Dear Members, dear Partners, dear Colleagues, dear Friends,

After a very busy and dense 2018 for UIC and all its Members at the service of the worldwide rail community, I want at the dawn of 2019 to express my sincere wishes for all of you and all of us to face the challenges ahead.

In an increasingly complex geopolitical context, I trust that the UIC values of Unity, Solidarity and Universality and all the work performed with our Members will again bring added-value and prosperity to our sector internationally.

I also wish all the best to your relatives, your families and all your personal projects.

May this year of transition be part of the continued efforts we have made so far and bring all of us happiness and further hope.