifetz School of Business and holds an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Previously, he held brand management and marketing roles with large global companies including Nestle and Unilever, and served six years in the US Air Force in air cargo logistics. About Timothy Luchini Tim Luchini, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of Intramotev. Tim has spent his career solving challenging technical problems, leading teams, and developing mobility technologies. Prior to founding Intramotev, Tim managed engineering teams at Boeing, developing solutions for defense, urban air mobility, and eVTOL (electric vehicle takeoff and landing) aircraft. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. At Intramotev, Tim oversees a team from the rail, aerospace, and automotive industries building battery-electric autonomous railcars. In his spare time, Tim teaches engineering students through a joint program between Washington University and the University of Missouri - St. Louis. About Intramotev Intramotev is a technology company focused on transforming modern freight movement by developing self-propelled, zero-emission railcar solutions that decrease costs, increase utilization and safety, and promote environmental responsibility. To achieve that, Intramotev has assembled a team of engineers and developers from the rail, aerospace and automotive industries to deploy our TugVolt and ReVolt technologies. The TugVolt is a railcar retrofit that enables independent material movement without the need for a locomotive, while the ReVolt is a retrofit that recycles waste energy in traditional trains – offering customers a 20% to 50% reduction in diesel costs. www.intramotev.com Key Takeaways www.railup.club sebastian@railup.club

About Larissa Zeichhardt Larissa worked as the CEO of the family-owned rail construction company LAT Group. She had previously been employed by a large international corporation in Switzerland and other countries. Due to a private incident, she took over the company from her father, along with her sister. She quickly learned to navigate the construction business and became passionate about the rail industry. Larissa began implementing innovative products through collaboration with universities. As an active member of women in mobility, she aims to encourage and inspire more women to join the railway sector. She holds an academic degree in engineering and business. She is married with two kids and resides in Berlin, Germany. www.womeninmobility.org Abaut LAT LAT is a German, second generation family owned and operated firm for mobility related services, including (cable) construction for railroad tracks and passenger safety systems for public transport. The SME is managed by two sisters, and supplies a broad range of services and products from special civil- to safety engineering for every aspect of trackage, including signal-, construction- and video surveillance systems. www.lat.de Key Take aways Sebastian Sperker www.railup.club sebastian@railup.club

About Dominik Cajochen Dominik is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in global operations and supply chain management. Currently serving in the executive board and as Head of Market + Operations at Cargo sous terrain, he has extensive leadership experience, including roles at SABMiller, Sony Music and Procter & Gamble. He holds a Master's degree in International Studies from the University of Geneva and has furthered his executive education at Ashridge Business School. Dominik lives with his wife and his two children in Zurich, Switzerland. About Cargo Sous Terrain Cargo Sous Terrain is an innovative underground transport system designed to efficiently move goods between cities. It involves a network of tunnels and intermodal cargo hubs, reducing traffic congestion and environmental impact. The system aims to optimize logistics, improve supply chains, and enhance urban livability by minimizing the need for trucks on roads. It has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of goods, enabling faster and more sustainable delivery across various industries. www.cst.ch/en/ My key takeaways sebastian@railup.club www.railup.club

About Fabian Stöffler Fabian is a passionate innovator and acknowledged thought leader for rail in Europe. Before co-founding Menlo79 in 2019, he held senior-level positions at Deutsche Bahn in Germany and played a crucial role in several significant projects in rail and logistics in Europe and Asia. From 2016 to 2019, he was in charge of the Asset Digitization department at DB Cargo in Europe, where he established a digital transformation lab and built a robust team of more than 100 people. Fabian has studied mathematics and economics and is currently based in Berlin. About RAILTALKS RAILTALKS, a thriving rail community comprising over 1500 members and collaborating with more than 40 partner companies, organizes its flagship events in the form of quarterly Railtalks panel discussions held in Berlin. Beyond these significant occasions, RAILTALKS extends its offerings to include various events such as business lunches within the partner network. The clear objective is to connect open-minded individuals, fostering collaboration to shape the future of the rail ecosystem. Notably, RAILTALKS operates under the umbrella of Menlo79. www.railtalks.com About Menlo79 With the intelligent cloud-based software solution WILSON, Berlin-based LogTech start-up Menlo79, founded in 2019, provides a modern and comprehensive workforce management platform. This platform is designed for employee-centered, intelligent, and cross-company control of operational personnel. WILSON includes a diverse range of modules, covering qualification management, shift planning, personnel scheduling, as well as payroll and benefit accounting. The application is specifically optimized for the rail, mobility, and logistics sectors. Companies can significantly reduce administrative efforts, leading to a sustainable increase in employee satisfaction and productivity www.menlo79.com Key Takeaways: www.railup.club sebastian@railup.club

About Dietmar Dahmen Dietmar, a futurist speaker with 20+ years in global marketing and advertising across cities like New York, Hamburg, Munich, Los Angeles, and Vienna, transitioned from a strategic planner to a respected creative. He held significant roles including Creative Director at DDB, Managing Director, and Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, as well as Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy. Today, Dietmar is a renowned global speaker and consultant specializing in digital transformation and marketing innovation. With an advertising background, he provides dynamic insights, empowering companies to navigate the evolving digital landscape. He co-founded startups, advises tech giants, and in January 2020, launched Brainkicks GmbH, focusing on communicating change through advertising and marketing. Married and a proud father residing in Vienna, Dietmar's captivating presentations inspire innovative thinking for enduring success in competitive markets. www.dietmardahmen.com My Keytake aways

About Dietmar Dahmen Dietmar, a futurist speaker with 20+ years in global marketing and advertising across cities like New York, Hamburg, Munich, Los Angeles, and Vienna, transitioned from a strategic planner to a respected creative. He held significant roles including Creative Director at DDB, Managing Director, and Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, as well as Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy. Today, Dietmar is a renowned global speaker and consultant specializing in digital transformation and marketing innovation. With an advertising background, he provides dynamic insights, empowering companies to navigate the evolving digital landscape. He co-founded startups, advises tech giants, and in January 2020, launched Brainkicks GmbH, focusing on communicating change through advertising and marketing. Married and a proud father residing in Vienna, Dietmar's captivating presentations inspire innovative thinking for enduring success in competitive markets. www.dietmardahmen.com My Keytake aways www.railup.club sebastian@railup.club

About Franz Blum Franz, the founder of the logistics company Vegatrans, commenced his journey during his law studies in Salzburg and Vienna by delivering commercial vehicles from Europe to Turkey and the Middle East. What initially began as a student job soon transformed into an enduring passion for logistics. At the end of his studies, he, together with four partners, established Vegatrans. From the outset, Franz emphasized eco-friendly transportation and initiated the integration of rail services into the supply chain. Concurrently, alongside his business pursuits, he also established the largest public observatory in Europe, with the vision that looking out to space makes us understand better that Earth is the paradise in the universe and needs to be treated well to sustain. Today, Franz resides with his family in Salzburg, Austria. About Vegatrans & R2L Vegatrans distributes approximately 150,000 commercial vehicles manufactured by companies like MAN, Iveco, Mercedes, and Volvo. The Vegatrans team covers over 50 million kilometers annually, delivering these units to customers across Europe and Asia. The company's headquarters are situated in Salzburg. Additionally, Vegatrans operates 11 international subsidiaries. A primary emphasis for the company lies in delivering high-quality and environmentally friendly logistics services. Notably, Vegatrans has initiated the integration of rail transport into its supply chain. To enhance green rail transport, Vegatrans collaborated with their partner to develop the roadrail connector (R2L). This innovation enables the seamless integration of 95% of the semi-trailer fleet into the rail ecosystem. www.vegatrans.com www.r2l.com My Key Takeaways www.railup.club sebastian@railup.club

About Serge Schamschula Serge serves as the head of the ecosystem at the transport management platform Transporeon. In this role, he is responsible for fostering partnerships, building networks, facilitating coordination and collaboration with research & academia. In addition to his position at Transporeon, he also holds the vice-chair position at ALICE, the Alliance for Logistics Innovations through collaboration. Furthermore, he serves as board director for the European Freight Logistics Leaders Forum. Prior to this role, he spent nearly two decades in various positions at the freight forwarding company Transped Europe. He studied Business Administration, Marketing, and Sales at Johann Kepler University in Linz, Austria. About Transporeon Transporeon is a technology company that provides cloud-based logistics and transportation management solutions. Their platform connects 1.400 shippers and 158.000 carriers, enabling them to manage and optimize their supply chain operations efficiently. Transporeon offers solutions such as freight tendering, tracking, and visibility, as well as tools for carrier selection, performance, and CO2 monitoring. The company's solutions aim to improve transparency, collaboration, and efficiency in the logistics industry, ultimately helping businesses streamline their transportation processes and reduce costs. www.transporeon.com Key Takeaways sebastian@railup.club www.railup.club

About Stefan Kirch Stefan is the Chief Business Development Officer and (late) Co-Founder of Nevomo, a rail tech company located in Warsaw. He joined Nevomo in late 2021 after working for more than a decade for Deutsche Bahn in various functions, with a strong focus on infrastructure. He led the sales department of DB-Netze and was an intrapreneur, founding FlexRail within Deutsche Bahn. He studied European Law and Business Administration at Julius Maximilian University in Würzburg Germany. About Nevomo Nevomo is a European deep-tech company that develops the next generation of high-speed railways, aiming to improve inefficient legacy infrastructure and take it to the next level. As a leading player in innovation in the sustainable and intelligent mobility industry, the company has developed the globally unique MagRail technology, allowing automation, electrification, and full digitalization of existing rail transportation systems. Nevomo is the first company in the world to propose a phased implementation of transportation systems inspired by the hyperloop concept by upgrading railway lines. The company intends to revolutionize railway transport, achieving speeds of up to 550 kph by equipping existing infrastructure with magnetic levitation and linear motor technology. Furthermore, the MagRail product portfolio includes the MagRail booster, allowing for a quick retrofit of existing railcars to enable linear motor propulsion. www.nevomo.tech Key Takeaways sebastian@railup.club www.railup.club

About Matt Soule Matt Soule serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Parallel Systems, a railtech startup located in Los Angeles. In 2020, he co-founded the company with former colleagues. Prior to this venture, Matt spent 13 years at SpaceX, where he held various roles, including Head of Avionics and Head of Power Electronics. Before joining SpaceX, he gained valuable experience working at Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. Matt holds a Master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. About Parallel Systems Parallel Systems is a pioneering railtech startup focused on developing autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transport cargo in a cleaner, faster, safer, and more cost-effective manner. The company's innovative railcars have the ability to form "platoons" for reduced energy consumption and can split off to multiple destinations during transit. Parallel's business model aims to empower railroads with the tools to optimize the utilization of the existing rail network while also capturing a portion of the $700 billion trucking industry for rail transport. Key Takeaways Enjoy listening and sign up for the RAIL^UP club! www.railup.club Sebastian

About Nathan Nathan has a vast experience in the European mobility sector as he worked in the aviation and railway industry at C-Level. In the last decade, he founded various start-ups focusing on digital services and platforms. Today he is a consultant, entrepreneur and investor; therefore, he is my first guest in RAIL^UP. My takeaways Sign up for the RAIL^UP club & enjoy listening! www.railup.club Sebastian

I proudly present the launch of RAIL^UP, my podcast with innovators and leaders of our railway world. Because people's minds can change the mobility world, I talk with inspiring international talents about how to shape the ecosystem. 🚀 Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration, and fresh ideas? Listen to the trailer today and be part of the RAIL^UP club from the very beginning. Welcome to RAIL^UP; enjoy listening. Sebastian Sperker www.railup.club