François Davenne is the CEO of International Union of Railways. Davenne is based in France. Davenne was educated at École nationale d'administration.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on François Davenne's work as Director General of the International Union of Railways, including endorsements of regional railway infrastructure projects in Algeria and commentary on environmental initiatives within the rail sector. Earlier headlines documented Davenne's appointment to the role and advocacy for sustainable mobility solutions, including hydrogen-powered trains and net-zero transportation goals.
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Key Facts
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- École nationale d'administration
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In the News
10 stories- Siemens Mobility Global·
Achieving net-zero mobility by 2050 – Actions to take right now
- aps.dz·
UIC Director General commends Algeria's strategic vision
- aps.dz·
UIC applauds inauguration of Bechar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet railway line
- aps.dz·
Initial shipment of iron ore from Gara Djebilet mine heads to Bechar
- AffairsCloud.com·
International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2022 – June 9
- The Scotsman·
COP26: Hydrogen-powered train and bin lorry to be unveiled in Scotland
- AffairsCloud.com·
13th International Level Crossing Awareness Day – June 10 2021
- RailFreight.com·
François Davenne takes office as Director General of UIC
- Railway Gazette International·
New Director General of UIC takes office
- Railway Gazette International·
François Davenne calls for new vision at UIC
François Davenne: FAQ
- What company does François Davenne lead?
- François Davenne is CEO of International Union of Railways.
- Where was François Davenne educated?
- François Davenne studied at École nationale d'administration.